Carmela Giuseppina Iorio, 103, of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Brookside Care Center. She was born on October 20, 1906, in Cosenza, Italy, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Puntillo) Greco. On October 20, 1925, she married Louis Iorio in Italy. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1984. She came to Kenosha in 1949. She was a member of Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Surviving are her two sons, Vincenzo Iorio of Cosenza, Italy, and Emilio Iorio of Kenosha; a brother, Silvio Greco; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Francesco and Michale; and her three sisters, Victoria, Rita, and Ida. A Mass of Christian of Burial will be held on Saturday, April 24th, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Carmela’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Robert & Joan Ziccarelli
April 26, 2010
Dear Emil & the Iorio family: Our deepest sympathy to all on the loss of your dear Mom/Grandma. She was such an energetic little lady with a great zest for life. Sorry we were unable to make the funeral service, but know that you were in our thoughts & prayers. Sincerely, Bob & Joan Ziccarelli
Eugene & Arlene Bilotti
April 22, 2010
Dear Emil and family:We have very fond memories of Aunt Carmella! Memories of Carmella and my mother, Maria Bilotti, always sitting outside under the weeping willow tree in our yard in the summertime, the vegetable gardens, all the fruit trees, Uncle Louie and Carmella working outside, and all the delicious Italian Christmas traditional foods. There is no return to the "good old days" but the beautiful memories will last forever not only with us, but with our son, Jim -- who in turn will pass on stories to his children. God Bless.Gene and Arlene Bilotti