William "Weezer" Covelli, 86, of Kenosha, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Monday, June 12th, 2006, from a brief illness. Born in Kenosha on October 5, 1919, he was the son of the late William and Adeline (Cosentino) Covelli. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha, educated in local schools. He graduated with a degree in French from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He was a lieutenant in the United States Army Intelligence from July 14, 1943, until September 29, 1945. He censored letters and captured documents of prisoners of war. He served in Northern France. On August 10, 1946, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, he married Eleanor V. Venci. She passed away October 5, 1994. He was a Kenosha businessman for many years. He and his wife owned and operated Badger Cheese from 1967 to 1977. He was then affiliated with Triangle Beverages. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge 286, Italian American Society and the Italian Business Men’s Association. Bill was an avid White Sox fan and had a passion for golf. Surviving are a brother, Eugene Covelli of Los Angeles, CA; his loving companion, Jean Rugg of Kenosha; nine nieces, Ramona Young, Elizabeth McHalffey, Jacqueline Frisinger, Eileen Venci-Bennett, Angela Miller, Roseann Kieren, Mary Baker, Jean Lipchik and Susan Bernier; and nine nephews, George Venci, Jr., Robert, Ronald, Raymond, Anthony and Matthew Venci, Ralph Greco, Dr. William A. Covelli and Roger Christensen. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Covelli; two sisters, Rose Greco and Rachel Christensen; a niece, Lilly Ball; and a nephew, Louis Greco, Jr. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, June 15th, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 6:00 pm. Visitation will be held on Thursday at church from 3:00 pm until the time of Mass. Interment will be held on Friday, June 16th, at St. James Cemetery at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Vic Aiello-Nick Perri Scholarship Fund would be appreciated by the family. A special note of thanks to the entire staff of Aurora Medical Center ICU and to Dr. James Santarelli for the loving care and support that was so warmly extended to our uncle and our family during his illness. God bless all of you!Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com