Aurora M. Volpendesta, 86, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Clarebridge with her family at her side. Born in Racine on June 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antoniette (Cucunato) Mazzie. She graduated from Horlick High School. On October 21, 1950, she married Peter Volpendesta in Racine. They moved to Kenosha that same year. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2011. Aurora was employed as a supervisor at Johnson Wax, AMC and the Kenosha Unified Lunch program for over 30 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, the Italian American Ladies Auxiliary where she was Mother of the Year and she enjoyed lunching with her “Girls Club” for many years. Aurora also loved to travel and loved her home with its view of Lincoln Park. Aurora is survived by her three loving children, Marlene (Jimmie) Rosko of Racine, Mark (Darci Hubbard) Volpendesta of Houston, TX, and Carmella (Carl) Ricchio of Kenosha; six grandchildren, Ashlee (Eric) Nelson, Felicia (Steven Blanco) Lucas, Lauren Volpendesta, Joseph (Chrissy) Ricchio, Anthony Ricchio and Peter (Michelle) Ricchio; eight great-grandchildren, Rachel, Emma, Cameron, Joey, Rian, Anthony, Carson and Johnny; two sisters, Rose Hagman and Edith (David) Buhler, both of Racine; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Gina Marie Rosko; and a brother, Ralph Mazzie. The family would like to thank the staff at Wynwood and Clarebridge for all of the kind and compassionate care they gave Aurora. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 2nd, at Our Lady of the Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials for the Gina Marie Rosko Scholarship Fund through Chase Bank would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Aurora’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com