Innocenza Ziccarelli, 85, of Kenosha, passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2008, peacefully at St. Joseph Home for the Aged. Born in Providence of Morano, Principal of Cosenza, Italy, on March 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Annunziato and Angela (Conforti) Ruffolo. She came to Kenosha from Italy in 1953 to make her home here. On February 3, 1946, she married Luigi Ziccarelli in Italy. In April of 1963, Innocenza took her life savings and purchased Luigi's Restaurant, together she and her husband have operated Luigi's since that time. She loved cooking for her customers and in her later years, she loved sitting and talking with them. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Luigi of Kenosha; two sons, Anthony M. (Catherine) Ziccarelli and John N. Ziccarelli, both of Kenosha; a sister, Mary Ricchio of Norridge, IL; seven grandchildren, Louis, Nicholas, Nicole, Jason, Ryan, Rachel, and Jacob; and one great-grandchild, Caden. She was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Joseph Ziccarelli, and three brothers, Joseph, Luigi and Frank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 4th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, relatives and friends are asked to meet at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Innocenza's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
john and maria DeRose and Family
March 9, 2008
WE GIVE YOU OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE TO YOUR FAMILY. YOUR MOTHER WAS A VERY SPECIAL WOMEN TO US WE KNEW EACH OTHER FROM ITALY AND THE SAME TOWN. WE ARE COUSINS WITH YOUR FATHER MY MAIDEN NAME IS MARIA SORRENTINO. YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
madeline and leroy girard
March 6, 2008
To the family of Innucenza, we are thinking of yous we will miss her we really loved her she was a very nice lady we are glad to have known her.she has avery nice family to. our heart full sympathy to all of you. i said a prayer to your family to help you at this most difficult time.with love and prayer's. from Madeline and leroy.
Kevin Metz and the Metz Medical Family
March 4, 2008
Please accept our sympathies and our thanks for allowing us to serve you in your time of need.
Gabe Sedloff
March 3, 2008
It is with much emotion that I hear about the loss of "Chinsee", a very old friend of the Sedloff family. She worked for our family business in the 50's and always stayed in touch with us through out her life. Her hospitality when visiting her home was unmatched. She is the personification of the American Dream, coming to this country, working hard and raising a beautiful family while running a successful business. She will be missed by many.
Rhonda Matoska
March 3, 2008
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug, Bonnie and Shelby Mogensen / Angie and Suzanne Peterson
March 2, 2008
Dear Luigi, Tony and John:I am very sorry to hear about Innocenza. I will never forget working for Luigi's and taking Innocenza to church on Saturday. I really enjoyed the many conversations with her and many times I thought I was talking to my own Mom. I think I was (jokingly) fired every other Friday, but somehow, Innocenza changed her mind and decided to keep me as part of the Luigi's Pizza Kitchen family. What a great family it is! In addition to the Saturday rides to church, I have many fond memories working next to Innocenza especially her preparation of the anchovie doughnuts for the annual Christmas party on the Sunday night before Christmas. The last time I was in town, three weeks ago Shelby and I went to visit Luigi and Innocenza at St. Joseph and enjoyed every minute of it. We talked about the restaurant and all the good times we had. I hope Luigi is doing well and Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.God Bless,Doug Mogensen and Family
John Wells
March 2, 2008
Dear Luigi, Tony and John,It is with much sadness that I read of the passing away of your wife and mother. I will always remember her smile and how nice of a woman she was always to me as well as how nice you were all to me. I wish I could be with you during this moment in time, and most sorry I cannot be.With deep sympathy,John Wells (Yokohama, Japan) Best
Michael A. De Fazio
March 2, 2008
Dear Ziccarelli, My name is Mike De Fazio. I am the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. S.F. De Fazio. I am also a psychotherapist who worked with your late son, Dr Joe. My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. My prayers are with you and your loved ones at this time of need. Sincerely, Michael A. De Fazio