Pietro Morrone

1927 ∼ 2010

Pietro “Peter” Morrone, 82, of Kenosha, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Kenosha Medical Center. Born on November 15, 1927, in Marano Marchesato, Province of Cosenza, Italy, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Vincenzina (Ruffolo) Morrone. He grew up and was educated in Italy. Pietro and his brother, Luigi, were trained as tailors by their father, Vincenzo, in their tailor shop in Italy. In 1950, he moved to Pavia, Italy, to continue his work as a tailor. He came to the US on September 27, 1954. On September 1, 1956, he married Annunziata Spizzirri at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Marano Marchesato, Italy. Annunziata joined her husband in the US in 1958. She died on June 8, 2002. He was employed at Simmons and worked as a tailor with Joe Puntillo and later with Julius Urban. Pietro, along with his brother Luigi (Gino), owned and operated Morrone Brothers Tailor Shop, on Roosevelt Road, from 1962-1995. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his twin daughters, Patrizia (Renato) Notarianni and Francesca (Charles) Romano, both of Kenosha; a sister, Rosina Serpe of Kenosha; a brother, Faustino (Nellina) Morrone of Italy; a brother-in-law, Beniamino (Delia) Spizzirri of Chicago; three dear granddaughters, Gina Romano, Teresa Romano, and Marta Notarianni; nieces and nephews, Vince (Susan) Morrone, Frank (Kathy) Morrone, Maurice (Jenny) Morrone, Rose (Mike) Carlsen, Chancy (Steve) Spieker, George (Carole) Serpe, Linda (Joe) Miller, Gina (Mike) Cockrell, Anna (Jack) Zito, and Nancy (Art) Lasselle; and many special great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Luigi (Gino); sister-in-law, Emma Morrone; and brother-in-law Frank (Geno) Serpe. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 20th, from the Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Monday at the Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will continue on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers at 9:30 a.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Peter’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Jeanne Sanchez-Bell July 20, 2010
Dear Pat, Fran, and Family,My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If you need anything please let me know. Con mucho carino,Jeanne Sanchez-Bell
Dana Boyle July 20, 2010
Fran, Chuck, Patrizia, Renato and girls:My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. My entire family sends prayers and peace to your family. Wishing I could be there in person to pay my respects,With much love,Dana (& David & the entire Boyle Family)
Rita Davis (Ruffolo) July 20, 2010
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers over your family during this time.Love and God BlessRita(Ruffolo) Davis
Erin LaBuda July 20, 2010
Dear Fran and Family,We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We hope that you have many sweet and happy memories that will stay close to your heart at this time. He is now an angel watching over you. With Deepest Sympathy,Matt and Erin LaBuda
Sylvia Fonte McGreal July 19, 2010
Fran, Patricia and family - Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about now and always. My deepest sympathies go out to you. With love, Sylvia Fonte McGreal
Ramona Psiones July 19, 2010
Fran, Trisha, and Families,Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your dad. He was a truly kind man. How fortunate you were to have him as a father; I know you all meant the world to him. May your happy memories and faith comfort you during this tender time and the days to follow. Your dad will live in your hearts forever. We are truly sorry for your loss. I am sending you both, Fran and Trisha, love and comfort from Alaska. Wish I could be there with you. Mona (Bauer) Jim, Nick, Dan, and Paul Psiones
Russ Payne and Carol Payne July 19, 2010
Fran, Chuck, and your sister and her husband: Our condolences go out to all of you in the loss of your father. Your father has joined your mother in heaven. We hope it helps you to know that others care about your loss. Russ and Carol Payne
Debbie & Dave Arneson July 19, 2010
Fran, Pat, Chuck & Family,I wish David and I could be there in person to support you during this time as you have in the past for me. Even though the miles separate us you are still in out hearts and minds.Debbie & Dave Arneson
Blane and Marie McCann July 19, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.
John, Chris, Dan and Cara Pratt July 19, 2010
Fran, Chuck, Gina and Theresa,Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fran, you have shared so many wonderful stories of your Dad. May those memories comfort you at this time and always. You have our heartfelt condolences and constant friendship.The Pratts -- John, Chris, Dan and Cara
Lisa Carlsen July 19, 2010
Pat & Fran--my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember how much fun Uncle Pete made our family get togethers. I loved listening to his stories and laughing at his comments. He will definitely be missed!!Love,Lisa & Rick
Jane Caya July 19, 2010
Fran,You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Those we love don't go away,They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, but always near,Still loved, still missed and very dear.Your Friend,Jane
Rhonda O'Connor July 19, 2010
Dear Fran, Chuck and family,Our DEEPEST sympathy in the loss of your father, Fran. Thinking of you ~ praying for you.Love,Jeff, Rhonda and Kaitlyn O'Connor