Carol Lee Niccolai, 73, of Kenosha, passed away Wednesday, August 1st, 2007, at St. Joseph Home in Kenosha. Carol was born in St. Louis, MO, on January 2, 1934, the daughter of the late Guy and Mary (Wandell) Zaricor. She moved to Racine as a young girl and received her education in the schools of Racine and the University of Wisconsin. She than attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music on a four year Scholarship On January 6, 1962, she married Alfred J. Niccolai in Racine. Carol was a music teacher for many years. She was very proud of the achievements made by her music students. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and the Schubert Club, where in 2007, she celebrated her 50 year membership. She is survived by her husband, Alfred of Kenosha; a son, Jack (Mary) Niccolai of Salem; three daughters, Barbara (Daniel) Kexel of Kenosha, Joan (Stuart) Mensinger of Pleasanton, CA, and Cheryl (David) Springer of Castle Rock, CO; two brothers, John (Mary) Zaricor of Racine, and James (Ruth) Zaricor of Libertyville, IL; a sister, Mary (William) Glass of Racine; six grandchildren, Steve Kexel, Keith (Christine) Kexel, Max Mensinger, Ian Springer, Casey Mensinger, and Nathan Springer; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Daniel Kexel and Matthew Joseph Kexel. She was preceded in death by a son, Alfred James "Fred" Niccolai on December 27, 2004, and a brother, Guy D. Zaricor. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 6th, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 am. Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Carol's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mike Kelly
Joan- so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.Dr. Mike & Linda Kelly
Colana Hutchinson
My heartfelt condolences to the Niccolai Family. Carol was such a blessing in my life. She was not only my piano teacher, but a very good friend who always offered her love and encouragement. Carol was very devoted to her Catholic Faith and was always willing to share it with others. I will miss her dearly. May she rest in peace and may her memory be eternal.
Bianca Visk
Dear Jack and Mary,Your mom was very special to me. It was because of her that my concerts in Russia were successful. She always spent extra time with me and we would cry and laugh together over many of life's ups and downs. We had decided that we would practice and do duets together during our last lunch that we had together at one of her favorite joints on the corner in Kenosha. I guess I'll practice up and be ready for her when I see her in heaven! Thanks for sharing your mom with me. Love, Bianca
Mike Serpe
Dear Barb,Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I know that you've got a lot of wonderful memories of her to carry with you forever.Be well,Mike6674 Hidden DriveEgg Harbor, WI 54209920-868-1372"True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country."Kurt Vonnegut