Antonio Tenuta, 88, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marano Principato, Provincia Cosenza, Italy, on July 3, 1930, he was the son of the late Annunziato and Carmina (Ricchio) Tenuta. He was educated in the schools of Italy and moved to Kenosha in 1962. On January 8, 1967, he married Emma Caira in Marano Principato, Italy and shortly thereafter they returned to Kenosha. They enjoyed almost 52 years of marriage. Antonio was employed with J.I. Case for over 30 years and also owned and operated DeRango’s on Washington Avenue in Racine for nearly 30 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, the Italian American Club, Roma Lodge and the UAW Local 180. He enjoyed gardening, taking care of his rental properties, and socializing with his friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Emma Tenuta of Kenosha; three children, Francesca Tenuta of Milwaukee, Fernando (Julie) Tenuta of Racine, and Ivana (Frank) DiCastri of Wauwatosa; a brother, Joseph (Elsa) Tenuta of Palos Heights, IL; and six grandchildren, Isabella, Lukas, Anthony, Dominic, Leo and Frankie. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Mariano, Amedeo, Fedele and Cesare; and a sister, Ada Tenuta. Antonio’s family would like to thank all his doctors and caregivers over the past few years for all the kind and compassionate care they gave him. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 20th, at Proko Funeral Home from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 21st, with a prayer service at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Antonio’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofunerlahome.com
Condolences
Jim 'DOC' Poplawski
December 18, 2018
Deepest Sympathy on your loss. I worked with Tony at CASE. Always a pleasure. Jim 'DOC' Poplawski, Chairman, UAW Local 180 Retirees
FWD
December 13, 2018
Euoh! Totò!! What a life! You did it!! Born in a house so small you wouldn’t believe it, sometimes sleeping head-to-toe with your brothers. All this immigrant needed was a good heart, great values, a supportive family, and an almost incredible work ethic to make it in America. And make it he did, working multiple jobs, always saving, sending three kids to college and beyond. I sometimes can’t believe it when I think about how much you accomplished in your 88 years. As if that were not enough, think of the lives you’ve touched! From your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews both here and abroad, to your customers at DeRangos (“can Tony make the pizza please?”), to your coworkers, friends and neighbors (“Korbel anyone?”). You have been a second father to me, and I am so proud to have known you. Ti voglio bene, Totò, ti voglio bene.
R Bailey
December 12, 2018
Death is the hardest thing we have to deal with in life. I know words can do little to take away the pain you are feeling, so may the God of comfort be with your family, helping you to cope. Lean on Him in the days to follow, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 and read of his marvelous hope for those who have fallen asleep in death, John 11:41-44. Jesus performed this miracle as a preview for the future, John 5:21. My deepest sympathy.