Achille B. "Kelly" Covelli, 59, of Kenosha, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 30, 2010. He was born on March 7, 1951, in Kenosha, WI the son of the late Richard and Juanita (Parks) Covelli. He attended Grant Elementary, Washington Junior High and graduated from Bradford High School. On November 21, 1970, he married JoAnn Moran at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Kelly was employed by the American Brass for 23 years and was currently employed by Amorim Solutions for the last 18 years. Kelly was a member of the National Guard. He enjoyed pigeon racing and he loved animals. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn of Kenosha; his daughter, Julie (Johan) Johanson of Lake Forest, CA; his son, Rich (Angie) Covelli of Kenosha; a brother, Gerald Covelli of Kenosha; three sisters, Angie (Frank) Waldo of Kenosha, Dolores Gemignani of Kenosha, and Sarah Jane Larson of Shawano, WI; and four grandchildren, Amanda Covelli, Madison Covelli, Emma Johanson, and Nickolas Covelli. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3rd, at the Proko Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Proko Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Safe Harbor Humane Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Kelly’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Michelle Cooper-Gallivan
June 8, 2011
I just found out today that Kelly passed away. While I wish I could have gone to his services to say goodbye, I will have to be satisfied with taking the opportunity to tell his family what a great man he was. I worked with Kelly directly for 5 years and he helped me through a very difficult time. He was an extremely hard worker and a great person to talk to. I offer my condolences to his family and he is truly missed by all that were lucky enough to know him.
Mark Loeffler
September 17, 2010
Dear JoAnn,I was shocked and quite upset today to hear of Kelly's passing. I have great memories of times when I was a student, the pigeons, club and all of those days and evenings he gave up for me, it really mattered. Kelly always took the time to be a friend. I always think about those times that were so sweet for me then and so redeeming for me now as lifes complications build. I will always remember him and the kindness that your family extended to me. Warmest regards to you all of your family.Mark Loeffler
Michael A. De Fazio
September 3, 2010
Dear Jo Ann, Rich and Julie are so sorry for your loss. Death is always hard,but when it comes so suddenly it is even more difficult. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all in the family. If anyone needs to talk please give me a call at home 262-652-1098 or at the office 262-654-0887.Sincerely, Mike, Terri, Jim De Fazio
Sue Sturino
September 3, 2010
TO: Kelly's Family:Memories of your husband/father will always hold an important place in your life. The love you shared will keep him close forever. With Sympathy, Sue
Craig Goodwin
September 3, 2010
To Kelly's Family Kelly and I went back a long way, back to the days when Frank Cesario, the Grant School Custodian, would play softball and kickball at lunch time to keep us safe and out of mischief. Kelly and I shared many a laugh and I know he is launching his pigeon's up into the clouds with the sun on his face surrounded in love. Til we meet again old friend, God Bless Craig Goodwin
Lynda Jacobs
September 3, 2010
Dear JoAnn,and Family,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband,Kelly!My Prayers and thoughts to you and your family!Lynda Jacobs,Brittany and Family
Mike Parker
September 2, 2010
Dear JoAnn and Family I'am so sorry to hear about Kelly. I worked with Kelly for many years at American Brass and he got me started with pigeon racing. We would talk pigeons everyday and it became an obsession with us. When the Brass closed up, I was transfered to Buffalo NY. and your family remained in Kenosha. The whole time I spent in NY, I missed the pigeon racing and the group of guy,s in the club. Im back in Kenosha now, only to find that most of the flyers and Brass workers are gone. My sympathy is with you and your family.
Anasha
September 2, 2010
Dearest BFF (PITA), There is an invisible order of things; "A time for every purpose under Heaven". Your relationship will go on. We will always be here to walk with you, comfort you and guide you. Love, 'Nashie ~~~THERE IS ANOTHER PLACE, GOD KNOWS....
Shirley Moster
September 1, 2010
I want to convey my heartfelt sympathy to Kelly's family. Although I recently retired from Amorim, Kelly was my "go-to" guy for getting all my stock pulled for the Automotive Division and a really good friend as well. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He will remain in my thoughts and prayers always.l
Mike Serpe
September 1, 2010
Dear JoAnn,I terribly sorry at the news of Kelly's death. Please know that you have my very deepest sympathy.Mike