Concetta Caira, 78, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 24, 1931, in Marano Principato, Prov. of Cosenza, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Virginia (Tenuta) Passarelli. On June 17, 1951, she married Francesco Caira in Marano at Santa Annunciata Catholic Church. They moved to Kenosha in 1961. He preceded her in death on September 5, 1969. Concetta worked for over 20 years at LeBlanc until her retirement in 2003. She also worked at My’s Restaurant, Paielli’s, Luigi’s Restaurant, and American Motors. Concetta was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She loved to cook and bake. She was known for her cookies. She enjoyed sharing what she baked with her friends and family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her four children, Julia (David) Durden, Ida Clara (John) Fredericks, Vincent (Pat) Caira, Sr., Dr. Luigi (Lora) Caira all of Kenosha; her siblings, Antonio (Carmella) Passarelli, Emil (Mary Ann) Passarelli, Esterina (Domenic) Savaglio, Rita Ruffolo, and John (Rosetta) Passarelli; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rosina Pulice, and two brother-in-laws, Pietro Ruffolo and Giuseppe Pulice. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 17th, at Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Concetta’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Stacie Windel
September 15, 2010
Clara and family,So sorry about your loss. I'll never forget hours in your mom's kitchen making gnocci. Praying for you through this difficult time.Love, Stacie and Brit Windel
Eric and Lynda (Marrazzo) Smith
September 15, 2010
Luigi and Family - please accept our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your mother. Memories are a treasure, time heals. Godspeed....
Linda Richter Lucas
September 15, 2010
To Louie- I am very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Dean Smith
September 15, 2010
I just wanted to say she was always so kind to me, whenever we saw one another at a family gathering. Her main desire was that you were good (Not just full and/or happy). I guess the biggest thing to remeber is that she is no longer in pain and is at peace. You can bet that no one in heaven will ever go hungry with her around. She was a great cook and a classy lady.
Fran & Linda Dvorscak
September 15, 2010
Dear Concetta Caira Family,Linda and I wish to express our sincerest condolences in this time of family grief. Please accept our thoughts and prayers for the loss of your mother.Fran and Linda
Steve and Kris (Olsen) Thrailkill
September 15, 2010
To Vince and Pat and the entire Caira family,Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of you Mom. May her legacy be carried on through the lives of her family.May God hold you all close at this time.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria Bloom & Greg
September 14, 2010
To Julie Durden and All the Family,we want to express our deepest Smpathy in your time of sorrow and sadness of the loss of your Mother.She will always be with you in your thoughts every day,there will always be someone or some thing that reminds you of her. You're a strong lady and you can get threw this with the help of all your family and friends.Be strong and we love you.May GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Katherine love
September 14, 2010
Julie,I offer to you and your family my deepest condolence's,on the lost of your loved one.All of the love and devotion you and your family have shown your mother,I am sure;this has made her transition a peaceful one.Bless you all.Katherine Love
Maureen (Greco) Arnold
September 14, 2010
Louie and family- We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. God bless.Maureen and Joe Arnold
Robert & Carol Bell
September 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bryan and Amy Matte
September 14, 2010
Louie, Lora, and family,We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Bryan, Amy, Emily, Jared, and Grace
Susan Adams
September 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.