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Joseph Michael Buratti Jr., age 92, a lifelong resident of Kenosha, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, on April 6th, 2024. He was born on September 17th, 1931, in Kenosha, to the late Joseph Buratti Sr., and Rosaria (Toppi). He attended local schools and graduated from Bradford High School class of 1950. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict.
Joseph owned and operated Buratti’s Lounge in various locations around Kenosha for many years. He was well known and liked by all who knew him. He loved watching sports, doing puzzles, taking rides around town, and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his partner of 36 years: Sandra Hughes, children: Mark Buratti, Vanessa Johnson, grandchildren: Nicholas Buratti, Madeleine Buratti, Ashleigh Meinen (Ryan), Brittany Herin (Trevor), Haley Johnson, great grandchildren: Easton Meinen, Emerysn Meinen, Trevor Herin II, and Monroe Herin, as well as many other living relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, son in law: Bruce A. Johnson, and siblings: Peter Buratti, Don Buratti, Inez Camosy, Elsie Bieneman, Mary Jane Brown, and Fran Semrau.
Inurnment at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove will take place privately at a later date.
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Robert ives says:
One of my best friends. Best man in my wedding. Loved him very much!
Jill says:
What a character Jozzo was! So smart and so funny. I had many good times as a friend and patron of his…watching him at the bar acting a part in a video of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun made by Vanessa and her friends…learning how to make ravs at his house with Mark and his friends…and laughing at his endless stories and witty observations. I lost touch with him and only saw him in the last several years at funerals, but he was always the same Jozz, managing to bring a laugh no matter what. He was one of a kind and will be missed. My sincere condolences to Sandy, Mark and Vanessa and the rest of the family.
Judy Hall says:
There’s so many happy memories of spending time with Jozz. He was such a good friend and always looked after me. Give Tom a hug from me. An end of an era! Love you my friend, rest well ❤️
Jon Lyons says:
Condolences
As Chaplain for the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21 in Kenosha Wisconsin, i’d like to say thank you for your service and God bless you, your family and your friends. You’re all in my prayers. Just remember he was a gift from God and knowing him was even a bigger gift. 🙏🏻🫡
Bert Galley says:
So many wonderful “FUN MEMORIES” with Joss. One of the nicest guys anyone would ever want to meet. He will be missed. Have a cold one with Danny and Rollie!
Luann Sinnen says:
My heart hurts for you, Mark and Nick. Sending deepest sympathy and wishes for peace in your hearts in the coming days.
Luann (Duberstine) Sinnen
John Vitkus says:
Rest in peace my friend. Many happy memories of hanging out, playing softball and bartending for Jozz and Don at Butatti’s Lounge. My sincere condolences to the family,