Aurelia T. Cesario

1926 ∼ 2021

Aurelia T. Cesario
Aurelia Cesario passed on peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born June 1, 1926, in Kenosha, WI to Eugene and Teresa (Stancato) Trecroci, she was 94 years old. Aurelia graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1946. Just out of high school, Aurelia worked for Simmons Mattress Factory and did some waitressing at her brother Frank’s restaurant in Kenosha. She also worked for Kenosha Unified School District as a lunch lady. In 1946 she married the love of her life, Frank Cesario, and lived happily married for 50 years. Aurelia was a member of the Italian American Club, where she was honored as mother of the year. She was a lifelong member of the Holy Name Sodality and a devoted lifelong member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Aurelia loved spending time with family and friends and was always there when you needed her. One of her favorite ways to show her love was by cooking a good meal. Aurelia also loved hosting her Annual Neighborhood Picnic for over 50 years. She also enjoyed playing the game Scrabble any chance she had and was always the winner. Aurelia was a loving wife and mother of three. If you were lucky and blessed to have known Aurelia, you realized that she was an exceptional woman and a true/lifelong friend. Aurelia was a mother to all she met and loved by all who met her. Aurelia was proceeded in death by her husband Frank Cesario, her mother and father, Eugene and Teresa Trecroci; her mother and father-in-law Michael and Mary (Castoblie) Cesario; her sister Edith Parise; Brothers Frank (Mary) Cross, Ernie (Jemella) Trecroci, Edward (Madeline) Trecroci, Claud Trecroci, William (Viola) Cross, Richard (Iris) Cross. Aurelia is survived by her three sons, Frank (Jackie) Cesario of Mankato, MN, Rick Cesario of Kenosha, Keith (Lisa) Cesario of Kenosha; Seven grandchildren, Jon (Julie) Cesario, Ashley (Joey) Karls, Phillip Thomas, Hanna Cesario, Jenna Cesario, Tony (Crystal) Cesario, Andrea Cesario; and four great grandchildren, Aubrey, Naveah, Elena, and Shania; sister-in-law, Phyllis Trecroci and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice Alliance Hospice House for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Proko Funeral Home with a Wake Service and Rosary beginning at 4:00 p.m. Prayers will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church, 2224 45th St., Kenosha, WI. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery, Kenosha, WI. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Aurelia’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Larry Martin February 27, 2021
Dear Frank, Rick & Keith,I was deeply saddened to learn of your Mom's passing. I have nothing but wonderful memories of your Mom and your family. While our family moved away from 24th Avenue in 1972, my first ten years were some of the most wonderful growing up in the Holy Rosary neighborhood. I live in Madison now (Gregg and Mary Ellen both live in Texas), but I try and come home a few times a year to see cousins who still live in Kenosha. I last saw your Mom on one of my trips home several years ago at the Holy Rosary Festival. She was working the Chuck O' Luck booth. I sat down and we played together. We had a wonderful conversation of our time on 24th Avenue. I remember when I was 6 or 7, trying to earn some money to spend at Lenci's. I went around our block looking for yard jobs and projects. Your Mom hired me to weed the side bushes, paying me with a dollar and a bag of Cheetos. Great times. Whenever I'm in town, I try and stop at Saint George's to visit the graves of my Nana and my Aunt Mary & Uncle Gene Filippello. They rest right near your Dad. I always stop and say a prayer for him and now will for your Mom as well. It will always gives me a chance to think of them and remember my time growing up with you guys on our street. Those were special times. God bless you all and the memory of your Mom and Dad.Larry Martin 4514 Keating TerraceMadison, WI 53711
The Bradford Class of ‘75 February 25, 2021
To Rick and the entire Cesario Family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the profound loss of your dear Mom. May your Mom’s Legacy of Family, Faith and Friendship with abundant Love continue in the heart and lives of all who knew her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close at this most difficult of times.Your Friends and Classmates from The Bradford Class of ‘75
Michael Stancato February 24, 2021
Aurelia was as wonderful person. Intelligent, generous, faithful wife, devoted mother and an outstanding chef of traditional Calabrian cooking. She will be missed. First Cousin Michael J. Stancato
CLAUDIA CORRADINI February 22, 2021
Ral was such a sweetheart!!! We all loved her soooo much!! I remember going with my best friend Lisa Cesario, her daughter Ashley was good friends with our daughter Christina Corradini/ Saffen trick or treating every year& we always went to zeal’s house first! She always had trick or treat bags for Ashley, Christina & Carly! She Always made you feel so special! She will be greatly missed! Our condolences to CESARIO family 🙏🏼😢❤️we love you! Sending Love& Prayers. Heaven has a beautiful Angel❤️
Jean Thompson February 22, 2021
Ral was a dear friend of my mother (Mary Steele) and Godmother to my brother Robert Steele. Even though she wasn't actually our Aunt we always called her Aunt Ral. She was a beautiful, loving person inside and out. I have many wonderful memories of her. She will be missed by many. Love you Aunt Ral