Leo J. Cucunato
February 3, 1969 -
November 28, 2020
With a heavy heart and much sadness, Leo Jerrold Cucunato, 51, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and children on Saturday, November 28, 2020.
Leo was born at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, Wisconsin on February 3, 1969, and was the son of Joseph and Rita (Gentile) Cucunato. Leo’s namesake was his Grandfather Leoferno Gentile. He was educated in Kenosha schools and was very proud to have attended Jefferson Elementary, Berryville Elementary, Somers Elementary, Bullen Junior High, and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1987.
On May 23, 1993, he was united in marriage to his best friend and high school sweetheart Kristine Marie Koprovic at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church. Leo and Kristine were together since they were 16 years old and were married for over 27 years.
Leo co-owned and operated Flowers by Joseph Inc. and worked alongside his loving sister, Rose and his father, Joseph. It was with a heavy heart that his father, Joseph passed away in 2017.
Leo was a free spirit and lived his life to the fullest. He was a motorcycle enthusiast who enjoyed building bikes and loved spending his free time riding endless miles on the road with his wife, children, and numerous friends to many places including Sturgis, the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Daytona Beach, and the Florida Keys to name a few. He loved to vacation with his family every summer in the Wisconsin Dells.
In addition to traveling, Leo loved many kinds of music, attending concerts with his family, grilling, cooking, eating, and making countless memories with his children whenever possible. One of his favorite pastimes was riding to Bike Night on Thursday evenings after work and hanging out at the Harley Davidson Museum where he had met many new friends over the years from all over that proved him to respect and appreciate the finer things in life.
Leo was a very loyal and loving husband and an incredible father. He loved and lived for his children that he cherished and was so very proud of. Monica and Vito were his heart and soul.
Leo was a selfless person and would do anything for anybody and would never say no. Leo will be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and a true friend to many.
Leo’s loving affection, his unique and artistic character, his infectious laugh and humor will be deeply and forever missed by many. His memory will never be forgotten by the lives he touched every day and all that knew and loved him. He truly was one of a kind. Everyone has and loves a good, funny “LEO” story to tell and share. Now, Leo has a special “LEO” story of his own.
Our family would like to extend a special heartfelt thank you to Dr. James Santarelli, all of the nurses in the ICU, and the rest of the medical staff at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha that provided the most compassionate and professional care for Leo.
In addition to his loving wife, Kristine, he is survived by his children, Monica and Vito; his mother, Rita Cucunato, his siblings, Louis Cucunato, Martin Cucunato, Joseph Cucunato II and Rose Cucunato; his father-in law, Donald Koprovic; his brother-in-law, Kevin (Brooke) Koprovic; his nephews, Karson, Keegan and Leo’s Godson, Kollin Koprovic; his uncle, Frank Cucunato and many cousins.
Leo was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Charles Cucunato and mother-in-law, Diane Marie Koprovic.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring the Leo’s life will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church, 2224 45th Street. Family and friends are invited to meet at the church for Mass.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Piasecki Funeral Home. Due to public health concerns, only 30 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. For the safety of our guests you may be required to wait outside. We encourage those in attendance to wear a face covering and social distancing will be maintained. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
The gathering may be viewed via livestream on Wednesday, December 9th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and the Mass on Thursday, December 10th starting at 10:00 a.m. on the following link facebook.com/PAFuneralHome/live/ You do not need Facebook to watch.
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Harold and Dana FallakRosie and family, we are so shocked and saddened for your loss. Leo has always been an outgoing and happy person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Ryan ArmendarizI don’t know if Pete and Brad fellow cheeseheads sent in a message I’m sure they did but this is his bro Ryan , Joe’s buddy from New Mexico JOE AND LEO WERE always loved and good to us we wish them safe passage and we give our condolences from friends and family from NEW MEXICO!!!
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Pat Smith AsheTo the Family of Leo, We were so sad to hear of him passing. He was great man, husband, father, friend to all that knew him & loved him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this Sad Time. Our Deepest Sympathy
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Mike SmithIncredibly saddened to hear of Leo's passing. While we went to high school together, it wasn't until our boys came of age on the baseball diamonds that we had a chance to reconnect. I'll miss catching up with you at winter clinics and summer games. My sincerest condolences to your family. ?
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"Big Nick" and Janet "The Polish Chick" SoloveyIt is with a heavy, heavy heart and a deep sadness and sense of profound loss I write this. Janet and I considered Leo one of our dearest and closest friends. His generosity, humor and kindness will be missed but never forgotten. Having known Leo has made an everlasting imprint on our lives for the better and we still cannot believe he has gone so young, with so much more left to do. Our thoughts go out to his family and to everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. Until we meet again Leo, ride free.
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Joyce & Ozzie SorensenKris, Monica, Vito and the entire Cucunato family, Thinking of you all, no one else can truly feel the sorrow that you bear. Know that others care. And may it help to ease your loss and bring some comfort, too, to know that many thoughts are there in sympathy with you.
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James D PuleraOur condolences from Arizona
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Scott Davis & Chie KakigiThere are no words to make this better, for anyone. Leo was a genuine person, an ideal friend to so many. We are lucky to be among the many who loved and were loved by him. He will never leave us since we have so many memories. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends like us.
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Sally Foote ( Aulozzi)My deepest condolences to all of the family. Leo was a wonderful person and will be missed. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Al QuadracciaKris, Monica, Vito, Rita, Rose, we are so sorry to hear of the passing Leo. We were so shocked and saddened. Leo was the most generous and kindest man. He was like a son. Please know that you have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. SO HEARTBROKEN....love you very much, Al and Darlene.
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Kristen HylandDeepest Sympathies for your loss. "Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow." - Robert Louis Stevenson
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Phil and Lynn HoffmanOur deepest condolences to you and your family Kris. We’re so sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. He was a great guy and so supportive. He will truly be missed.
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Gene and Sandy InfusinoSo very sorry for your loss. Leo was one of a kind. Prayers and hugs to family.
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Don and Laurie WaddellWe are so very saddened to hear the news of Leo’s passing. May God’s peace be with Kris and the family. All our love Don & Laurie Waddell
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Deb Hertzberg and Mike SerpeBrother Leo Cucunato, You always rode high, fast, and straight, and you left the world a much better place in your wake. We’re so sad at your passing but forever grateful for your friendship and presence in our lives. Our love and sympathy to Kris, your family, and your many friends. Ride on.
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Rader FamilyWe are so saddened by the news of Leo passing. He loved his family and friends and had the biggest heart. Leo will be missed by many. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Rader family ??
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Tony PrzytulaThoughts and prayers to the family!
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Frank and ToniMarie ChiappettaWe are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
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The Elrod FamilyThere are just no words. We are so so sorry. Leo had a special place in all our heart's. He will be missed by many. We send our Deepest Sympathies. Kevin, Susanna, Steven and Christopher
