Lucille Ann Aiello

1940 ∼ 2014

Dolly Aiello, 73, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kenosha on July 7, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Passanante) Ritacca. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she graduated from Kenosha High School. She was a high stepper, trumpet player and enjoyed ballet, tap and pointe. On January 13, 1962, she married Bruno Aiello at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A beautician for over 55 years, Dolly worked at Esther’s Beauty Shop for 43 years until it closed. She has been working at Studio 22 in Kenosha since 2003. Dolly was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church; she was on the home and school board, a volunteer at the Holy Rosary Festival pen game, and Ladies Altar Society officer, serving as Treasurer and Secretary for 30 years. Dolly taught cake decorating and sewing as a volunteer at Holy Rosary School, a member of Women of the Moose-Lodge and Genealogy Society. She enjoyed decorating wedding cakes and baking Italian pastries. Dolly also enjoyed Bingo and traveling to Las Vegas, and cheering for the Cubs and Yankees. Surviving are her husband, of 52 years, Bruno Aiello of Kenosha; her three children, Catherine (Jeffrey) Eggert of Kenosha, Lucille (Robert) Ruth of Brooklyn, WI, and James (Alison) Aiello of Hilliard, OH; four sisters, Rose Marie “Cookie” DelConte, Marilyn Bindelli, Virginia Ritacca and Juanita (Daniel) Stolfo; a sister-in-law, Rosalie Aceto; brother-in-law, Daniel (Barbara) Aiello all of Kenosha; and a brother-in-law, Douglas Reindl of Mesa, AZ; her ten grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas and Samuel Eggert, and Francesca, Flaviana, Robert, Josephine, John, Philomena and Thomas Ruth; and also many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, James and Catherine Aiello; a sister, Nadine Reindl; and three brothers-in-law, Mario Aceto, Dante Bindelli and James Del Conte. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Malik Bandealy, the staff of Aurora Cancer Center and Hospice Alliance for all the special care given to Dolly. Prayers will be held on Tuesday, July 1st, 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. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Dolly’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Julie Nelson (Rizzo) August 6, 2016
Dear Bruno and family,We are so sorry to hear of Dolly's passing at this late time. I miss her dearly and will always treasure the times we had together. She was such a sweet friend. I hope you are all well. Love,Julie (& Pam)
Christina Roth December 23, 2014
Dear Lucy Ruth and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will never forget her kind and generous personality. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories and strength from your faith, family, and friends.Chris Roth
lori veh July 1, 2014
Dear Cathy, Jeff and boys,So sorry to hear of the loss your mom and grandmother.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May wonderful memoriesgive you peace.Love,Steven, Lori and Alexander Veh
Jessica Billman June 29, 2014
Dear Lucy and the Aiello Family,I'm was so sorry to see that your Mom passed away. I was recently just thinking about her story in the Kenosha News regarding her family and a treasured trunk that carried their belongings from Italy. Was a wonderful story. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My Dad also passed away 7 months ago, so I can relate to how you must feel today. God Bless you...Jessica Kotz-Billman
John Anderson June 28, 2014
Bruno, my thoughts are with you at this time. My best wishes to you and your family.Why did I not know Dolly was a Rittacca. Both Ernie and I took trumpet lessons from Tony Rittaca.
John and Debby Colón June 27, 2014
Bruno and family-our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. What a privilege to have know such a wonderful, positive, beautiful lady! I am sure she will be missed by many.John and Debby Colón-Gilbert, AZ