Elizabeth J Niccolai

1918 ∼ 2014

Elizabeth J. Niccolai, a resident of Kenosha, died on March 30, 2014. She was born on April 15, 1918, in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of the late Peter and Caroline (Franceschi) Niccolai. She was educated in the schools of Kenosha. She was an army nurse stationed in England and then retired from Downey Veterans Hospital of Great Lakes, IL. Elizabeth was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church. She traveled extensively with good friends; and being an avid sports fan, especially baseball, took many nieces and nephews to games as recent as the Brewers. She was also a great photographer and took many slides and pictures of her travels and family. Elizabeth is survived by a sister, Lillian Hartnell of Kenosha; and a sister-in-law, Norma Niccolai of Burlington. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marguerite and Mary; and five brothers, Albert, Edward, Frank, Peter and Alfred; and a very dear friend, Dolores Mitchell. The family would like to thank the staff of Casa Del Mare, especially her caregiver, Sandra Fonte for the wonderful care given to Elizabeth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 4th, at St. Marks Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance or St. Marks Catholic Church would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Elizabeth’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

jody jaeck April 4, 2014
Oh boy! Two words for Liz. What a treat for heaven. It has been a privilege to have met her. She was the sweetest, most caring and loving person, who just happened to also swim at the downtown Kenosha YMCA. She made beautiful swim suits and swam like a trooper with her goggles and fins. She taught me how to appreciate even the very small things in life. As well as the art of concord grape picking from her vine and processing them into grape jelly. Her enthusiasm bubbled over even to her beloved baseball. She spoke so highly of her wonderful family, which included some very special nephews and nieces. The episode of building a bathing suit from scratch was only one of the giggly great memories of her patience and kindness to others. "The suit" was so cool. I never appreciated more the experience of her patience with this "green horn" from the YMCA. I know I missed out on the last few years, with me being ill, but I know with a smile Liz is with God. Sometimes He needs first aid also. You, family and friends have my deepest sympathy as it is our loss and I am so grateful that I had the privilege of being a very small speck in her life. God bless all of you. Respectfully, Marilyn
Ann Niccolai April 2, 2014
Rest in peace Aunt Liz. Till we meet again. Luv, Ann