Lida Lenci

1931 ∼ 2020

Lida Lenci, 89, of Kenosha, passed away due to declining health, on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House. Born in Camigliano, Lucca, Italy, on June 8, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Annunziata DelFrate. On November 19, 1950, she married Romano Lenci in Italy, and they moved to Kenosha where they have resided for 69 years. They just celebrated their 70th anniversary. Lida was a dedicated homemaker for many years. She and Romano then owned and operated Lenci’s Delicatessen from 1965-1983. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Altar Society there, the Italian American Club, Moose Club, and Knights of Columbus. Aside from her many involved activities, she was a master seamstress and loved to sew, cook, read, and above all else, loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Romano; three children, Mauro (Carol) Lenci, Dominic (Jeannie) Lenci, and Sandra (Chuck) Ambrosini; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Kathryn) Lenci, Michelle Lenci, Katie Lenci, Andrea (Russell) Preston, Joseph (Susan) Lenci, Nicole (Jimmy) Sepanik, and Benjamin Ambrosini; and eight great-grandchildren, Colman, Anika, Gabriella, Emily, Allie, Katie, Nolan, and Eden. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Maria (Giovan Angelo) and Lilia (Lino) of Italy. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Hospice Alliance for the compassionate care they provided. Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 29th, at Proko Funeral Home, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, November 30th, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2224 45th Street, at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will take place privately at All Saints Mausoleum. Facial coverings and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Rosary Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Lida’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Rick Cesario November 29, 2020
You and your family haves my deepest sympathy. May God Bless your family always.
Laura Becker November 28, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to the family on the passing of Lida Lenci. May you find peace , love and joy in all the memories you have shared. Love Laura, Todd and Hunter Becker.
Rose C Giannini November 28, 2020
My condolences to the entire family. May she rest in peace
Bob Thomas November 28, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
David Lauer November 26, 2020
Dom & Jeannie,Marilyn and I send our sympathies to you and your family at Mrs. Lenci's passing. We remember her well from our stops at the deli. May God give you peace as you mourn her passing.David Lauer