Viola Doherty

1919 ∼ 2010

Viola Doherty
Viola "Dolly" Doherty, 90, of Kenosha passed away Tuesday, May 18th at Grande Prairie Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Prairie. Born October 25th, 1919 in Kenosha, the daughter of the late Peter and Filomena (Leonardi) Pascucci. A lifelong resident of Kenosha and a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School. On June 16th, 1951 at Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church she married Howard Doherty. He passed away October 3rd, 2004. A member of Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Italian American Ladies Auxiliary. Dolly was an icon at the Italian American Club where she worked as a cook for over 25 years. Following that, Dolly continued cooking at Villa D’ Carlo for another 15 years until her retirement. Dolly’s passion was sharing her home and countless meals with family and friends. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her daughters and their families. Everyday was a celebration of love in her home. Surviving are four daughters: Sherry (Frank) Duran of San Jose, CA; Janice (Jerry) Cross of Kenosha; Barbara Knudtson of Lake Zurich, IL; Karen (Mark) Erdmann of Lake Mills, WI; one sister; Helen Rizzo of Kenosha; eleven grandchildren, one great grandson and a brother-in-law, Ralph Zumpano. She was preceded in death by; two brothers, Benjamin and Vito Pascucci and a sister, Mary Zumpano. The family would like to express a special Thank You to Dr. Buencamino, the caring staff at St. Catherine’s Hospital and Hospice Alliance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at 12:00 Noon. at Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at Holy Rosary Church. In lieu of flowers memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th St. Ph: 262 654-3533Visit Viola’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com

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My love to you all.Sharon
Theresa Cesari-Anderson June 5, 2010
Dolly, You will be so very missed as I type this I am crying and remembering all the wonderful times I had with you and your family, especially my mother, you were her best friend for over 60 years, that is a very long time. How I would love to come home from school back in the 80's and see my mom at the front of the window in the kitchen and know she was talking to you, how many times through out the day you two would make for each other and all the laughs you had together. You grew up together going on dates, dinners, dances and then came your marriages with children. I loved your cooking and I use to tell my mom please call Dolly and see what she is making. You always included my mom in all your special holidays when she was alone, made her feel always special. I will also remember as long as I live how much fun I had with kick the can at your house, those were the days! How your daughters baby sat me and watched me grow up and how special through out the years I have become friends with them.Dolly I love you and now you will be laughing in heaven with mom again!
Steve and Kris (Olsen) Thrailkill May 21, 2010
To Barb and the entire Doherty Family,Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. May God hold you all close at this difficult time.