Edo Maccari, 93, of Kenosha, passed away Wednesday, May 30th, 2007, surrounded by his family. Born June 3, 1913, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Paul and Pia (Gallian) Maccari. He moved to Kenosha as a child and was educated in local schools. He graduated from Kenosha High School, the College of Commerce, Army Officers Ordinance Dept. Candidate School, Commissioned 2nd Lt., Army Officers Small Arms School and Army Officers Automotive School. On August 23, 1947, he married Mary I. Curi at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He entered the U.S. Army during WW II on April 22, 1941, serving 56 months. He was honorably discharged on December 25, 1945, as 1st Lieutenant Ordinance Dept. with the 9th Air Force. He served in the European Theater. From 1945 until 1952 he was in the U.S. Army Reserve as an officer. He was employed at Nash Motors in the Planning Department. From 1946 until 1969, he managed the family food business. He entered city services in 1969 in the Public Works Dept. He was appointed Executive Secretary and Operation Director of City of Kenosha Transit Commission on September 1, 1971, retiring in 1976. He was appointed bailiff in Kenosha County Circuit Court by Honorable Judge Paul F. Wokwicz, 1988 and 1989. A personal accomplishment from 1987 until October of 1993 was the successful placement of a huge stone and government marker with the names of nine civil war veterans found buried in old St. Mark's Cemetery. He served for 20 consecutive years as the president of Veterans Council of Kenosha and was instrumental in the planning and development of the Veterans Memorial Fountain. Edo was presented with a signing pen used to sign legislation authorizing the creation of a Veterans Retirement Home at Union Grove on April 16, 1998. On August 30, 1999, Edo was presented with the Dept. of Army Commanders Award for Public Service by Gov. Thompson. In August 1999, Raymond G. Boland W.D.V.A. presented Edo with a commendation award along with a certificate of special congressional recognition. In May of 2006, the State of WI D.V.A. dedicated and renamed the Union Grove Veterans Cemetery Administration Building “Edo Maccari Administration Building.” On July 11, 2006, County Executive Allen Kehl presented Edo an Executive Proclamation proclaiming Edo Maccari Day in Kenosha County. Edo was awarded the Soldiers Medal for bravery, Dept. of Army commanders Award for Public Service, Lifetime Veterans Achievement Award, Veterans Advocacy Award and numerous other awards and recognitions. Edo was a two year letter winning athlete in Track and Basketball at Kenosha High School. Edo helped organize and regularly played with the Ke-Nash-a Men’s 12 inch fast pitch softball team, winning 5 state championships and the National Championship in 1934. Edo was a former member of the VFW Post 1865, VFW Post 2751, Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade Committee, Selective Service System, Veterans Council of Kenosha County, Kenosha County Veterans Service Commission, Southern Wisconsin Veterans Advisory Committee, Italian Business & Professional Association and St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Mary; two sons, Paul (Kim) Maccari of Mt. Pleasant and Edo J. (Laura) Maccari of Kenosha; two daughters, Rita (Martin) Clark of Gilbert, AZ, and Theresa (Jeff Bessolo) Maccari of Gilbert, AZ; and five grandchildren, Michael and Beth Clark, and Kailey, Matthew and Daniel Maccari. He was preceded in death by a sister, Edvige Maccari. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:15 am. Mass to be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance or S.E. Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Union Grove would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice Alliance for outstanding care given to Edo.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com