Nancy Marie Pillizzi, 87, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Kenosha, on December 29, 1934, she was the daughter of James and Rose (Forgianni) La Mantia. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools.
On May 14, 1960, she married the love of her life, Sam Pillizzi, Jr., at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. After 52 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on August 24, 2012.
Nancy was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She loved cooking and made sure everyone who came over was well fed. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her youth she was a candy striper at St. Catherine’s hospital then following her time at home she worked as a lunch lady at Frank Elementary School. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, a member of the ladies society, and helped with many church events including their spaghetti dinner. She enjoyed bowling and knitting hats for KUSD children.
Survivors include her daughter, Christina Pillizzi-Sturino; two sons, James Pillizzi and Michael (Amy) Pillizzi; four grandchildren, Darryl (Lisa) Sturino, Anthony Sturino, Mikey Pillizzi Jr., and Martina Pillizzi; two great-grandchildren, Edward and Cameron Sturino; a sister, Marlene Agazzi; brother-in-law, Dominic (Georgia) Pillizzi; and sisters-in-law, Delores Weddel and Mary Jane Pillizzi.
Aside from her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, James La Mantia; her mother who she cared for after her father’s passing, Rose La Mantia; her father and mother-in-law, Sam and Anna Pillizzi, Sr.; and a brother-in-law, Ben Agazzi.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Alliance Hospice House for the wonderful care given to Nancy in her last days.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, March 20th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, March 21st, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2224 45th Street, at 9:30 a.m. Prayers will take place prior to Mass at the funeral home at 8:45 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.
