Gemma Tenuta, 79, of Kenosha, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Aurora Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Born on June 3, 1938, in Cosenza, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella (Tenuta) Aceto. On March 21, 1959, she married Mariano Tenuta in Buenos Aires, Argentina and in 1976, they moved and made Kenosha their home. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2008. Gemma was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Surviving her are her twin sons, Francisco Antonio (Saveria) Tenuta and Juan Carlos (Giulia) Tenuta, both of Kenosha; a daughter, Liliana (Maximo) Bauza of Kenosha; six grandchildren, Pablo, Sergio, and Gabriela (Kyle) Bardele, and Mariano, Angelica and Isabella Tenuta, all of Kenosha; two great-grandchildren, Wesley and Luca; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Esterina, Maria, Carolina, and Conception Aceto; and two brothers, Orlando and Giuseppe Aceto. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, September 28th, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with a prayer service at Proko Funeral Home prior at 9:15 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 27th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Gemma’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Ali Goyette
September 26, 2017
Lili, Franco, Juan and the rest of the Tenuta Family, I am deeply saddened by the death of your mother. She was such a beautiful kind-hearted woman who will be missed by all those left behind. It's even harder on all of you because it did happen so fast. There will be a huge void on Facebook too. I loved all of her posts, and will miss seeing her beautiful smiling face. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary C Zak-Holzer
September 26, 2017
Lili,Franco and Juan, my deepest Condolences on the loss of you mother. I've never met you mother, but enjoyed seeing her pictures. A glass a wine and her beautiful smile . She's with your father now, and they will both be watching and guiding you through life. Hugs to all of you.
Karen Kaiser
September 26, 2017
One of the nicest ladies I have had the pleasure to know! We will all miss her at Holy Rosary. Festival will not be the same without her at Franco & Liliana's booths!! Prayers to the Family.
Liliana Bauza
September 25, 2017
Mom, how I miss you already! You left us so fast and soon that is hard to comprehend. it hurts so much not having you with me. I love you and miss you so much mom 😢😢😢