Guy J. Santelli

1934 ∼ 2016

Guy J. Santelli
Guy J. Santelli, 82, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at NCH Baker Hospital in Naples, FL. Born in Kenosha on February 10, 1934, he was the son of the late Benedetto and Emilia (Iorio) Santelli. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was educated in local schools. Guy served his country in the United States Army, entering the service May 24, 1954, and was honorably discharged on April 21, 1956. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Army of Occupation (Germany) Metal and the Good Conduct Medal. On November 10, 1962, he married Gemma Guidotti in Hancock, MI, and they were blessed to be able to celebrate 53 years of marital life together. Guy retired from American Motors Corporation, from the Engine Division as superintendent in 1986. He was a member of the Italian American Society, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society and UAW Local 72. Guy was devoted to his family and he was extremely proud of his grandchildren. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and one of his greatest joys was attending Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans with his wife and sons watching the Packers beat the Patriots. He also enjoyed talking about old cars and spending the last 20 winters in Florida with his Naples condo family. Survivors include his wife, Gemma of Kenosha; five sons, Sammy (Mary Jo) of Kenosha, Paul (Debbie) of Green Bay, Timothy (Anna) of Kenosha, Guy II (Anna) of Kenosha and Anthony (Jennifer) of Kenosha; two brothers, Ben (Janet) Santelli, Jr. and Robert (Kathleen) Santelli, both of Kenosha; a sister, Theresa Chianelli of Racine; and eleven grandchildren, Maria, Ashley, Monica, Vinny, Douglas, Francesca, Adrianna, Dominic, Julia, Matteo and Joseph. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dolores Polentini; and a brother-in-law, Frank Chianelli. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 21st, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd, with a prayer service at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. and Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Guy’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Susan Nielsen (June) March 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the Santelli family. May sweet memories help you through this sad time. Prayers said for peace for all of you.
Greg June March 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Santelli family. By God's love and strength, may He comfort and guide you through this time. Our time here is but very short and soon we shall win our own race, with the Lord's promise. By having Him living within us, someday we'll be joining our loved ones once again, while joyously singing His praises! Blessings.