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Paul Trombino Jr. age 86 formerly of Kenosha, late of Des Moines Iowa died Saturday March 24, 2018.
Born on October 5, 1931 in Kenosha, Wisconsin he was the son of the late Paul and Lena (Lencoini) Trombino.
On May 21, 1960 he married Carol Anne (Lentz) Trombino. Together they had two children, a daughter Carla Aileen (Trombino) Bletcher and a son Paul Trombino III. Carol proceeded him in death on August 2, 1987.
Paul graduated from Saint James Catholic Elementary School, McKinley Junior High School, and Mary D. Bradford High School in 1951. He was a proud member of the 1950 Championship Football team. He was a friend and teammate of Heisman Trophy winner Alan Ameche. Paul played football for the semi-pro football team the Racine Raiders and also played football with his U.S. Army Artillery Battalion Football team.
In 1952, he entered the United States Army and ultimately served in the Korean War. Paul was a Chief Radio Operator and a HQ Battery of the 631 Armored Field Artillery Battalion. While in the army he received the Occupation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was also one of the original members of the Kingsman Drum and Bugle Corps.
Those who knew him, know that Paul lived his passion through his work as a barber. Following in his father’s footsteps, he graduated from Molor Barber College in 1955 and proceeded to open Mr. Paul’s Barber Shop in June 1961. Paul and his father were proud to serve as Master Barbers in Kenosha for more than 90 years combined. He served as Chairman of the Southeast Wisconsin Barbers’ Apprentice Committee and also served on the State of Wisconsin Barber manager’s Examining Committee.
He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council. Paul is a former President of the Italian American Society, the Master Barber Association, and the Italian Businessmen and Professional Association. He also served as Vice President of the Barber’s Local 379. He is a proud former member of the Elks Club, Kenosha Lions Club, Town Club and Kenosha Jaycees. He was also an active member of the Senior Action Council and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1865. Paul also served as Co-Chairman of the Alan Ameche Monument Committee.
He was an honoree of the Italian Businessmen and Professional Association in the year 2000. Paul was also a member of Congressman Paul Ryan 1st District Small Business Advisory Board & Business and Business & Professional Coalition of Carthage College.
Paul served as President of the city of Kenosha Police and Fire Commission from 2000 to 2005. He served as the Chairman of the Kenosha Community Television and served on the Civil Service Commission.
Paul was the Chairman of the Kenosha County Civil Service Commission from 1988 to 2015, which oversees the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. He was appointed by five Kenosha city Mayors on different city commissions and appointed by three Kenosha County Executives to the Kenosha county Civil Service Commission. He also served on the Kenosha Library Board of Trustees. Paul was extremely proud to serve his community.
Survived by his daughter Carla (Trombino) Bletcher, son-in-law Michael Bletcher, son Paul Trombino III, daughter-in-law Trish Trombino, grandchildren, Lauren Bletcher, Adam Bletcher, Ian Bletcher, Enzo Trombino, Mila Trombino, brother, Roger Trombino, sister-in-law Joann Trombino, nieces Tracey Trombino, Suzanne Trombino and countless friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Kenosha. (1919-54th Street) Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday at the church from 9:30AM until the time of mass. Burial will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Cathleen Lewis says:
Deepest sympathy from Dave and Cathy Lewis.
Also Jim, Phyllis and Troy Nelson.
The angels in heaven will have the best haircuts!
Dr. Kenneth Tennant says:
Sincere sympathies and condolences. My late grandfather, Frank Steber, was a barber, first in Antigo, then Great Lakes Naval base, where he retired, but lived in Kenosha, my home town. I moved to Iowa where I became a licensed chiropractor but more importantly a father who pleaded with Paul III over Iowa DOT action against my son. You Tube: Iowa Corrupt Judges Courts Police
Steven Pataska says:
My sincere condolences to the family. Paul was a legend, having cut my hair from early grade school until I moved to the northside. If he was in the area, he would always stop in my office to say hi and we would talk, at length, about the old neighborhood. He will be sadly missed
Kelly Hogan-Howard says:
Condolences to the family. Paul was a great man. I was one of those little girls that used to come in with her dad…to get a haircut from mr. Paul
He will be missed. He left a lasting impression on me, …. From one little girl who was proud to come in with her DAD. Thanks for the memories! My sincere condolences. Kelly.
Peter Pingitore, Sr says:
Mr. Paul was a wonderful barber, servant to the community, and most importantly, a dear friend. Sincere sympathy to the Trombino family.
Carl Schoepke Jr. says:
He was a great barber. Great guy. He was my childhood barber. He was friends with my grandparents. He’s reunited with them in heaven. He’s gone but not forgotten. He’s forever in our hearts.
Carl Schoepke Jr. says:
My deep condolences to the whole family.
Roger Trombino says:
My beloved big brother, how I miss our phone calls and visits. Think of you often.
Your little brother,
Roger