Emil Umile Passarelli
November 5, 1934 -
June 2, 2020
Emil Umile Passarelli, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Born in Marano Principato, Italy on November 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Francesco and Virginia (Tenuta) Passarelli. He attended grade school in Marano Principato and attended Gateway Technical College during his retirement.
Emil immigrated from Marano Principato in the province of Cosenza, Italy in 1954, 66 years ago. On July 4, 1959 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to MaryAnn Puntillo.
He was employed with G. Leblanc Corporation for 46 years, retiring in 2004. Simultaneously, Emil worked landscaping for many years as well. His main goal was to make sure his children had a better life. He was also President for the family business, DeRango of Kenosha since 1991.
Emil and MaryAnn were life-long members of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church and he also was a member of the Holy Rosary’s Holy Name Society, where he helped run the kitchen for many events, Sports Night of Kenosha, fundraisers for Holy Rosary School and 30 plus years making Holy Rosary’s Festivals’ Famous pizza. He was a member of the Alpine Club and Roma Lodge, an avid Packers, Brewers and Bucks fan. Emil enjoyed making homemade sausage, salami and wine. He loved to bowl, play bocce, mushroom hunt and worked very hard tending to his large garden where he would share with many.
He was known to many as a kind, generous man always willing to help others. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Emil is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, MaryAnn Passarelli, his children, Susanna (Kevin) Elrod, Joseph Passarelli (Michelle Kloehn) and Rosemarie Habel; his grandchildren, Steven and Christopher Elrod and Sofia Habel; his siblings, Esterina Savaglio, Rita Ruffolo and Giovanni (Rosetta) Passarelli; his sisters-in-law, Carmella Passarelli, Sister Lucille Ann Puntillo and Yvonne Puntillo and many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Emil was preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael Passarelli on February 28, 1991; his in-laws, Sam and Sue Puntillo; his sisters, Rosina (Giuseppe) Pulice and Concetta (Francesco) Caira; his brother, Antonio “Tony” Passarelli; his brothers-in-law, Pietro Ruffolo, Domenico Savaglio, James and Charles Puntillo; his niece Maria Pulice; his nephews, Francesco “Frank” Passarelli and Benedetto “Benny” Savaglio.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Emil’s life will be held privately. A Mass of Christian Burial will be streamed live on Monday, June 22nd at 10:30 a.m. on the Piasecki Funeral Home Facebook page. The livestream can be viewed by anyone (even those who don't have a Facebook account) at facebook.com/pafuneralhome/live/. Private Entombment will take place in All Saints Mausoleum. A visitation for Emil will be held on Sunday June 21, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home. Due to public health concerns, only 50 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, social distancing will be maintained. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Leonardo Montemurro and staff for their compassionate, kind and loving care they provided Emil.
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Sue AtkinsMy condolences to the Passarelli family! Emil was always a pleasure to see. Everytime we ate at the restaurant and he was there, without fail he would always stop by our table to say Hi and chat for awhile. Such a nice man! He will be missed. RIP Emil!
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Lorenzo Mauro & FamilyOur deepest condolence to Passarelli's family. We will always remember Zio Umile as a good man. RIP
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Peter PhamSusanna My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you find comfort in an incredible life, and his eternal life in perpetual light.
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James LaBelleOur thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. He was a great Lodge Brother and will be missed. We pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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Achille (Kelly) InfusinoSo sorry for your loss! Emil was such a kind and pleasant man. I will miss seeing and talking with him in the restaurant!
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David & Janet AielloOur condolences and love to your family. We all share many beautiful memories of Umile. He was a wonderful man and was always great to talk with. We were blessed to have known him. May he Rest In Peace with all of our departed loved ones.
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Bernie CovelliSo sorry for your loss. Emil was a wonderful man who left this world too soon, and contributed to it with love and an example of respect to all. RIP .
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Kim RodriguezEmil was such a sweet man. My prayers are with you all.
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The EdwardsThis all seems so surreal! We don’t deserve to lose our parents so young! Love you so much Rosemarie! Sending our love and prayers to you all.
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Joyce & Ozzie SorensenDear MaryAnn, Susana, Joe, Rosemarie, and the entire family,, Hoping that you’re comforted by the many memories of Emil,, and the caring from others during this difficult time. Thinking of you all and wishing you peace.
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Judy BonofiglioMary Ann so sorry for your loss. Emil was always so nice. Judy and Phyllis Bonofiglio
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Boyd klofenstineMaryAnn and family, So sorry to hear of Emil's passing. Our prayers are with you all at this time, Melody sends her sympathy also. Blessings, Boyd and terr
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Carl & Carm RicchioDear MaryAnn & Family- Sorry to hear about Emil, you are in our thoughts & prayers! Love, Carl & Carm Ricchio
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Ruben medinaDear rosemary and joe My deepest sympathy for your loss of your father Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ruben medina and family
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Lasco FamilyDear Mary Ann, Susanna, Kevin, Christopher, Steven, Joe, Rosemarie, Sofia and the whole Passarelli Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Emil will be missed! He was a very kind, giving and thoughtful man who loved his family. We loved hearing all of his stories even if we heard it numerous times :) and his smile lit up a room. Our deepest condolences. Love, Ron, Michelle, Sebastian and Rochelle Lasco.
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Joseph and Jocelyn GarneroWe are deeply saddened by your loss. Our Hearts and Prayers go out to you. We will forever remember his stories and warm greetings. God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
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Irene NiccolaiOur thoughts and prayers to Mary Ann, Joe, Susanna, Rosemarie and the entire Passarelli and Puntillo families. Love, Irene, Trevor, Brylee and Emersynn Niccolai
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Pam DrummondDear Passarelli family, I was saddened to see that Emil had passed away. My deepest condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts. Pam Drummond
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Mrs. Raymond Larsen (Deborah)My sympathy on the loss of Emil. May you find strength in each other as you all navigate through this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Take care, Debbie
