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Maria Ruffolo Obituary
1962 - 2017
Maria Carmela Ruffolo, 54, of Kenosha passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2017, at her home.
Born in Marano Marchesato, Province of Cosenza, Italy, on July 23, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Giacomino and Iolanda (Perri) Ruffolo. She came to Kenosha on Sept. 4, 1971, and was educated in local schools.
Maria Carmela was formerly employed with Jewel Grocery Store. She enjoyed cooking, listening to the radio, and watching television. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her family.
Survivors include her brother, Nicola "Mario" Ruffolo of Kenosha; two nephews, Giacomino "Giaco" (Anna) Ruffolo and Francesco "Frank" (Cassandra) Ruffolo, both of Kenosha; a niece, Maria (Rigo Fuentes) Ruffolo of Kenosha; and five great-nieces, Carmelina, Filomena, Ariella, Francesca and Sofia. She is furthered survived by two aunts, Gilda Ruffolo of Canada and Rita Ruffolo of Kenosha; and many cousins, other relatives and friends in Kenosha, Chicago, Italy, Canada, France, and England.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19, at Proko Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A prayer service will be held on Thursday, April 20, at Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Maria Carmela's Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
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JF
April 17, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the family. The strength from God can sustain you through this difficult time. May your loving memories of the times you shared bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days to come
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Michael De Fazio
April 17, 2017
Dear Giaco,Frank and Maria,.
Sorry for the loss of your Aunt Our prayers and sympathy go out to your family at this most difficult time.
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