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Mario Carmelo Miceli 84, formerly of Kenosha, most recently a resident of Estero, Florida passed away Thursday, October 26th, 2023, at NCH Healthcare System Naples Florida.
Born in Marano, Marchesato, Province of Cosenza, Italy, on July 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria C. (De Filippis) Miceli. He was educated in the schools of Italy, coming to Kenosha in 1966 where he resided until 2020 before moving to Estero Florida.
On August 3,1969 in Italy, he married Maria Greco. In 1967, Mario along with his brothers Ido and Francesco opened Miceli Brothers Tailor Shop and Photography Studio in Kenosha on 52nd Street. He was involved in tailoring his entire life, from minor alterations to custom made suits and at every major family event he could be seen with a camera documenting all the precious moments. He had many hobbies and diverse interests. He was an avid gardener and especially proud of his yearly harvest of heirloom tomatoes. He raised canaries and had a huge aviary in his basement. He enjoyed hunting, wild mushroom picking, wine making and playing bocce ball at the Italian American Society where he was a proud member for over 50 years. He was a huge sports fan, closely following all the local teams and especially the Green Bay Packers. He leaves behind his strong catholic faith and service to Holy Rosary Church where he was a member since 1967, he was a member of the Holy Name Society, volunteered at bingo, sports night and served as a Eucharistic minister for over 20 years. With his wife Maria and family in 1990 they started one of the most popular traditions at Holy Rosary Festival by introducing his mother-in-law’s famous Fried Dough recipe. He had a great circle of friends who he loved very much and enjoyed their monthly dinner parties. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Surviving is his loving wife of 54 years, Maria; two sons, Roberto Miceli (Shelia) residing in Oakbrook, Illinois, John Miceli (Amy) a daughter Enes Bosco (Dino) both residing in Pleasant Prairie, WI. A brother Francesco (Ada) Miceli, a sister, Vanda Parrone both of Kenosha and nine grandchildren, Lauren, Arianna, Michael, Giovanni, Daniella, Emma, Niko, Laila, Talia. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his brother Ildo and wife Irma and two sisters, Enes, and Celestina. A niece Maria Miceli, a nephew Antonio Parrone, and a grandnephew Robert Parrone.
Mario was a master tailor by trade, a true artist using fabrics and thread to create something beautiful. In his personal life he gathered the individual threads of his family, stitched them together and created something beautiful.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday November 4th, 2023, at 11:00AM at Our lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church in Kenosha. (Corner of 22nd Avenue and 45th Street) Visitation with the family will be on Saturday in the church from 9:00AM until the time of mass. Entombment will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.
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Mary DeFranco says:
Mario was a dear friend of mine from a long time ago. What a beautifully written obituary for a very kind gentleman. May He Rest In Peace and may God bless all his family.
Carmelina Ruffolo says:
Mario was a great person and will be remembered by many
May he rest in peace
My deepest condolences to you all 🙏
Frank and Rose Trozzo says:
Our deepest condolences to Maria and family for the loss of their loved one. You will always remember how it felt to be loved by him and may his memories bring you peace and comfort. We will treasure the memories of our friend and sweet cousin forever.
🙏🙏
Raffaella Sauro says:
My deepest sympathy to you, Maria, Roberto, Enes and John and their families. Mario will live in my heart forever.
He was a kind, sweet person who touched the hearts of everyone he met. I will truly miss him. My heart and prayers are with all of you.
Love always
May he Rest in Peace.
Rae
🙏🙏
Flora Sauro says:
Le nostre più sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia per la perdita del caro Mario una persona speciale semplice e genuina lo ricorderemo sempre con molto affetto ,riposa in pace. Mario 🙏🙏
Jenny Larsen says:
Maria and all your family,
Dana and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We knew Mario as a kind and gentle man. The kind that makes the world a better place.
May he rest in Peace.
Your Villagio neighbors,
Jenny and Dana
Maria Morrone says:
Siamo profondamente addolorati per la perdita del caro cugino Mario .Lo ricordiamo per la sua gentilezza, il suo garbo e la sua grande bontà. Resterà sempre nei nostri cuori e nella nostra mente. Siamo vicini alla famiglia che abbracciamo con tanto affetto. Maria e Marcello.
Francesca Greco says:
Zio Mario fai buon viaggio resterai sempre nei nostri cuori, uno zio amorevole e affettuoso come pochi..ricordo sempre la frase che mi dicevi con un sorriso: Franceschi..fai a brava..
Riposa in pace zio.
Rosanna Georges says:
Our deepest condolences to you and all the family for the loss of uncle Mario. He was a wonderful man and may he rest in peace. Prayers for you and the family 🙏🏻 much love from Tony, Rosanna, Tony and Joey Georges
Helen Davey says:
I’m very sorry for your loss, Mario was soft spoken and kind man. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
my sincere condolence
Helen Davey
Salvatore Greco says:
Le nostro piu sentîtes condoglianze. Ci mancherà sicuramente la presenza di una persona speciale et gentile con tutti.
Susan Sauro says:
Dear Maria, please accept our sincerest condolences. We had the honour of meeting you and Mario while visiting Estero. We were fortunate to share many good laughs and enjoyed listening to his stories. May Mario rest in eternal peace and May you find comfort within your fond memories. Eternal rest and perpetual light shine upon him. Susan and Maurizio Sauro
Phyllis Metallo says:
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jessie and Phyllis Metallo
Maria Asturi says:
Dear Zio Mario,
We will miss you so very much. Thank you for always opening your home and heart.
Thank you for the beautiful memories of our time spent all together. Love you very much!🙏 we will miss you❤️
Richard Napoleone says:
Our most sincere condolences to you Marie and to your beautiful family. We only knew Mario for a short period of time, but got to know him as a kind and gentle man. May Mario rest in peace and his memories live for years to come in all of us. He will be missed dearly. God bless you and your family.
Love
Richard and Janis Napoleone
Tonino & Carol Bisceglia says:
Our deepest condolences to Maria and family. Mario will always be remembered as one of the most kind, loving and generous man. We will miss dearly, rest in peace dear cousin.
Peter Mariani says:
Mario was a very hard working, honest, and humble gentleman. I had the pleasure and honor to be his physician for many years and will always have good memories of him and his brother Ildo.
Sincerest condolences to his wife Maria and wonderful family.
Dr. Mariani
Peg and Andy Michails says:
Sending love and prayers for God’s light to shine on your family. So sorry for your loss Rob and family. Much love,
Peg and Andy Michails
Wojciech R says:
Rob 🙏🧡 Sending my condolences and praying for the peace of your dad’s soul and love in the hearts of your family 🤝 Wojciech .R
Rossella Greco says:
Il mio pensiero va al mio caro zio Mario, che purtroppo qualche giorno fa ci ha lasciati.
Uno zio che ,nonostante la difficoltà oggettiva della distanza, è stato sempre presente in tutti questi anni.
Una persona come poche, sempre gentile e pacato, di una educazione d’altri tempi, un grande uomo pieno di valori, fedele alla famiglia, ai figli, ai nipoti, e soprattutto verso mia zia Maria, l’unica donna della sua vita, che l’ha sempre tenuta per mano ogni giorno, dandole tutto il suo amore.
Riposa in pace zio 🩷
Bruce Grum says:
Mario was such a beautiful person,I have known him since the 1980’s when I first went to his shop. He did many alterations for me pants, shirts, jackets and patches on leather shirts. He was a true master craftsman. We related very well on our love of the Catholic Faith. Bye for now, Mario. I will be praying for You Sunday at St.Sebastian in Sturtevant. Bruce Grum
Stephanie Sikora says:
Mario will always be remembered as a kind soul and someone who embraced and celebrated life. He absolutely adored his family and cherished his friends – always attentive and welcoming with his genuine smile. Our family had the pleasure of knowing him as a neighbor, but he treated us like family. I’ll never forget his lively homemade wines and sausages and his flair for hosting and taking the time with others to sit and share stories. Mario worked hard in this lifetime; may he rest in eternal peace with the love of the Lord. Maria and the Miceli family are in the thoughts and prayers of the Sikora girls and mom.