Ferdinando "Fred" Monardi, 81, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee with his family by his side. Born on February 23, 1929, in Folignano, Ascoli Piceno, Italy, he was the son of the late Marino and Rosa (Fortino) Monardi. In 1961, he came to Kenosha from Italy to make his home. On September 10, 1959, he married Dora Succitti in Moltignano, Italy. He was formerly employed by G. LeBlanc Corp., Dynamatic Corp. and later at Paielli’s Bakery until his retirement. A member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Fred enjoyed gardening and making wine. Surviving are his wife, Dora; his three children, Marino (Lisa) Monardi of San Rafael, CA, Fred Monardi, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, and Connie (Christopher) Dropp of Kenosha; his two grandchildren, Gabriella and Marino Monardi; two sisters, Anna Core and Mimmina Fioravanti, both of Italy; and many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mario; and two sisters, Maria Antonini and Gorizia Lucci. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 17th, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Fred’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com