Viola M. Pierangeli, 96, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Kenosha Senior Living. Born in Kenosha on July 23, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Aversa) Salerno. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she graduated from Kenosha High School in 1938. On August 4, 1943, she married Dino A. Pierangeli at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1998. Viola was employed at Nash during World War II, Reed’s Drug Store, and as a lunch cook at Bain Elementary School until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the Holy Rosary Altar Society, and the Italian American Ladies’ Auxiliary. Viola was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed cooking and canning. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving Viola are her six children, Patricia (Gary) Mocco, Linda Davis, Dean (Dianne) Pierangeli, Dina (James Sr.) Dorr, Christopher (Paul Berge) Pierangeli, and James (Janice) Pierangeli; a sister, Carmella Fox; two sisters-in-law, Irma Ferraro, and Frances Pierangeli; nine grandchildren, Anna Hines, Monica Johnson, Michael Davis, Emily Barczak, Jason Schlinsog, Greg Schlinsog, Dino Pierangeli, James Dorr, Jr., and Ann Dorr; and 22 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a grandson, Steven Pierangeli; a brother, Dominic Salerno; and two sisters, Rose Hebda and Jennie DiLetti. Viola’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of both Kenosha Senior Living and Hospice Alliance for all the kind and compassionate care they gave her. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 20th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 21st, with a prayer service at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. and Mass celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Viola’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mary LoVetro
July 24, 2017
I'm so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the love and memories you share of her help at this time and know you all are thought of fondly.
Ben and Linda St. Louis
July 20, 2017
Dear Dean and Dianne, Extending our sympathy to you at this sad time. Your mom sounded like a strong, hard working, family-oriented woman and surely played a role in your own successful life. Heartfelt condolences to you. Ben and Linda
Greg and Barb Pierangeli
July 18, 2017
To the family of Aunt Viola Pierangeli, our deepest condolences and heart felt sympathy to you all on the loss of your Mother. Feel comfort in the fact that she will be joining loved ones who proceeded her. The pain and suffering endured here on Earth will not follow her. Aunt Viola will be missed that is certain. Love, Barbara Grabow, Phil & Mary Pierangeli, and Greg and Barb Pierangeli.
Donna Cook
July 17, 2017
Aunt Viola, I remember the beautiful iris flowers you would put on my gifts as a child. When we were kids, we would come over to play with cardboard dolls and cut out clothes from old catalogs. You were so creative and loving. Thank you for your special love over the years. Your family is truly blessed to have had you for their mother. Your niece, Donna.