Valentia Jovan Fresco, 34, of Rockford departed this earthly life April 16, 2016. He was born April 16, 1982 in Rockford the son of Rosie Blake and Francisco Fresco. Valentia was employed as a machine operator by Mid-State Production four years. He was a member of Faith Walkers Assembly. Valentia participated in the Sunday Adult Basketball League at Patriots Gateway. He graduated from East High School class of 2001, later to attend Rock Valley College receiving his CNC certification.
Valentia leaves to cherish many loving memories, two sons, Shad Jovan Fresco and Valentia Jovan Fresco Jr.; mother, Rosie; two brothers, Pierre (Nyesha) Fresco and Nathan Dulin and sister, Gwendolyn Foreman; paternal grandmother, Romana Fresco; fiancé, Iris Valcarcel; nephew, Pierre Fresco Jr. and niece, Nylayah Fresco; a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father and maternal grand parents and paternal grandfather.
Services will be held 11:00a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Faith Walkers Assembly 410 8th Street. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home 2429 W. State St