Mary Helen Pietrangeli, 96, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Mentor, OH. Born in Litchfield, IL, on January 26, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Tony and Anna (Hrebik) Bellaver. She resided, for most of her life, in Kenosha and attended the Kenosha local schools. On March 19, 1939, she married Emil Pietrangeli at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, a marriage which lasted 73 years until his death in 2012. She had been employed at American Motors as a buyer in the Purchasing Department. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She and her husband enjoyed bowling and were avid sports enthusiasts. She was a Chicago Bear fan surrounded by Packer fans and a St. Louis Cardinal fan surrounded by Cubs fans. Surviving are a daughter, Joan (Robert) Pagnini of Concord Township, OH; her daughter-in-law, Diana Pietrangeli of Yorkville, IL; a sister, Betty Ann Dowe of Kenosha, WI; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; one niece; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and son, Neil Jon Pietrangeli. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 3rd, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, September 2nd, 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 and Sign Mary’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Carrie (Kuzik) Beirne
September 1, 2016
Emil and Mary were dear, long time wonderful friends of my parents, Henry and Jeanette Kuzik. Mary taught Dad how to dance and oh the stories they all shared from their teen years! Sad for your family, but know there will be happiness, dancing and stories in heaven as all our angel parents unite!! Rest in Peace dear ones.
Bettie Wawrzyniak
September 1, 2016
Sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was quite the Fun Gal! I worked with her daughter in law, Diana at Highland View hair studio on Roosevelt Rd.Kenosha many years ago. Mary taught me how to play Gin Rummy. We were at a shower. She was a real pleasure to know!!Full of life and I bet rite to the end of her life! My condolences to all the family.Bettie
Sue (Kuzik) Swaton
August 31, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Her and Emil were my mother and father's best friends since they were teenagers. Whenever I saw Mary, she always put a smile on my face with her bubbly personality. She will truly be missed, however my mom and dad are happy to entertain both her and Emil in Heaven. I'm sure they are having a great time laughing and talking about the good old times. My father has been waiting for Mary so he can polka with her again.