Luisa Domenica (Lia) Montemurro, 76, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Luisa was born on June 24, 1933 in Roccabernarda, Italy, to the late Giuseppe and Anastasia (Garrupa) Lia. She married Antonio Montemurro on February 10, 1951. Luisa resided in Kenosha since 1957. Luisa was a very religious woman and a member of Holy Rosary Parish. She was an extraordinary cook and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and caring for her family. She embodied God’s love as she treated everyone she met as she would her own children. She was a wonderful, generous woman who was an example of the power of hard work, love, and faith. Luisa is survived and missed by her loving husband of 58 years, Antonio, and their nine children, Raffaele (Maria) Montemurro of California, and Dr. Angelina Montemurro, Giuseppe (Pamela) Montemurro, Maria (William) Merritt, Antonio (Rosa) Montemurro, Francesco Montemurro, Filomena (Michael) Swartz, Louisa (Dr. Vincent) Rizzo, and Dr. Leonardo (Jennifer) Montemurro, all of Kenosha. She will also be greatly missed by her eighteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Luisa was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommaso and Francesco, and a sister, Maria. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10th, at Proko Funeral Home at 8:45 a.m. with Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Luisa’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Anonymous
Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. God has taken Luisa home, secure in the knowledge that you have a wonderful, loving family who will support one another through this most difficult time.Dan and Pat Burke
Pat and Vic Gotelaere
October 12, 2009
Angie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathies. Pat and Vic Gotelaere
Gary & Dawn Brey Sr
October 12, 2009
Dear Dr Angie & Joe Im so sorry to read of your loss.Your mom raised a very gifted and caring family.Dawn & I are very grateful to Dr Angie and the office staff. You are all in our prayers at this time of need. Please take care of each other,family is the most important thing we have today. Gary & Dawn Brey Sr
June P Mauser
October 10, 2009
My heartfelt condolences go out to the whole family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Guy & Gabriella Hawley
October 10, 2009
Gabriella and I are here in Italy at this time and just read the news of the loss of your dear Mother. I've known Dr. Angie for my entire adult life and from her knew how close of a family the Montemurros are. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and we will light a candle here in Italy for all the family. May God see you though this and hold you close.
Early and Marilyn Crane
October 10, 2009
Our Condolences To The Family
Steve & Patsy Kolner
October 9, 2009
Dear Montemurro Family:Our thoughts and prays are with you at this difficult time. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Joe Ellefson
October 9, 2009
Montemurro family,Ma was such a kind and loving person who always made me feel welcome as part of your family. I will always have a special place in my heart for your mom and wonderful memories of her. On behalf of Julia and myself, my deepest condolences.
rosa montemurro
October 9, 2009
My mother-in-law was not only a wife and mother of nine; she was also an outstanding mother-in-law. She was my mother-in-law for almost 27 years. I always marveled at how she not only loved her children, but found time for their spouses.Whenever someone stepped into her door, the first thing she would say is let me make you something to eat. Italian mothers think that eating will chase all your problems away.My mother-in-law came to America with one suitcase and a five year old son. My father-in-law had already been in Kenosha for several years, because of an ilness he was unable to prepare for her arrival.She was only 23 years old, but she rolled up her sleeves and did what she needed to survive her new culture.The new generation always complains that they need bigger and better, not my mother-in-law, she raised 9 kids plus 2 adults in a 1000 sq.ft home and made sure everyones needs were met.My mother-in-law accepted all of her children's friends in her home and always had the mentality that if you love my children then I love you!!She did not bake a dozen cookies, she made bushels full, she did not can 10 jars of tomato sauce, she canned hundreds. She always did things in volume.Let's not get started on her grandchildren, you never mess with her pride and joy)all 18 of them. My children will never forget their Nana and all her stories. Her memories will never fade.I will always remember her laughs the best; she would start with a belly shake and soon it would take over her entire body.Ma, show God, Jesus and Mary how to laugh from the belly up!Your children loved you dearly, but remember your son-in-laws and daughter-in-laws did as well!I will always love you,Rosa
Rick and Lonna Hickmann
October 9, 2009
Dear Montemurro Family,Our sincere sympathy and condolences are sent to each of you during this time. May you feel your Mothers love in everything you do and know that she will forever be with you.God Bless you,Rick, Lonna Hickmann & family
MaryAnn (Fonte) Roiniotis
October 9, 2009
Dear Comare,Having you and all your family in my life is such a blessing to me. Seeing your devotion to God as an example of how to live one's life is something I will always revere about you. During all the years our families visited when I was growing up, I don't ever recall seeing your anger when we were getting a little too loud. Instead, just a loving glance to let us know we needed to stay in line was all you needed to do. Thank you for the life you lived. Your love will endure in our lives forever. To the Montemurro Family,You all have been and will continue to be in my prayers each night. May God give you the strength and courage to bear this great loss of Comare Luisa.Much love,MaryAnn
Dr. John and Marianna Matteucci
October 9, 2009
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mom. What a beautiful example of dedication and family she exhibited as she stood proudly next to your dad throughout her life. We are here in Arizona but are with you all in prayer and spirit. May God keep you all strong during these sad days.
Alma, Liz, Nellie & Mari from SMYFC
October 9, 2009
Dear Montemurro Family,Our deepest condolences for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you and be with you always.
Jelena and Tomo Socava
October 9, 2009
Angie, our sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you. Jelena w/Family
Tom Fonte
October 8, 2009
Hi ( compari & Comari)all.We still can't believe that Comare Luisa has left us.Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I have a wish that this was only a bad dream and soon you would wake up and everything would bealwright. Comare Luisa (was)is a loving,caring and most generous woman. She was happy,funny and very intelligent .Often times she would recite many long poems she learned as a young girl.I was serprised she could remember them all. She will leave an empty spot in the heart's of many. We all share a lot of good memories.I will miss the times we spent talking about our native town Roccabernarda. Sadley missed by compare Tom & comare Lucia. GOD BLESS EVERYONE.
Franco Saveria Tenuta (Ruffolo)
October 8, 2009
Montemurro Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loving mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. My God be with you all and give you the strength to get through this.Franco Saveria(Betty)Tenuta
The Ottinger Family
October 8, 2009
Our sympathy is with your family at this time.
Clarence and Patricia Herr
October 8, 2009
Sorry for your loss.
Tina Sylvester
October 8, 2009
Filomena and Family ~ What a special love she had to raise such a wonderful family. Her memory will live on in each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.With deepest sympathy,Tina Sylvester
Bruce and Mary Knoll (Spallato)
October 8, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Montemurro family. Your mother is in our prayers.
Kristen Shwaiko
October 8, 2009
Dear Montemurro Family,Luisa's death is not the end. Her overwhelming devotion to family and all of there friends and children was remarkable. Her comforting smile and pleasant demeanor has touched many lives. Your a wonderful family and she will live on through each of you. Hold tight the memories for they will bring you great comfort. With heartfelt sympathy, Kristen, Alexandra, Anastasia, Paul and Philip Shwaiko
Rita and Clarence Cox
October 8, 2009
Extending our deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved mother and sending our love and prayers.
Jane Resudek
October 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Kathy Janish, Rosemary Klokow
October 8, 2009
Joe and Mike,We are sorry to hear of the loss you share. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you walk through this difficult time.
Bob & Laurie Radojevich
October 8, 2009
Wanted to send our Heartfelt Condolences to all of you on the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. Bob & Laurie Radojevich
Sylvia Fonte McGreal
October 7, 2009
My Dearest Comare,Your laughter will forever ring in my ears. Your smile is forever etched on my heart. Your love an everlasting hug. Thank you for the prayers you've prayed for me. Through your family, your beauty, grace and love continue to shine. God bless you. Love, "Silvi-uza"
W. Chris Owens and Linda
October 7, 2009
Wanted to send our Heartfelt Condolences to all of you on the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. May the Good Lord Give you HIS Peace during this VERY difficult time and May HIS Love surround you all forever. You are a VERY special Family and we love you all.
Tina Metallo Gjerdset
October 7, 2009
To all of my dear Montemurro family,I can 't say it enough how much she meant to me. I also can't say enough about how much each of you means to me...especially my dear and sweet Filomena. There are not enough words in the vocabulary or space for me to write about how wonderful she and all of you are. I will miss her deeply and will miss the way she would say my name...it always sounded so much prettier when she would say it to me. Her devotion to her family and to our Blessed Mother and to God is something I admire and will strive to mirror, although I doubt I will ever obtain the graces she has. I firmly believe with my whole self that she is in heaven, ever so tenderly holding the family together. My love and prayers are with you today and alwaysTina and Craig