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Matilde Woodbury Obituary

Matilde Woodbury

July 26, 1939 - December 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Matilde Ann Woodbury of Kenosha, WI. Affectionately known as "Til", she was 85 at the time of her passing on December 18, 2024.

Matilde was born on July 26, 1939 in Castel Ruggero, Salerno Italy to her parents Giusseppe and Iolanda Belmonte. In 1948, Matilde, her sister Teresa and mother made the trip to America through Ellis Island to meet her father in Kenosha where he had been working. Later, Matilde and her husband, parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren would take many trips to her beloved Italy.

Matilde graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1958 and took courses at U.W. Parkside. She married her soulmate and high school sweetheart, Thomas A. Woodbury at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church on June 9, 1962. She was employed at American Motors, Ladish Tri-Clover, and at Holleb's Fashions for many years until retiring in December of 1996.

Matilde embodied strength, grace, and an unshakable commitment to her family. She taught us through her actions that love is not measured by words, but by the care and selflessness we give to others. As a devout Catholic she was an active and cherished member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, where she joyfully sang in the choir and served with dedication in the Ladies Society. Her faith guided her life and gave her strength, shaping the way she loved and cared for others.

Matilde is preceded in death by her parents Iolanda and Giusseppe Belmonte and sister Teresa Belmonte. She is survived by her soulmate Thomas A. Woodbury and her beloved children Thomas (Sherry) Woodbury and Pamela Smith, her brother John (Carmela) Belmonte; her grandchildren Lauren (Alex) Totts, Amy (Jacob) Marty, Megan Smith, Nicole Woodbury, and Andrew Woodbury; her nieces and nephews Joseph (Emily) Belmonte, Laura (Adam) Klamt, and her great niece Giada Belmonte.

To our Nonna, you are loved beyond words. We will carry you with us forever. Your love for us was a precious gift. Although our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we take comfort knowing you are our guardian angel. You were the best Nonna. Te amo molto - Lauren, Amy, Megan, Nicole, and Andrew

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 1919 54th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11:00 a.m. and entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, Pleasant Prairie, WI.

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Kenosha, WI 53144

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Published by Kenosha News on Dec. 22, 2024.

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The Benitez Family

December 30, 2024

We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Matilde Woodbury.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family.
She will always be remembered as a kind, thoughtful, caring, loving, person.
Rest in heavenly peace.

The Benitez Family.

Judith A. Horne

December 23, 2024

Tom, so sorry for your loss. My sympathy.

Judy (Templin) Horne

Erna Yamauchi Spath

December 22, 2024

To Til's family...so sorry to hear of her passing. She was always so pleasant to work with at Holleb's. I know you have many wonderful memories that you will hold dear.

Lisa Cortez-Salsbury-formerly of "City Slickers"

December 22, 2024

So saddened to know of Til´s passing. Til was the definition of a classy lady. Most fashionable well dressed with her hair&makeup just perfect. Her Catholic faith was strong and it carried thru everything she set out to do. Rest in peace Til

wayne buck

December 22, 2024

TOM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TIL - i KNOW SHE WILL SURELY MISSED

Jen (Kiser) Nehmer

December 22, 2024

So sorry to hear of Til´s passing. I have so many wonderful memories growing up being a neighbor of the Woodbury´s. The world will miss this sweet soul with a gentle voice. I know she will continue to watch over her loved ones from above!

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Memorial Events
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Dec

30

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

1919-54th Street, KENOSHA, WI 53140

Dec

30

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Fr. Dwight Campbell

1919-54th Street, KENOSHA, WI 53140

Dec

30

Interment

12:30 p.m.

All Saints Mausoleum

3300 Springbrook Road, PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI 53158

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Proko Funeral Home - Kenosha

5111-60th St., Kenosha, WI 53144

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