Rosina Serpe, 89, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2013, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marano Marchesto, Cosenza, Italy on February 2, 1924, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Vincenza (Ruffolo) Morrone. On February 12, 1950, she married Frank J. Serpe in Italy and moved to Kenosha in May of 1951. Frank preceded her in death on March 19, 1987. Rosina and Frank were members of St. Marks Catholic Church. She loved cooking for her family and friends and spending lots of time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “Mom embraced everyone with love and a smile, her motto was Peace, Love and Family.” She is survived by her four children, Rose (Michael) Carlsen, Chancy (Steve) Spieker, Linda (Joseph) Miller and George (Carole) Serpe, all of Kenosha; six grandchildren, Lisa Carlsen, Jenny (Brian) Crane, Scott Spieker, Maureen (Chris) Bakk, Emily Miller and Vincente Miller; two great-grandchildren, Breanna Crane and Brandon Crane; and a brother, Faustino (Nelina) Morrone of Italy. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Luigi (Emma) Morrone and Peter (Nancy) Morrone. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Joe Garretto and his staff and Brookside Nursing Home and staff for the wonderful care given to their mother. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Rosina on Wednesday, April 10th, at St. Marks Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Mass.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Rosina’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Betty
April 14, 2013
Rose and Serpe Family, I would like to say so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl Parsons
April 13, 2013
Rose I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember meeting her when we were in school such a long time ago. I can see where you get your looks you look so much like her now I know where you get your name. I don't know if I ever knew that.Take care Cheryl
the girls in opcare
April 10, 2013
you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, we are there for you if you need anything... with love, the girls in opcare
Betty Johnson
April 9, 2013
I met your mother, Rosina, when I started helping to sing for the Mass on Friday afternoons at Brookside. Such a wonderful lady! I would ask her how she was feeling today and she would reply, "Wonderful! The Blessed Virgin Mary takes care of me!" She was so faithful in attending Mass and would sit in the front row next to Bud and his wife, Greta and if I didn't see her there, I would miss her. Her attitude was always so positive, with a big smile on her face as in the picture here, the room would glow! I looked forward to helping sing the Mass and seeing the people who have become to be my friends, at Mass. I was there on Friday and gave your mother our customary sign of peace, which I did with a hug and kiss on the cheek, being Italian myself, and told her, "See you next week." You can't imagine my shock and sadness when I read of her passing in Monday's paper. You have my deepest sympathy in your mother's passing. She was a special lady and will be missed; especially when I am at Mass on Friday afternoons and see the place where she sat, with no Rosina. I am so happy that I began singing at Mass at Brookside and had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful, sweet Lady.Sincerely,Betty Johnson
Kris Barnes & Henry Mleczko
April 8, 2013
Linda, Chancy & family My heart and prayers are with your family with the great loss you have shared. Her beauty and spirit lives on in you. Hold dear your memories she is finally reunited with your dad and is now your angel.
Jane Stich
April 7, 2013
To the family of Rosina, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will forever remember your mother. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.