Joseph Richard Polentini, Sr. 82, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 10, 2018, at Brookside Care Center. Born in Kenosha on March 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Dante and Gina (Andreucci) Polentini. On September 15, 1956, he married Dolores Santelli; she preceded him in death on July 31, 2013. Joseph owned and operated Polentini’s Bakery with his son Joseph until his retirement in 2012. He is survived by his son, Joseph (Jenny) Polentini of Kenosha; four daughters, Mary (Dan) Kober of Beach Park, IL, Linda (Ron Biggs) Patrick of Kenosha, Nancy Patrick of Kenosha, and Lisa (Frank) DeAngelis of Salem; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy (Walter) Ebner of Kenosha and Anna Polentini of Kenosha; a brother-in-law, Ben (Janet) Santelli of Kenosha; and three sisters-in-law, Theresa Chianelli of Racine, and Kathleen Santelli and Gemma Santelli, both of Kenosha. Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Polentini; a sister-in-law, Loretta Polentini; and three brothers-in-law, Robert and Guy Santelli, and Frank Chianelli, II. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 12th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 13th, starting with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. and a Mass celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Joseph's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dean & Marilyn Jensen
September 24, 2018
Dear Linda & family,Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of mourning.
Dan Hutt
September 14, 2018
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing.Your parents were wonderful people and always treated me like family.RIP Joe.
Cookie Liegakos
September 13, 2018
To the Polentini family, my deepest sympathy. Joe was a great guy. Uncle Monday talked about him all the time. We enjoyed his home make spaghetti sauce that he brought to the home when he came to visit. He will be missed.
Ingrid Thompson
September 12, 2018
Lisa and Mary: I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Dad. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.Take care,Ingrid
Eric Martin
September 12, 2018
Hi Lisa and Mary - I'm so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking about you two here at NSSED. --Eric
Judy VanDerhaeghen
September 12, 2018
Mary and Lisa to you and your families - I am so sorry to hear about you Dad. My sympathies and prayers are with you. He is at peace now. Take care, Judy
Lowanda
September 11, 2018
Your family have my heartfelt condolences. Death is never easy, and it brings great sorrow. I would like for you to know that in God's Word the Bible, found at John 5:28, 29 these verses tell us about the wonderful promise of a resurrection of our dead love ones. We have the hope of seeing our love ones again. What a joyful time we will have. I hope these verses will comfort you at this difficult time.
Cathy Niermann
September 11, 2018
Joe was an exceptional gentleman. He was always funny and up for anything. I'm so sorry for the loss but enjoy the memories when you get together and reminisce. I believe he's there and laughing with you. Cathy from Brookside Care Center
Sally A. Hutt
September 11, 2018
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Polentini to his family and friends. I am still "Aunt Sally" to his daughters Linda and Nancy, as well as to his wonderful Patrick grandchildren and great grandchildren. He and Delores always treated me as part of his extended family and for that, I will always be grateful. Rest easy Joe, your job has been well done.
Ray & Debby Houte
September 11, 2018
We loved living next door to Joe and Dolores for many years and wished we could bring them along when we moved. Joe always greeted us with a smile and a wave and was ready to help with anything we needed. Watching the kids grow up was a treat as well. It is quite exceptional to have neighbors as kind and considerate as the Polentini family. We are out of town or we would be at the funeral home. It is our hope that we will see all the kids under better circumstances but we want to extend our condolences to all of them. Enjoy reliving all your wonderful memories of your father and grandfather.
Ernestine Lonzo
September 11, 2018
Dear family so very sorry for your loss. May the love of family, the support of friends, and the many fond memories that you shared over the years bring warmth to your hearts. Many have found inner peace in the promises of our Heavenly Father Jehovah. (Ps 83:18) The promise to end death, and sorrow. The promise to reunite us with our loved ones.Revelation 21:4 Acts 24:15. May theses scripture promises comfort us as they did me in my time of loss