Fortuna Covelli, 103, of Kenosha, passed away Wednesday, January 9th, 2008, surrounded by her family at United Hospital System in Kenosha. Born in Marano Principato, Province of Cosenza, Italy, on January 5, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Teresa (Bilotti) Esposito. She was educated in the schools of Italy, coming to Kenosha in 1954 to make her home. On March 9, 1924, she married Nunziato Covelli in Italy. He passed away October 10, 1988. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Fortuna enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting and knitting. Surviving are four sons, Mario (Betty) Covelli, Aldo (Maria) Covelli, Luigi (Delores) Covelli, and Elio (Sue) Covelli, all of Kenosha; three daughters, Irma Miceli and Valentina (Domenic) Molinaro, both of Kenosha, and Rose Vitaro of San Luis Obispo, CA; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Francesco and Antonio Covelli; a sister, Maria Ruffolo; and a granddaughter, Maria Miceli. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 12th, from Proko Funeral Home at 11:30 am. Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 12:00 noon. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Fortuna's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Maria Gallo Soule
January 12, 2008
Aunt Fortuna's coming to America was one of my most vivid memories as a young teenager. We all waited eagerly for Covelli family to arrive from Italy. My mother, Mary Mazzei Gallo, was her niece and had such a loving relationship with her through the years. She currently suffers from Alzheimers and resides at Brookside Care Center.Aunt was a most caring and vibrant woman throughout her long life.May God grant her eternal life and rest and may he shower blessings on all our dear cousins who mourn her. With deepest sympathyMaria and Jim Soule
Margaret (Tagliapietra)Kendall
January 11, 2008
I truly believe that Fortuna loved her family more than life itself and her family felt the same about her. I have never seen a more dedicaded family in my life. Thank you Elio and Sue for telling me to stop and see her this summer. I truly enjoyed our visit and will cherish it forever.
Rose Bloom
January 11, 2008
our deepest sympathy Rose Bloom & Barbara Gentry Bloom
Gloria Mazzei Snell
January 11, 2008
Dear Cousins, I am so sorry about your Mother's death. She certainly had a long and beautiful life,and I hope her passing was peaceful. I am sorry I will not be able to attend her services but I will be there in spirit. We were blessed with a wonderful Italian heritage that hopefully will continue with all of us who remain. with love, Gloria and Herb.
Kris Ellsworth
January 10, 2008
Elio, Sue, Tina, Annie and Elena.... I am soo very sorry for the loss of Nana. My deepest sympathies to all of you and the rest of the family and I wish I could be there with you. Please know I will be there will you all in spirit tomorrow and Saturday and big hugs and kisses from me. I love and miss you all. Love, Krissy