Angeline Marie BENN

1924 ∼ 2011

Angeline Marie BENN
Angeline Marie (Metallo) Benn, 87, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Medical Center Campus. Angeline was born in Kenosha on February 25, 1924, the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Chiapetta) Metallo. Angeline was a lifelong resident of Kenosha. On November 27, 1948, she married Harold Leslie Benn in Racine. Harold preceded her in death on July 6, 2011. Angeline was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed life to the fullest. During her youth she worked on the family farm and later at Nash Company during World War II. Angeline later attended Cosmetology school in Racine and worked as a beautician at Esther’s Salon in Kenosha until her retirement. Angeline was a charter member of St. Therese Catholic Church, volunteering in many activities and was a long time member of the Christian Mothers Society and other church groups. Angeline was a talented cook and enjoyed various sewing and craft projects during her retirement. Angeline is survived by four sons, Harry (Maggie) Benn of Kenosha, Jeffrey (Nikki) Benn of Racine, Gregory (Tanya) Benn of Gaston, IN, and Gilbert Benn of Kenosha; and parent to nieces, Helen Anderson of San Diego, Dorothy Anderson of Kenosha, and Connie Coleman of the State of Washington, and their families. Angeline is also survived by a brother, George (Lois) Metallo of Kenosha; nieces, Kathy Jennison of California and Ann Marie Redigonda of California; brother-in-law, James Benn of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Rena (Brian) Weyrauch of Kenosha, Lisa (Jeremy) Mengert of Appleton, Jacob and Monica Benn of Gaston, IN, Christopher, Taylor and Tori Benn of Kenosha; five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Addy, and Austin Weyrauch, and Bryce and Brooklyn Mengert; and great nieces, great nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Redigonda and Helen Volpentesta; two brothers, John Metallo and Henry Metallo; sister-in-law, Velma Grycowski; and niece, Rita Volpentesta. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Zeihen and the staff of Kenosha Medical Center and the nurses and staff at the Sheridan Medical Complex for their kind and compassionate care they gave Angeline. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 21st, with a mass celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and also on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Angeline’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Denise Dietsche September 22, 2011
To Angeline's family - My thoughts and prayers are with your families. The stars of Heaven now shine brighter... Respectfully, Denise
Taylor Benn September 21, 2011
Dear Grandma , I love you so much. You were a great grandma, I'll miss you a lot.
Lisa Benn September 21, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Harry, Jeff, Greg and Gil~ I was so very blessed to have Angie as my Mother N Law. She was a wonderful friend to me and the best Nana my kids could have asked for. I will forever hold the dear memories in my heart of our great talks, laughs and tears. Rest in peace dear Angie. I will miss you! Lisa
Anne Wasilevich Tabbert September 21, 2011
to the Benn Family- My sympathies to you all for the passing of Angie. I hope that you find comfort in the many good times and memories from the old Lazy Acres neighborhood and at St Therese. My mom sent me over by Angie many times to get my haircut-it was the standard pixie cut. While I was there she always had something good cooking in the kitchen. I am sorry I was not able to make the funeral. My prayers are with you. Peace- Anne
Saveria and Franco and Mariano Tenuta September 20, 2011
Benn Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amy Anderson Long September 19, 2011
Harry, Jeffery, Gregory and Gilbert: My Dearest Cousins, I'm so sad for you losing your mom. I know this must be hard for you seeing with already losing your dad. I loved My Grandma Angie dearly and I miss her greatly. Uncle Benn is greatly missed as well. I wish my kids would have been able to get to meet them both. I'm happy for you guys that you have eachother to lean on during all of this. The world will never be the same with her, but we all know she would want us to keep on living and remember her always. Remember her cooking, her laughing, her needle point, her sitting room and how much she loved us all.
Susan Pascucci September 19, 2011
The Benn Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady and always so nice to talk to. She will be greatly missed. Susan Pascucci (Lisa's sister) Ernest Pascucci (our father)
Mike Serpe September 19, 2011
Dear Harry,Deb and I want you to know that we're very sorry for your loss and that you have our deepest sympathy.Be well.Deb Hertzberg and Mike Serpe