Giuseppe Lucchetta

1935 ∼ 2022

Giuseppe Lucchetta
Giuseppe “Joe” Lucchetta, 86, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. Born in Cerisano, Provincia of Cosenza, Italy, on July 7, 1935, he was the son of the late Francesco and Rosina (Muoio) Lucchetta. While in Italy, he served as a Paratrooper in the Italian Army, and owned and operated his own car washing business in Cosenza. He moved to Kenosha in 1969. On February 19, 1977, he married Santina Sansone in Italy. Joe was employed at renowned florist Montpellier in France, Cardinali’s Bakery, American Brass Co., and went on to work for American Motors/Chrysler until his retirement. An entrepreneur, he ran a successful landscaping business while employed at Chrysler, and continued working after his retirement, going on to own and operate Lucchetta Family Restaurant. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and enjoyed watching sports, spending time outdoors - gardening flowers, vegetables, and caring for his lawn and trees, making homemade wine and salami, his collectable Cadillac car, and most of all – enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Santina Lucchetta; five children, Frank (Diana) Lucchetta, Rose (Jerry) Marabelli, Mary (Chris) Kauzrich, Sabrina (Gerry) Wood, and Joe (Alissa) Lucchetta; ten grandchildren, Kyra, Leah, Frank, Jacob, Jessica, Tessa, Gianna, Malena, Simona, and Sophia; four brothers, Oresto (Irene), Orlando (Olga), Domenic (Julia), and Mario (Sarina) Lucchetta; two sisters, Maria (Roger) Rey and Mirella (Pietro) Bruno; two brothers-in-law, Giuseppe and Domenico Sansone; and two sisters-in-law, Rosetta and Silvana Sansone. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Lucchetta; and a sister, Amelia Elia. Visitation will take place on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Proko Funeral Home, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1919 54th Street, at 11:00 a.m. Prayers will take place at the funeral home prior at 10:15 a.m. Entombment will follow Mass at All Saints Mausoleum. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Joe’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Kevin Bullamore June 17, 2022
Dear Joe,You were always sooooo good to me. Molto Grazie!!!! You took me in, treated me like a son, and I sooooo miss the good old days we shared at Lucchetta's Pizzeria with you and the familia, and the years after. We had such a great team.... Your pizza was the best in Kenosha...... Santina's lasagna was the best in town....... Your daughter Sabrina was the best waitress ever......... Our boy Massimo was the best pizza maker...... and the best trouble maker!!!! Lol. Your son Little Joe was the best at going to Mac's Deli and chasing the girls.... Don Jarvis was the best delivery driver. Big Pina was one of the best waitresses and dish washers and overall a great friend to all of us. Little Pina was the best at eating all the pepperoni you used to give her when she was 4 years old and would come visit. Also miss the visits from all your family....... Orlando and Olga, Nadia, Uncle Sam, Frank, Rose, Mary, and the many others that you cared about and that cared about you. You were always familia to me Joe........... And you will always be in my broken heart.......... I love you soooooo much!!!!!!!! My deepest sympathy to the Lucchetta Family. My heart goes out to you!!!!! As I'm writing this..... I am crying..... but I know Joe is up in Heaven right now.... smiling! Miss your smile Joe. You were such a great human being, a father, grandfather, husband, brother, boss, hardworker...... You are one of the last of the Mohicans for sure. I remember your sign in the kitchen that said "My Way = The Only Way!!!!". Lol. Much Respect Joe...... You always did it "Your Way!!!!" May You Rest in Peace my friend!!!!!!! Love you with all my broken heart.....Kevin Bullamore
Massimo June 15, 2022
Mi dispiace Zio, spero che tu stia riposando in pace e sorridendo, ricordando tutti quei momenti divertenti e le risate che abbiamo condiviso tanti anni fa al ristorante. È ancora il mio lavoro preferito, soprattutto perché ho avuto modo di lavorare fianco a fianco con il mio Zio. Mi sei mancato non vederti tutti i fine settimana zio Giuseppe, e mi manchi ancora di più oggi. Grazie per tutto e per la mia prima opportunità nella vita!!Ricorderò sempre Zio! “Riposa in Pace”SempreMassimo