Obituary for Carmine Savaglio
Carmine Savaglio, 96 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 10, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 24, 1924, in Marano Principato, Cosenza, Italy, the son of the late Ferdinando and Luigina (Caira) Savaglio. On December 31, 1945, he was united in marriage to Giuseppina Ricchio in Marano Principato, Cosenza.
Carmine and Giuseppina emigrated to Kenosha on April 15, 1963, with their young family. They lived in Kenosha ever since.
Carmine was employed by J.I. Case Company in Racine, WI for over 25 years until his retirement in December of 1989. Carmine loved Kenosha and became a U.S. citizen in May of 1999 at the age of 75. He took pride in voting in every election.
He is survived by his daughters, Gina (Luigi) Aiello, Frances Ianni and her partner Fedele; sons, Fred (Cinzia) Savaglio and Anthony (DeeDee) Savaglio; a sisters-in-law, Pat Savaglio and Ada Ricchio and close brother-in-law, Benny Ricchio; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Carmine was preceded in death by his wife, Giuseppina in 2017. They were married 72 wonderful years. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Armando Savaglio and a sister, Christina (Giovanni) Ruffolo.
The Savaglio family would like to thank the Aurora at Home Hospice and Palliative Care for their passionate and loving care. Especially Breanna and Sherri.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Proko Funeral Home. Prayers will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, at the funeral home with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Kenosha. To live stream mass, please copy and paste https://www.facebook.com/ProkoFuneralHome/live_videos/ into your browser at 11:00am. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, Pleasant Prairie, WI. All in attendance are required to wear masks and respect social distancing.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Carmine’s
Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
He was born on October 24, 1924, in Marano Principato, Cosenza, Italy, the son of the late Ferdinando and Luigina (Caira) Savaglio. On December 31, 1945, he was united in marriage to Giuseppina Ricchio in Marano Principato, Cosenza.
Carmine and Giuseppina emigrated to Kenosha on April 15, 1963, with their young family. They lived in Kenosha ever since.
Carmine was employed by J.I. Case Company in Racine, WI for over 25 years until his retirement in December of 1989. Carmine loved Kenosha and became a U.S. citizen in May of 1999 at the age of 75. He took pride in voting in every election.
He is survived by his daughters, Gina (Luigi) Aiello, Frances Ianni and her partner Fedele; sons, Fred (Cinzia) Savaglio and Anthony (DeeDee) Savaglio; a sisters-in-law, Pat Savaglio and Ada Ricchio and close brother-in-law, Benny Ricchio; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Carmine was preceded in death by his wife, Giuseppina in 2017. They were married 72 wonderful years. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Armando Savaglio and a sister, Christina (Giovanni) Ruffolo.
The Savaglio family would like to thank the Aurora at Home Hospice and Palliative Care for their passionate and loving care. Especially Breanna and Sherri.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Proko Funeral Home. Prayers will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, at the funeral home with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Kenosha. To live stream mass, please copy and paste https://www.facebook.com/ProkoFuneralHome/live_videos/ into your browser at 11:00am. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, Pleasant Prairie, WI. All in attendance are required to wear masks and respect social distancing.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Carmine’s
Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com