Loretta Polentini

1942 ∼ 2008

Loretta Polentini
Loretta Polentini, 66, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter in LaGrange, IL, on Sunday, November 16th, 2008. Born in Kenosha on August 17, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Helen (Ruffalo) Forgianni. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, attended the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and graduated from Gateway Technical College at the top of her class with an Associate Degree as a Medical Assistant, secretary of the Kenosha Women’s Club, secretary to Medical Assistance local branch program. On June 22, 1963, she married Anthony Polentini, Sr. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. He passed away on October 15, 1986. She worked for a number of years at the Brown National Bank as bookkeeper from 1961 until 1963. Later she was office manager and Medical Assistant for 15 years for Dr. Stanley Rosen prior to retiring. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a teacher’s aid at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, CCD Teacher at St. Mary’s School for Confirmation Class, a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a volunteer at Women’s Horizons and St. Catherine’s Pharmacy. Surviving are her two sons, Anthony (Mary Beth) Polentini, Jr. of Huntley, IL, and Dr. Mark (Susie) Polentini of Hartland, WI; a daughter, Cheri (Jerry) Biocic of LaGrange, IL; and her grandchildren, Zachary, Nicholas, Megan, Anthony, Sam, and Joseph Polentini, and Jourdan, Luke and Austin Biocic. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Sam Forgianni and Helen (Ruffalo) Forgianni-Keckler; and a brother, Dominic Forgianni. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 21st, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Loretta's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Dan and Mary Kober
Dear Tony, Mark, and Cheri, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mother was and always will be remembered as a kind and beautiful person. I will always remember a time probably 30 some years ago, I was invited to your parent's house at Christmas. It was the first time Mary took me to meet all of you. I was treated like I was one of the family from the first minute on. This is what your Mother has passed on to all of you.
Michele (Sandberg) Gianakos
Cheri, Mark, and Tony,I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person and I will always have very fond memories of her. She always made me feel welcome in your home and treated me like family. While most of my time spent at your house was when I was younger, I will always remember her love for "Days of Our Lives." Since she was busy raising a family she ended up taping the shows and on the weekends you would find her trying to catch up on a weeks worth of "Days". Cheri, although no words can really help to ease your loss, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Love,Michele
LINDA SERPE MILLER October 7, 2009
missing lori and not being able to call her when i need a pick me up. so glad dear Lori, that you were able to spend fun times with your grandchildren! miss you!
Christy December 2, 2008
Cheri,Sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts. I am glad to hear that your mom isn't suffering anymore. I know you must have made many memories with her over this last year. My prayers are with you.
KIM December 1, 2008
Cheri,So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom! We think of you often at work. Take care of yourself and your family. See you soon.Kim and all of the ICU
Mary Lou and Ray Potenziani November 22, 2008
We were friends of Loretta and Tony some years ago. We met when Loretta and I were in the hospital when she had Tony, her oldest and I had my third daughter, Lisa. We babysat for each other, had coffee together many times. We moved away in 1974 and lost contact with each other. When Tony died rather suddenly, we had just moved back into town. We remember her as a friendly and loving person and just want to let the family know we send our condolences and will keep them in our thoughts and prayer.Mary Lou and Ray Potenziani2034 27th AvenueKenosha 53140
Roger and Karen (Shewski) Hohnstein November 21, 2008
Cheri, Jerry, Jourdan, Luke and Austin...and the rest of Cheri's family. Please know that your Texas family is keeping you in their thoughts and prayers during this time. With love and sympathy, Roger and Karen
Rich & Debbie Lori November 20, 2008
Tony, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know it's hard, Debbie just lost her Mom about 6 weeks ago. You and your family are in our prayers my friend.
Arlene Biocic November 20, 2008
Cheri, Jerry, Jourdan, Luke, Austin and Cheri's family,My heart is saddened with the loss of you Mother and Granmother. I always enjoyed conversations with Loretta about life, family and kids. We had some good laughs. Family and family values were important to her and how she loves her family! Her warm smile and kind spirit will be missed. I will always think of Loretta when the Packers and Bears play. We had a great Packer/Bear rivalry. God was smiling on the Packer last week when they crushed the Bears 37-3 and for good reason. That is one Bear loss that I don't mind. I will miss Loretta, but her memories will remain in my heart.With love and an aching heart, Arlene Biocic and family
Barb Anderson November 20, 2008
Cheri, Mark and Tony,I am so sorry to hear about your mom and I am sorry that I wasn't able to come to the service. Your mom was a wonderful person and a dear friend to my mom. I still remember her taking the time to help my mom out by bringing Tom and I to school. We were lucky to have the opportunity to spend a Thanksgiving with her a few years ago and we had a great time listening to the stories about the "Club Ladies". She will be missed greatly! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.Barb Anderson
Linda Mars November 20, 2008
we are so sorry to hear of Loretta's passing. She was a special person and always had a positive attitude and inner strength dealing with her medical problems. We will miss herSincerely,Dr.Laurie Kabins andLinda Mars @ United Hospital Pain Clinic
Brent Geissler November 20, 2008
Even though I didn't know Mrs. Polentini very well, I felt like over the years she became a good friend. Seeing her at family events and just occasional visits with family in the Milwaukee area provided me with an opportunity to see a beautiful and caring woman. There wasn't a time that I saw her that she didn't give me a kiss or a hug. It is easy to see how she raise such a wonderful family and why she was liked by everyone.To The Family: May God watch over your Mother and keep her by his side for eternity. It is people like your mother that make the world a special and enjoyable place while we are here. God Bless you all and may you find comfort knowing that your Mother is in a very special place.
Rita Ruffalo Haugh November 19, 2008
I am so very saddened to learn of my cousin Loretta's passing. For all that she endured in her life, she had the cutest laugh. Again, I am so sorry, and send my love and prayers to all her precious family, whom she loved so dearly. Love and prayers, Rita
Dick and Kay Daum November 19, 2008
We will miss Loretta's smiling face, kind words and all the laughs we've shared together. She was our only step-sister and the best one we could ever have asked for. May she rest in peace. Dick and Kay Daum
petra grabowski November 19, 2008
Dear Cheri,I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she will live on in your memories.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love,Petra, Paul and the boys