Attilio J. "Tim" Cicchini, 75, of Kenosha, passed away Monday, March 12th, 2007 at his residence. Born in Kenosha on August 9, 1931, he was the son of the late James and Julia (Ryan) Cicchini. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and was educated in local schools. He served in the United States Army from February 12, 1952, until his honorable discharge January 23, 1954. He received the Army of Occupation Medal and the National Defense Medal. On October 30, 1954, he married Jean E. DeRango at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Laborers Local #237, Italian American Club, and the Italian Business and Professional Association. He worked in the family business, Economy Coal Co., and Simmons Co. After serving in the Army, he was employed by MAC Construction Co. for 31 years. He then owned and operated Kenosha Paving and Construction and was on the Board of Directors of Cicchini Asphalt & Paving. Tim was one of the founders of Dairyland Greyhound Track. He is survived by his wife, Jean of Kenosha; three children, Karen (Dave) Knack of Kansas City, MO, Gail McDermott of Kenosha, and Jim (Amy) Cicchini of Kenosha; four sisters, Dorothy (Paul) Besch, Lucille Cicchini, Lorraine Cicchini and Madeline Cardinalli, all of Kenosha; and six grandchildren, Theresa, Angela and Rachel Cicchini, Daniel and Jenna McDermott, and Kelly Knack of Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Presta, and two brothers, Louis and Herman Cicchini. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 16th, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:15 am. Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Memorial contributions will be distributed to local charities as per the family's wishes.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Scott A. Bruss
Jim, Amy & Family,I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father!I know it is a difficult time for all of you and I'm sure you miss him dearly like I miss my Jane.Scott Bruss
wanda lynn bellow
I am so sorry to hear of Tim's death. Had I known I would have been there. My prayers are with you during this most differcult time.May God bless YOU. ---lOVE, ---Wanda Lynn Bellow
Margot Workman
Dear Gail-I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing away. I remember how much you loved him.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. I hope that your memories of him can make your heart feel better.With sympathy,Margot Workman
Mr. and Mrs. Carlose Estes
Dear Dave, Karen and Kelly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We pray for you to have comfort during the time of your loss.Psalm 71: 20-21Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
Pam Mitchell
Tim Cicchini family - My sincere sympathy at the loss of your husband and father. I worked for Mike Rizzo for many, many years, and Tim was a regular visitor at the office. He was a great person, and I have very fond memories of him. I feel very blessed to have known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Mitchell
Walter & Christina Horan and Family
Karen, Dave and Kelly-Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Our deepest regrets and condolences on your loss. Walter & Christina Horan and family.
Amy and Gene Pelosi
Dear Chic and Ames,Please know you're in our prayers. I know that your dad was such a big part of your family. He will truly be missed. Love you all, Gene, Amy, Dana, Gino Pelosi
Jayne Baldwin
Amy and Jim, My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Jim's dad is no longer suffering. I am sure he is dancing in heaven with the Lord as you are mourning his passing with your friends and family. God Bless You All, Jayne Baldwin
Beth Langerak
Dave & Family - Please accept my most heart felt sympathies for your loss...my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Beth Langerak
Rev Ed Stevenson
In trying times it is good to know the Savior holds you close to Himself. Dave you your wife and family have my prayers and condolences on the loss of your father in law. I know the loss of his fellowship can weigh heavy at this time, but the hope we have is that you will see him again in the resurrection. God Bless.
Thomas & Caroline Janke
Jim & Amy,We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. It seems that time has passed quickly since we left Kenosha. I will always remember your father not only as a great person of immense dignity and character, but as a true role model. During the almost six years that I had the opportunity and privilege to work for you, I enjoyed knowing your father. He always treated me with respect and taught me the values of hard work, perseverance and leadership. May the memory of these strengths comfort you during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.Sincerely, Tom & Caroline Janke
Ed & Jessie (Cookie) Wahoski
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Cherish the fond memories and be surrounded in the love of your family.Ed and Jessie
Michael & Karen Henderson
Dear Karen,We were so sorry to hear of your lose. I know what you and everyone that loves your dad are feeling. Our prayers are with you.Mike & Karen Henderson
Delisa D. Moss
To: Dave,Karen,Kelly and the Family:Words cannot express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your family member.My prayers are with you during this season of life...I leave you these words of comfort. John 14:1-3"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
Hazel Simpson
Dear Dave and Karen and family members,May God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding at this troubled time and know that you in are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
diana garcia
Dear Cicchini Family,MY thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of your loss. You are all one terrific family. Thank you for letting me into your home, and letting me be the one to take care of your husband and father. May God bless you. Diana Garcia, CNA Hospice Alliance
Will Smith
All my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. - Will
Marty Reiffer
Karen, Dave, and Kelly,My sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring comfort and peace as you remember his life and mourn his passing.
Lisa Grunick
Dave & Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Arlease D. Drayton
May God Bless you and keep you, my condolences go out to you and your family.Arlease D. DraytonKCCMC
H. Kay Soulis
Karen, Kelly, Dave and extended family, Karen, I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I know he was a special person in all of your lives. I met him once over the years and he was a true gentlemen and I could see what an honorable man he was. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Jim Meadows
Dear Dave and Karen, and Family Members,We are so very sorry for your loss. You all are definitely in our thoughts and prayers at this time.---Jim and Kathy Meadows
Yvonne Burrell
Karen and Dave my heartfelt sympathy is for you and your family. May God comfort you and give you peace during your time of bereavement
Darla DeVaul
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Darla DeVaul
Jacki Mister
Karen and Dave, You are in my prayers. The Lord doesn't put more on us than we can bear. Be assured that he will comfort you and your family in the time of bereavement.
Brian Whitham
Dave, Karen and Kelly - I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reggie Ellis
Dave, my prayers are with you and your family. Words cannot express the loss of a loved one. May your strength increase each day. God bless.