Frank A. TENUTA

1922 ∼ 2012

Frank A. TENUTA
Frank A Tenuta, 89, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Harmony House in Kenosha. Born in Kenosha on November 18, 1922, he was the son of the late Mercurio and Saveria (Muoio) Tenuta. He attended local schools and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He also served and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. On October 4, 1952, he married Santina Gallo at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on January 24, 2012. He was employed at American Motors (Daimler/Chrysler Corp.) as a special stack checker for 43 years. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Holy Rosary Holy Name Society, Italian American Club, Roma Lodge, UAW Local 72 Retiree Club, and the Senior Council. He is survived by his son, Richard of Fort Collins, CO; and his three children, Frank M. Gina R. and Joseph R. Tenuta of Fort Collins, CO. Also surviving are two brothers, Anthony (Mae) Tenuta of Kenosha and Joe (Marge) Tenuta of Racine; and four sisters, Gilda (Reno) Conti, Jesse (Robert) Paulson, Rose Andrews, and Louise (Alfredo) Greco, all of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Schuppert; and two brothers, Sam Tenuta and George Tenuta. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 1st, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Green Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Frank’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

John Principe April 30, 2012
I was deeply saddened to learn of Frank's passing and I would like to express to you my sincere sadness and sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Frank was such a kind soul, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I was fortunate to work with Frank for 10 years at AMC. Frank was a treat to work with. His laughter, smile and kindness will always be remembered. After I left AMC and went into business for myself Frank would stop by for copies and to visit. His pride and joy of life was Richard and the grandchildren. Once he got started talking about them you could see the joy and that famous smile on his face. Richard your dad was a wonderful person and I will always remember him with the fondest of memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.