In Loving Memory

Michael Rudolph Montemurro

9/11/1928 — 5/2/2015

Proko Funeral Home

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Michael R. Montemurro, 86, was called to heaven on Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Sun City West, AZ. He was born in Kenosha on September 11, 1928, to the late Michael and Concetta (Stancato) Montemurro. He was educated in local schools. On June 28, 1947, he married his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy M. Herrmann at St. George Catholic Church in Kenosha, WI. He was formerly employed by Simmons Company, American Motors, The Fraternal Order of Eagles and Snap-on Incorporated, retiring in 1992. A member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Holy Rosary Holy Name Society, he was also a member of the Italian American Society. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and bowling. He and his wife wintered in Arizona for the last 23 years. Michael was most proud of his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Montemurro of Kenosha; his seven children, Michael (Jean) Montemurro, Kathleen Steinberg, Gerald (Nancy) Montemurro, Diane (Joseph) Leonardi, Ronald (Mariruth) Montemurro, Mary Jo (Rocco) LaMacchia, Mathias (Pat) Montemurro; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and an expected new born great-grandchild in the summer of 2015; a sister, Adelaide Swartz; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Vincent and Anthony Montemurro. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9th, at Proko Funeral Home at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2224-45th Street, at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. Memorials to the Diabetes Foundation or Saint Joseph Catholic Academy would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Michael’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

In Memory

Moments to treasure

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Vikki Johnson Wendling May 11, 2015

My heart goes out to all of you at this time of loss.I know personally how close your family is and feel your pain. Your father was a great leader and a loving man.So sorry for your loss!Vikki

Mike Serpe May 9, 2015

Dear Mike and Kathy,I am very sorry to hear of the passing of such a very kind and gentle man. I know that there are many wonderful memories of your father that will always give you reasons aplenty to smile for the rest of your lives.Be well and take care of those you love.Mike Serpe6674 Hidden DriveEgg Harbor, WI 54209

Marcy Marinelli May 8, 2015

Sending our condolences to your family on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. May God give you his peace during this difficult time.Marcy & Dan MarinelliBeltsville, MD

RIKK BROUGHTON May 6, 2015

BEING THAT I WORK WITH MARY JO WHO IS THE SWEETEST, AND MOST CARING PERSON I KNOW HER FATHER HAD TO BE AN EXCEPTIONALLY GREAT GUY. SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS AND WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MIND AND IN PRAYERS.

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