Carlo Zarletti, 95, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, at his residence. Born in Spring Valley, IL, on March 3, 1914, he was the son of the late Domenico and Maria (Benassi) Zarletti. He and his family moved to Kenosha in 1922 when he was 9 years old and has resided here since. On December 30, 1942, he entered the United States Army serving in Europe during World War II. He received the American Theater Ribbon, European, African, Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 2 overseas Service Bars and one service Stripe, World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on December 31, 1945. On December 26, 1942, he married Florence Calzavara in Waukegan. Before going in the Army he owned and operated his own service station from June 1938 until September 1942, located at 19th Avenue & 52nd Street. After returning from the Army he went to work at American Motors until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Italian American Men’s Society, past member of the AMVETS, the last surviving member of "1940 Club" and UAW Local #72 retirees. Carlo liked to golf, play cards, traveling to Vegas and watching TV. Carlo was "A Wonderful Man, loving Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather". Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Florence; two daughters, Florence Delores Dillard of Alabama and Katherine Heidersdorf of Paris, WI; three brothers, Vincent Zarletti, Nello (Anna) Zarletti, and Rudy (Martha) Zarletti, all of Kenosha; one grandchild, Lynette; one great-grandchild, Brianna; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings, Frank, Domenic and Angeline (Zarletti) Fabian, also Mario and Esther in infancy; also his sons-in-law, Wayne Dillard and William E. Heidersdorf. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9th, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at St. Mark’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mark’s Catholic Church or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Carlo’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Cecile Marchand
May 6, 2009
Dear Florence:I will always remember Carlo as one of our "Favorite Patients". Our prayers are with you at this sad time. From Your "old" Office Nurse.
Linda Gesbeck
May 6, 2009
Dear Mrs. Zarletti and Daughters,I am saddened to hear of Mr. Zarletti's passing. He was given a long, full life. My family lived on the other side of your back fence when your family lived on 18th Avenue. I am Howard & Joan's oldest daughter and am now retired. My best memories are of all those wonderful years in the 1950's when neighbors knew each other. I especially remember having delicious Christmas treats at your house. Treasure the memories you have of your family! Sincerely, Linda Gesbeck
Joann Norton Myers
May 5, 2009
I extend my deepest sympathy to the Zarletti family. I remember Carlo and his family from when I was a child and lived on 18th Avenue. Carlo was always a happy person and he and his family were special neighbors. Joann Norton Myers
Jim & Noreen Fonk
May 5, 2009
To The Zarletti Family - We were saddened to hear of Carlo's passing. We send our sincere sympathies to you all in this time of grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Noreen Fonk
Mike and Barb Zarletti
May 4, 2009
Aunt Florence Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you. Uncle Carlo will be missed and always have a special place in our hearts. Love Mike and Barb