Sam Lucchetta, 50, of Kenosha, passed away Thursday, January 4th, 2007, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. He was born in Marano, Principato Provincia of Cosenza, Italy, on November 25, 1956, the son of the late Francesco and Rosina (Muoio) Lucchetta. He came to Kenosha from Italy in January of 1971 and has resided here since. He was a bus driver for the Kenosha Transit System for over 15 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and enjoyed riding his Harley Davison motorcycle and fishing with friends. He was an avid gardener and Chicago Bears fan. He is survived by five brothers, Joe (Santina) Lucchetta, Oreste (Irene) Lucchetta, and Orlando (Olga) Lucchetta, all of Kenosha, and Domenic (Julia) Lucchetta and Mario (Sarina) Lucchetta, both of Canada; two sisters, Maria (Roger) Rey of France, and Mirella (Pietro) Bruno of Canada; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Amelia Elia. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 8th, Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 am. Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Jessica Bell
We were shocked to hear of Sam's death. He was an amazing man. My son was absolutely devastated by the loss of his favorite trolley driver. Sam had an amazing way about him that few posses. He was an angel here on earth that is now an angel in heaven. To the Lucchetta family, please accept our deepest sympathy. God Bless
Anna Primus
Sam was a very kind man. He will be missed, I know him from riding the buses and the street car. We had made small little bets when ever the Bears and the Packers played against each other. He loved his Bears. The Kenosha Transit lost a good driver. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, God Bless you.
Meridith Jumisko
I knew Sam as the streetcar driver. He was, in my opinion, the best driver. I only wish I had taken the time to take another ride with him when I had seen he was back on the route, it must have been in the fall. I was very saddened and shocked to read of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
antonio e mary melchiorre
Our sincere condolences to the family's,for the lost of SAMGod...Bless You All.
Dennis Quinn
My condolences to the Lucchetta family, I worked with Sam for 3 years at the streetcar barn and I knew he loved operating the streetcars. Please accept my sympathy.
Steve & Kris Neiman
Sam was one of the kindest souls we knew. Our son, Seth, is 9 and has autism. He loves that trolley. Sam was always so patient with Seth and loved seeing him. He will truly be missed in our lives. What a kind, sweet and gentle man who was proud to live here and of this city. We will miss him terribly.
Tony Villalobo
I cannot express the sorrow that I have for the loss of Sam. He was one of my co-workers since I started 7 yrs. ago at Transit. And he will be missed very, very, much. He was a wonderful person who would do anything in the world for you. My sincere condolences to the family...God Bless all of you.
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November 3, 2016
Your cubs won! I know you're dancing in heaven. Love you.
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November 25, 2012
I miss you