Lucia M. Fonte
September 25, 1943 -
July 3, 2016
Lucia M. “Lucy” Fonte, age 72 of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Kenosha on September 25, 1943, to the late Giovanni and Maria (Cistaro) Iovine. Lucy was educated in Kenosha schools and was a 1961 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.
On October 23, 1965, she was united in marriage to her “Honey Bunch” Tommaso (Tom) Fonte at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Lucy was a devoted wife and a loving mother to three daughters. Her family was her life. Her joy increased with the birth of each of her four grandsons, whom she deeply treasured. She also shared her abundant love with her nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends, supporting them with encouragement and love in every phase of their lives. Lucy’s deep faith motivated her every action, and she will always be remembered for her gratitude saying, “I am thankful to God for all the blessings he has given me.”
She welcomed everyone into her home and was known for her creativity in the kitchen, making delicious Italian specialties of every kind. Her creativity went beyond the kitchen as she enjoyed painting, drawing and singing. Lucy’s favorite holiday was Christmas, which lived in her heart all year long and energized her even more each year. More than anything else, Lucy was known for the love she showed to family and friends.
While raising her three daughters, Lucy served as a “lunch lady” at Harvey Elementary School and worked in the school office. She served a term as President of the Harvey School PTA and volunteered at the school in many other ways. Lucy also worked at Park Drugs, Barden’s Department Store, and at Holleb’s in the bridal department.
Lucy was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the Holy Rosary Society, the Italian-American Ladies Auxiliary and the Italian-American Women’s Bocce League. She also was a member of the Kenosha Senior Center where she was on the bowling team.
Survivors include her husband, Tom; three daughters, Sylvia (Dennis) McGreal, MaryAnn (Jim) Roiniotis, and Vittoria “Vicki” (Brian) Sharkey; four grandsons, Tommy and Jimmy Roiniotis, Patrick McGreal, and Dominic Sharkey; and her brother, John (Santina) Iovine.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mario and Frank Iovine and two grandchildren, Michael Anthony and Micaela Lucia McGreal.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Lucy’s life will be held on Monday, July 11, 2016 beginning with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave., Kenosha, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, corner of 22nd Ave. and 45th Street, Kenosha. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
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MaryAnn RoiniotisDear Mom, Eight years have passed without you, but it seems like forever. I still think of you and consult my memories of you for advice. “What would Mom do?” is a good question to ask myself. Thank you for giving me such a loving memory of you from which to draw. Please pray for all of us. We miss you and love you so much. Happy Mother’s Day. Love you forever, MaryAnn
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MaryAnn RoiniotisDear Mom, It’s 2019 and had you been able to stay, you would have been 76. Only 76. The boys asked why you had to go so young. I wish I knew. You are with me everyday, and I still dream of you. Now that your brother John and also Santina have joined you, I imagine there is much more fun going on where you are. I have dreamed of both Uncle John and Nana. It has been very comforting. I miss you terribly and often wish I could ask your advice on so many things. I have to figure things out on my own, and I often draw on my memories of you to guide me. I hope that I become as patient and loving as you. I hope I can bear any suffering as courageously as you did. I am so blessed to have had you as my mother. Whatever good there is in me, I owe to you and Dad. Please keep praying for all of us. Love you forever, MaryAnn
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MaryAnn RoiniotisMom, Soon it will be 10 months since you've gone. Just because the last post here was so long ago, that does it mean all of us don't think of you daily. We do. We miss you more than we can describe. I try to picture you smiling in Heaven with all our loved ones who have gone before you. When I dream of you, you are always doing something you can only do if healthy. I miss you, but I know you are still with me, until I one day join you again. Pray for us. Love forever, MaryAnn
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Amy GlasserSylvia, my heart. I am so sorry to hear of your mum's passing. She was exactly as you described her, so warm and loving. Shane and I still talk about the Easter when we went home with you and ate for hours! Your home was filled with love and it all Stemmed from your parents and ran through you girls. I love you, and I am deeply saddened by your loss. Amy
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Pete and Pattie SharkeyWe were saddened to learn of Lucy's passing. Lucy and Tom immediately welcomed us into the Fonte family with the marriage of Brian and Vicki. Lucy was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. God Bless and Rest in Peace, Lucy.
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Carlo & Marcy RicciardiTom, Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your wife. And please extend our condolences to your family.
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antonio fonteRicorderemo sempre zia Lucia così come è nella foto sempre sorridente...ci mancherà tanto e resterà sempre nei nostri cuori. C'è una frase molto bella di Sant'Agostino che dice: coloro che amiamo e che abbiamo perduto non sono più dove erano ma sono ovunque noi siamo. Zia Lucia sarà sempre con noi Riposa in pace
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Victor GentileTom and family, I am so sorry to read about the loss of Lucy. She was such a beautiful soul and expressed all the qualities of goodness. What a blessing she had such a wonderful husband and family to share her life with and be with her always. My heart goes out to all of you. Love Victor
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Mr. And Mrs. Ippolito PiroTom and family, deepest condolences for the loss off Lucy, she was a truly special person who was nothing but kind. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain, for she was an angel on Earth with caring and compassion. Our prayers go out to the whole family and remember this; she's in a better place looking out for all her loved ones. God bless and deep condolences, love the Piro family.
Ricorderemo sempre zia Lucia così come è nella foto sempre sorridente...ci mancherà tanto e resterà sempre nei nostri cuori. C'è una frase molto bella di Sant'Agostino che dice: coloro che amiamo e che abbiamo perduto non sono più dove erano ma sono ovunque noi siamo. Zia Lucia sarà sempre con noi
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Rosa MontemurroDear Tom,Sylvia,Maryann,Vicki and families: Our sincerest condolences for the loss of an outstanding woman. Lucy has always held a special place in my heart and through friendship with the girls was like a second mom to me. The world has lost a treasure and her smile remains in my heart forever!! Our sympathies and prayers are with your family. God needed another angel...I'm sure she will be embraced by my mother in law soon!! Love you all, Ro
