Irene (Stella) Patitucci has passed away in San Gabriel, CA, at the age of 95. Irene is survived by her son, Donald and her son, Ronald; his wife, Candace and grandson, Robert. Irene was the daughter of Peter and Delores Stella. She was one of nine children, five brothers and four sisters, of which two remain. A brother, Ralph Stella and a sister, Angeline Valente, both living in Southern California. She was the widow of Charles Patitucci, who passed away on July 2, 1964. After her husbands passing, she and her two sons moved to Southern California. Irene was born in Bridgeport, CT, on August 10, 1910. She grew up and was educated in Kenosha. She graduated from Kenosha High in 1927 and went to secretarial school to learn to be a court stenographer. After graduation from secretarial school, she worked in the local county courthouse and later was secretary to the district attorney. With the birth of her two sons, she remained home until Ronald, the youngest, was in Junior High and then returned to work. She worked at a variety of jobs including working for a time in the Montgomery Ward catalog department and as a receptionist at the local radio station. She then worked for the Selective Service for a number of years both in Kenosha and San Gabriel, CA, until she retired in 1975. While her son’s were in grade school, she was involved in many activities such as the Frank Elementary School PTA. In addition, she and her husband Charles were active in numerous church activities at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Irene was a loving and caring person who always thought the best of others. Throughout her life she always put the needs of others before her own. She will be deeply missed by her two son’s; her daughter-in-law; grandson and surviving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29th, at 1:00 pm at Proko Funeral Home. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, from 11:00 am until the time of services at Proko Funeral Home.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com