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Joseph R. Polentini Jr.
1957 - 2025
BORN
1957
DIED
2025
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Joseph Polentini Obituary
July 7, 1957 - September 12, 2025
Joseph Richard Polentini, Jr., age 68, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 12, 2025, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born in Kenosha on July 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dolores (Santelli) Polentini, Sr. He met the love of his life, Genevieve "Jenny" Pritchard, when they were only 14 years old. At the age of 21 they were married at St. Mary Catholic Church on April 21, 1979. "Who wouldn't want to marry a man who loved to bake and cook?"
Together, they bought Polentini's Bakery in 1979, and partnered with his parents, and worked side by side for 35 years. In their many years together, they had two beautiful daughters, Amy and Jillian. Joseph and Jenny loved to fish and boat, and spend quality family time, especially with the grandchildren. Joseph loved his toy trains that he collected throughout his lifetime.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jenny; children, Amy (Joshua) Polentini-Jabs and Jillian (James) Durham; four grandchildren, Joseph, Nicholas, Anthony, and Brittany; siblings, Mary (Dan) Kober, Linda (Ron Biggs) Patrick, Nancy Patrick, Lisa (Frank) DeAngelis, Jackie (Jack), Judy, Billy (Sally), and Mary; and many other nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Yvonne and Ben.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Proko Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m.
Proko Funeral Home
5111 60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
262-654-3533
www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Joelle Wroblewski
September 17, 2025
Jenny and family I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort in your time of sorrow.
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