Emil Pietrangeli, 95, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at St. Catherine’s Medical Center in Pleasant Prairie. Born in Kenosha on September 10, 1917, he was the son of the late Frederick and Rosalie (DiMario) Pietrangeli. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he attended local schools and the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. On March 19, 1939, he married Mary H. Bellaver at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He had been employed by the American Brass and American Motors as an Expeditor in the Planning Dept. retiring April 1, 1983. He also worked for many construction companies in the Kenosha area. Emil was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Financial Secretary for local #237, AMC, was an Umpire for the All American Professional Girls Baseball Association, and a member of the Old Timers Baseball Club. Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Mary; a daughter, Joan (Robert) Pagnini of Cleveland, OH; his daughter-in-law, Diana Pietrangeli of Yorkville, IL; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Neil Jon Pietrangeli; three sisters, Angelina, Giggini and Neilina; and a brother, Gene. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 6th, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Emil’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sue (Kuzik) Swaton
October 5, 2012
Dear Mary, Sympathy and love to you while you are grieving. My thoughts are with you.
Denise Clayton
October 4, 2012
Joan and Family - My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time.
Cindy Kincaid
October 3, 2012
Joan and family, may your precious memories and the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time. I am sending prayers and hugs for all of you.
Fred and Adrienne Pietrangeli
October 2, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of your loss ... Uncle Emil was very lucky to have such a wonderful family to surround him with love all of his days and he will truly be missed ... May God comfort you all at this time of loss. All our love,Fred, Addie and Michael
Robert Pagnini
October 2, 2012
May you rest in peace for all eternity. You have earned your place with the Lord.