Susan Draper-Cacciapaglia, age 53 of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning. Born March 22nd, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois to her beloved parents Joseph and Gloria Draper. Auburn High School Graduate of 1986. Susan spent the majority of her time helping others and giving whenever she could. If you had a question she could always find the answers you were looking for.
She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Cacciapaglia; her four children Dustin Cousin (27), Dannielle Cousin (24), Dana Cousin (24) and Christina Cacciapaglia (10), as well as her siblings Cathi Blake, Joseph (Deb) Draper, Rick (Beth) Draper and her nieces, nephews, and so many other loved ones. Preceded in death, by her parents Joseph and Gloria Draper and her brother-in-law, Jeff Blake.
A Walk Through Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 3pm to 6pm at Advantage Funeral Home (7000 W. State St, Rockford, IL 61102). In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on September 13, 2020 from 12pm to 3pm at Anna Page Park (3102 N. Springfield Ave, Rockford, IL 61101).
“Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance"
-Lee Ann Womack
