Robert A. Mayo, Sr., 78, of Kenosha, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 15, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, CT, on August 30, 1932, he was the son of the late Jonas and Mary (Toth) Mayo. On September 7, 1953, he married Beverly Caracciolo in Bridgeport, CT. They met while they were both serving in the United States Navy. He entered the United States Navy on June 1, 1951, during the Korean War, and was honorably discharge on May 31, 1956. He received the Korean Service Medal with three Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Miniature U.S. Marine Corps emblem on the Korean Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He had been employed as an Industrial Steel buyer for several Heavy Equipment Manufacturers in Wisconsin and Ohio for over 30 years. After his retirement he worked part-time as a Currier for the Bank of Kenosha. He was very active in sports. He enjoyed refereeing football and basketball. He was a devout football fanatic, an avid sports fan and New York Yankees fan. He especially loved vacationing in Hawaii. An avid cycle enthusiast, he was involved with the Tuesday Night Races at the Kenosha Velodrome. His hobbies included reading, bicycling, and constructing model airplanes. Surviving are his wife, Beverly of Kenosha; his three children, Diana Lynn Graves of Kenosha, Robert (Teresa) Mayo, Jr. of Medina, OH, and Linda Joy Mayo of Kenosha; a brother, John (Jan) May of Bridgeport, CT; two grandchildren, Betty Ann Graves and Brian Graves; many nieces and nephews; and he adored his brother-in-law; Renato Castiglia. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Roger Graves. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 18th, at First Assembly of God at 6:00 p.m. Interment at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery will be private. Visitation will be held on Monday at First Assembly of God from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Robert’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Mary Lou Crocco
July 17, 2011
To Aunt Bev, Diana Lynn, Robert and Linda Joy, I will always remember Uncle Bob ("UB"!)for his devotion to his family, and his limitless energy and enthusiasm. I will treasure memories of your visits to Connecticut, especially those backyard gatherings. Caroline, Jackie and I thank you for always keeping in touch, for checking on how we're doing. I know he will hug Nagymama and Nagyapa! God Bless you all, with love from "LuLu" (Uncle Bob was the only person I let call me that!)
Pam Banaszewsli
July 17, 2011
My sincere sympathy to all of the family, I worked at Dynamatic Corp. with Bob and so enjoyed talking to him, he always had something interesting to converse about. I am so sorry for your loss.