Therisa Natalie Metallo

1918 ∼ 2023

Therisa Natalie Metallo
Therisa Natalie Metallo, 104, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Willowbrook Assisted Living. Born in Kenosha, WI, on December 30, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Greco) Marrelli. She moved to Italy as an infant and was educated there. She returned to Kenosha as a teenager. On June 10, 1939, she married Emil Anthony Metallo at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2001. Therisa was employed at Samuel Lowe, NASH, American Motors, and at Chrysler as a welder until her retirement after 27 years of employment. She enjoyed playing cards and making homemade Italian food for her family. Survivors include a daughter: Carmella Benkovich; four grandchildren: Jason Metallo, John (Vicki) Benkovich, Theresa (Bill) Kinville, and Mary (Tim) Sheffield; six great-grandchildren: Emily, Matthew, John, Pauli, Anthony, and Zach; and five siblings: Giovanni Coscarelli, Rocco Coscarelli, Esterina Vildoza, Ida Martini and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Aside from her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law: James and Carole Metallo; a son-in-law: Tom Benkovich; and four siblings: Eugene Marrelli, Frank Coscarelli, Iola Carracciolo, Fiorina Librande and Alfredo Coscarelli. The family would like to thank Hospice Alliance and the staff of Willowbrook for the compassionate care they provided to Therisa. Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Proko Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church, 2224 45th Street, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Therisa’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Barbara Paulson July 2, 2023
Theresa was a wonderful and caring person. She always put others before her. Her family was everything to her. I was fortunate to be a part of her extended family. I was a Marrelli at one time. Do to circumstances I lost touch with her. But I loved her very much. Prayers for family. Love them also. May she rest in peace with God.
Steve & Nora Pierce June 29, 2023
We loved seeing her cook in her basement kitchen, she was kind enough to teach us some of her recipes!
Jessica Martini (Ida’s granddaughter) June 28, 2023
Tía, I Thank God I was able to visit you recently. I love you and will miss you. Rest in peace with our loved ones. Thank you for being you. 🤍
Francesco B June 26, 2023
She was an incredible woman. Glad to have so many fond memories of her, Uncle Emil and family, from my childhood. I will always cherish them in my heart. Rest in heavenly peace Aunt Therisa. Frankie (Roses Son)