Serafino “Sam” Ruffolo, 70, of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at his home after a brief battle with liver cancer. Born on August 26, 1944, in Marano Principato Province of Cosenza, Italy, he was the son of the late Giacomo and Saveria (Guido) Ruffolo. Serafino came to Kenosha with his mother and siblings to reunite with his father and older siblings that had previously moved to America. Serafino returned to Italy to marry the love of his life Nella on October 15, 1967, returning to Kenosha, having a reception with family and friends at the Italian American Club, and then making Kenosha their home. Serafino was employed with Eaton Corp. Dynamatic for 18 years until company closure and various machine shops until retirement. Serafino was a member of the Italian American Club, a strong supporter of the Democratic Party, and a truly proud member of the Wine Makers of America, proudly making his own homemade wine. He also enjoyed making Italian meats such as soppressata, going to car shows, spending time at Festival Foods/Good Value Pharmacy with his “second family” especially the ladies who referred to him as "Troublemaker”, family summer trips to Wisconsin Dells, he loved teaching his grandsons about cooking and eating steaks, a special place in his heart were his summer day trips to Lake Geneva with his beautiful wife Nella. Above all his most enjoyment was simply being with his family, Sunday family dinners were a must and most enjoyed. Serafino had a larger than life personality that will truly be missed and never forgotten by his loving family. Serafino is survived by his wife of 47 years Nella, his three daughters Saveria (Franco) Tenuta, Francesca (Nunzio) Covelli and Catherine (Steven) Rickman all of Kenosha, three brothers Kelly (Rita) Ruffolo, Benny (Barb) Ruffolo and Armando (Vanda) Ruffolo and a sister Rose (Carmine) Caruso, sister in-laws Maria Ruffolo and Amelia Ruffolo, Rosaria (Frank) DeBartolo and brother in-laws Frank (Giuliana) Ruffolo and Renato (Brunella) Ruffolo all of Kenosha, his eight grandchildren Antonio, Michael, Serafino, Franco and Nicholas Covelli, Mariano Tenuta , Steven Jr. and his young lady Sophia Rickman who all will truly miss their Nanu. Serafino was preceded in death by his beloved parents, two brothers Francesco “Frank” Ruffolo and Leopoldo “Leo” Ruffolo, and his Father and Mother-in-law Emilio and Rita Ruffolo. The family would to like to extend thanks to Hospice Alliance, Good Value Pharmacy (Phillip Berce and staff), Walgreens pharmacy (Dino Gallo and staff), Dr. Priti Patel and staff, Johnson Bank South, and a special thank you to family and friends for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 27th, from the Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 26th, at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Sam’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com