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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 & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit Donna's Online Memorial Book at: www.prokofuneralhome.com |
Judy Testard (Bauer)
Mira Barbara Westphal (Rossman)
I will always remember Donna's bubbly nature. I appreciate all the work that she spent keeping the class connections for everyone. Rest well, Donna
Mira Barbara Westphal Rossman
Earl Schackmuth
My wife and I will miss all your class efforts. Thank you. Rest in peace, Donna.
Earl Schackmuth
Bill Lienau
I hate getting these notices, some of them more meanful to me then others but Donna and I go all the way back to McKinley elementary school, in Kendergarden . She was always a class act.
Sue Baker (Balza)
I am so sorry to hear about Donna. She was always smiling and a great gal. Our prayers and thoughts go out to her family and friends. Jim and Sue Baker Balza
Ted Kuroski
Just like Bill L. Donna and I went thru school together starting at McKINNLY. She was always a pleasure to around.
She and my cousin Beverly Shakus were very good friends. I will let Bev know about Donna`s passing.
Katie Arneson (Freeman)
Sad tbo hear of Donna's passing. She will now be a bright star in the sky to keep an eye on us. Such a bubbly, sweet lady gone. Prayers to her family.Katie Arneson Freeman
Judy Erickson (Mielke)
Donna was such a good person. I've known her since grade school at McKinley. She was always nice to everyone. A huge loss to so many.
Tom Marcoe
Rest in peace Donna, thank you for keeping our class connected, when we visit this web site we will think of you.
Toni Pellegrino (Dismore)
So sorry to hear about Donna's passing! She was always smiling and great to be around, She will be missed by all!