Gaetana Pontillo

1940 ∼ 2015

Gaetana “Donna” Pontillo, 75, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie with her family by her side. She was born on July 26, 1940 the daughter of the late John A. and Virginia (Vena) Volpentesta. She attended local schools and graduated from St. Therese School of Nursing in 1961. In 1991, she married the love of her life, Anthony N. Pontillo in Kenosha. She worked for Kenosha Medical Center for six years and was fortunate enough to be able to stay at home to raise her two boys. She returned to long term care nursing, retiring from Brookside Care Center in 2001 as Assistant Director to Nurses. She is survived by her husband, Anthony N. Pontillo; her sons, Michael J. (Lael) Piehl, John R. (Renee) Piehl, Anthony J. (Sandy) Pontillo and Scott A. (Jane) Pontillo; her sister, Carole J. (Robert) Schmidt; grandchildren, Caleb and Vanessa Piehl, Solomon, Elias and Jada Jane Pontillo; Tyler Pontillo and Nicolle (Kevin Larsen) Kitt; and great-grandson, Charlie Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Daniel Kitt. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th, at the Proko Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Brookside Care Center would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Donna's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Ed Ptasienski October 24, 2015
Tony. My deepest sympathies to you & your family for such a huge loss. Ed Pt
Cy and Elaine Pontillo October 23, 2015
Just learned about your loss. So sorry, she will be greatly missed. Her gracious personality connected with us. Condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Thomas Piehl October 22, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Chuck and Diane Giovanelli October 22, 2015
Tony, Chuck and I, are deeply saddened by the loss of your wife Donna, we will include her in our prayers. May she rest in peace. Chuck& Dy
Virginia Carstarphen October 20, 2015
Todd and I are so sorry for your loss. Although I only met Donna on one occassion - her warmth and kindness were most apparrent. Wishing all of her family and friends comfort.
Gary and Noreen Jeffson October 16, 2015
Tony and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Louise Brown October 15, 2015
My sinerest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort help you to take one day at a time, with the hope of being together again in the near future. Again my deepest sympathy.
Joyce & Ozzie Sorensen October 15, 2015
Tony and family,We're thinking of you all at this difficult time, and wishing you comfort and peace. Extending our sincere sympathy and friendship. We will hold on to all the good times and memories of "Gaetana" with a smile. All our love.