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Dorothy Dacquisto Obituary

Dacquisto, Dorothy Edna (Nee Praefke) Lifetime resident of Thiensville passed away peacefully on October 4, 2013, at the age of 94 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Nick, brother Allen Praefke, sister Erna, and daughter-in-law Lisa Dacquisto (nee Lourim). She is survived by her 5 children, Cindy (Scott Bower), Nicki (Carl Cluney), Tracy (Caves), Todd Dacquisto, and Robyn Kuether: 13 grandchildren: Zach, Amanda, John, Nicholas, Carly, Alexa, Casey, Cody, Jonathan, Joey, Kelly, Talia and Sienna; 3 great-grandchildren; and beloved dog Sheeba. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend whose love and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Visitation at Crossroads Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 11, 2013 (6031 Chapel Hill Rd, Mequon, WI) from 4:00-6:00PM; service to follow.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 6, 2013.

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December 26, 2013

Dearest Nicki and all the Dacquisto family, Tim and I were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I always looked forward to her comming into our office. She was so proud of her family and looked forward to the times when you came out to visit. Always very upbeat. I will truly miss her smiling face. Sandee Deppisch

Greg Moore

October 10, 2013

To Cindy and the Dacquisto family,
I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I clearly recall her loving involvement with all of you and the warmth and kindness she always expressed to those of us who were your friends. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 8, 2013

Tracy and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Pat Bluhm

Lynn (Balistrieri) Doucette

October 7, 2013

Dear Robyne, Todd and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She will be surely missed. Thinking of you and sending a prayer that you are surrounded by friends and family and celebrating your mom's amazing life with a sense of peace and happiness.

Kit Boesch

October 7, 2013

Cindy - just saw that your mom passed away. She looks so much like you (OK - so thats backwards!) A beautiful woman who will obviously be dearlymissed. I am sorry for your loss. - Kit Boesch

Susan (Nicolai) Roemer

October 6, 2013

Dear Cindy and family,

My deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. You are in my prayers.

October 6, 2013

Dear Cindy and Family,
My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Never forget the many good memories you have of your beautiful mother.
Chris Egelhoff Morgan

Bill Raffel

October 6, 2013

Tracy, Nicki, and the rest of the family; my thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Your mother was wonderful, loving, and a joy, she will be missed.

Barbara Mallien

October 6, 2013

Dear Cindy and family, I would like to extend my sympathy to you and your family. It is so wonderful that so many of our classmates have had our special Mother's so many
years. My Mom is at the Lasata Crossings and is almost 94 . I know you must have so many wonderful memories and that is what is so important. Barbara (Kieckhaefer) Mallien

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