Albert S. Tenuta, age 92, entered into eternal life on July 21, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Cindy, surrounded by the love of his family.

Albert was born on February 2, 1924 to the late Anthony and Theresa (Ruffalo) Tenuta in Kenosha. He attended Kenosha public schools, graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School. After graduation, he served his country in the United States Army in WWII. Upon returning to Kenosha after the war, Albert worked for Simmons Company and later Phillips Brass Wholesale for many years.

He married the love of his life, Esther D. Miechowicz at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church on October 8, 1949 where they remained parishioners until its closing. In 1978, they purchased Somers Superette and they operated the small country grocery store until their retirement in the spring of 2005. Albert and Esther then moved to Janesville to live with their daughter Cindy, and spent winters in Murrietta, CA with their daughter Lorna and her family.

Albert was an active member of the U.S. Army reserves, the V.F.W., and the American Legion for many years. He and his wife were also members of the Circle and Star Square Dance Club prior to their retirement. While in Janesville, Albert was an active member of the Janesville Senior Club.

Albert is survived by his wife of 67 years, Esther Tenuta; daughters, Cindy (Ron) Garcia of Janesville, Pam (Paul Caraher) Tenuta of Kenosha, and Lorna (Gary) Klemp of Murrietta, CA; grandchildren, Ron (Nicole) Garcia of Mesa, AZ, Julie (Greg) Manicki of Pardeeville, Carri (Glenn) Grant  of Wildomar, CA, Jeremy (Shauna) Klemp of Murrietta, CA, and Ryan (Danielle) Garcia of Stillwater, MN; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Alyssa, and Gabriella Leitz, Dylan and Kayli Klemp, Emily and Jake Grant, Miles Garcia, Therese Garcia, and step-grandchildren Tanner and MacKenzie Manicki, a sister, Rose Givens of Tucson, AZ, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Gino, John, and Anthony along with sisters, Mary Kaser and Gilda Tenuta.

A special thank you to nephew Leo Wendt of Kenosha for years of hospitality when Albert and Esther visited Kenosha. Also, thank you to Lynn RN and Ben CNA of Agrace Hospice of Janesville, Dr. Elizi, Dr. Sellman, Dr. Donnelly, and Dr. Ojeda of Beloit Clinic. 

“We miss you deeply Dad, and will try to live out your legacy of faith, hope, love, joy, humor, and generosity of self as you have done in your life”

Service Info

Funeral services in honor of Albert will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church , 4817 7th Ave. Inurnment with full military honors will immediately follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery.