Louis Giacomin, 95, of Kenosha passed away Tuesday, May 16th, 2006, at Kenosha Medical Center. Born on July 11, 1910, in Lober, PA, he was the son of the late Antonio and Angelina (Dalla Betta) Giacomin. On April 5, 1930, at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Kenosha, he married Lucy Toigo. She passed away February 7, 2000, after 69 years of marriage. He worked in the coal mines in Johnston City, IL, and Carbondale, PA. He returned to Kenosha and worked at Nash-American Motors until he retired in 1972. He was a member of The Alpine Club, Italian American Club and UAW Local 72. He enjoyed working in his garden and taking care of his grapevines. Surviving are his children, Lillian Knapp, Lenore (Edward) Hinds and Louis (Mary) Giacomin. He is also survived by his twelve grandchildren, Ramona Clingman, David (Joan) Knapp, Harvey Knapp, Alan (Linda) Hinds, Lynn (Fabio) Lugo, Mark (Lisa) Giacomin, Carrie (Dennis) Bishop, Nicole (Merv) Tridle, Louis Giacomin IV, Mike (Shana) Richie, Katie Taylor and Brent (Jessica) Richie, and twenty great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Iolanda in infancy; a brother, Victor Giacomin; a sister, Margaret Giacomin; and a grandson in infancy, Louis Giacomin III. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 19th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Imogene (Jean) Thompson
Uncle Louie and Aunt Lucy are very special people to me. When I was a teenager, our house caught fire and they took me in. They let me stay with them until I got married in 1970. When I got married, Uncle Louie did me the honor of walking me down the aisle. It wasn't until a few years later, when it finally hit me what a sacrifice they had made to take me in. I'm sure it wasn't easy for them. I sent them a letter expressing my thanks and how grateful I was for all they did for me.After Aunt Lucy passed away, Lil sent me some pictures that she had saved and among them was the letter I had sent. That meant a lot to me, knowing that that letter was special enough for her to save.I will always love them and am grateful for all they have done for me.