Irene F. Cundari, 85, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, May 11th, 2009, at her residence. Born in Kenosha on October 2, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo "James" Francesco and Nancy (Unti) Martin(elli). She attended school at St. Thomas Aquinas, Lincoln Jr. High, and graduated from Kenosha High School. She attended college at Florida Southern in Lakeland, FL. On September 30, 1950, she married Louis D. Cundari at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Her beloved husband preceded her in death on April 27, 1992. She worked at Nash-Kelvinator in the master mech office. She joined the Navy on September 29, 1943, and was honorably discharged on July 10, 1946, as a Pharmacists Mate First Class U.S.N.R. While in the Navy, she attended Hunter College in New York, NY, had medical training at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, MD, and was stationed at the Jacksonville, FL, Air Base Navy Hospital. After the service, she returned to Nash-Kelvinator and worked in the treasury office. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, was active at Holy Rosary as a Cub Scout Den Mother, was on the school board, was past president of the Home School, and was the first woman Trustee and Consulter. She also belonged to the Women’s Sodality of Holy Rosary and was a former member of the Italian American Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, Stephen L. (Cathy) Cundari of Kenosha; two daughters, Amy Cundari and Carla (William) Dick, both of Kenosha; a sister, Eleanor A. Martin of Kenosha; and three grandchildren, Capt. Justin Hienzen of Texas, Sarah Hienzen of Kenosha and Amanda Dick of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by three brothers, August, Dominic and Joseph; and two sisters, Mary Frances Crawford and Caroline Smole. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 16th, from the Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 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.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Irene’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dorothy and Louie Dalpaos
May 15, 2009
To the family of Irene.My husband and I are so sad at the passing of your Mom. We know she is with her Louie. She was always especially kind to my Louie. Please accept oue sincere sympathy. She was some neat lady. We will remember her. Take care of yourselves.With heartfelt sympathy,Dorothy and Louie Dalpaos
Mary Hoey
May 15, 2009
Dear Amy, Carla, and Stephen,Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Although I didn't know your mother well, I did enjoy each encounter over the years. The one thing I do know...is that she left you with an incredible model of faith and family. Those were her hallmarks...what a wonderful legacy. She will be missed and remembered by so many. May you find comfort in knowing that she and your dad are together again embraced in the arms of Our Lord.
Pam Kibler-Ervin
May 15, 2009
Dear Amy, Carla & Stephen,Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.Love, Pam, Dan & Morgan Ervin
Peter Steinhoff
May 14, 2009
Dear Amy,I pulled up this website as a cousin of mine had passed away. The first page I see upon entering holds the sad news of your mother. Although I had only met Irene a few times - I know that she had to have been a wonderful woman to have raised a daughter like you. And, yes; it has been a long time, however; you are fondly thought of often. My deepest sympathy to you, Carla and Stephen.Love Always, Peter
Betty Constantine Floris and Herb Floris
May 14, 2009
Amy, thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We lit a candle in memory of your Mom online on the funeral home website. Be gentle with yourself and know that we are all thinking of you.
Donna Ruffalo
May 13, 2009
Sending my love & sympathy in the loss of your Mom. I have so many fond memories of Aunt Irene. Where do I begin. She and my Dad had a very special relationship. That relationship continued with my Mom after Dad was gone. Aunt Irene continued to call my Mom regularly and sent her cookies at Brookside. Aunt Irene was a wonderful cook and generously shared her recipes with us. I have her pie crust recipe which she gave to my Mom and I make her brownie recipe at least once a month. She loved her family and church was so important to her. You were very blessed to have a Mom & Dad who loved you so much. I hope the many memories you treasure will comfort you. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Your Cousin, Donna
Kathy Norris
May 13, 2009
Dear Carla and family,So sorry for the loss of your sweet Mom. I know how difficult these days can be.No matter how old we are, it is always so hard to lose a parent. But God is good and somehow we do survive. I know how close you were to your parents and it has to be comforting to know that they are once again in each other's arms. God bless you and give you peace . With love, Kathy Norris