Service Details
In accordance with his wish there will be a private funeral.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the Wisconsin Humane Society-Racine Campus.
Rudolph R. Cariello Sr., 91, passed away at the Aurora Medical Center-Kenosha, on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born in Racine on March 3, 1929, the son of the late Frank and Dominica (nee: Januzzi) Cariello.
Mr. Cariello was a 1948 graduate of William Horlick High School. He proudly served his country with the United States Marines Corps. On July 15, 1950, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to Theresa Arvai. He had been employed by the George Gorton Machine Company for over 18 years, where he was a member of IAMAW Local #439, and finished his career with the SPI Company in Claremore, Oklahoma. Mr. Cariello enjoyed gardening, golfing, fishing, and hunting.
Surviving are his wife, Theresa; their children, Rudy (Harriet) Cariello Jr., of Caledonia, Steven (Carol) Cariello, of Ivins, Utah, and Theresa Cariello, of Mount Pleasant; two grandchildren, Laura (Rob) Tyree, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Alison Cariello, of Arlington, Virginia. Mr. Cariello is also survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph (Ella) Cariello, and Nick (Lorraine) Cariello, and two sisters, Mary (Paul) Knautz, and Esther (Chuck) Durdy.
Shelley Hartzheim Mikulanec says
Theresa and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Rudy Sr. One thing I am sure of though — him and my dad will raise some hell up there.
Tom &Gerry Drudy says
Aunt Teresa, we are very sorry ! He we’ll be miss. Tom & Gerry
Don & Denise Sokolowski says
Steve our sympathies in the passing of your Dad,Don &Denise Sokolowski
Love you, Scott and Liz Wyma says
We are so sorry for your loss. I’m thinking about you. I’ll call you and we can get together. Hugs to you Theresa.
Frank Maritato says
Sorry for your loss. I remember the old times on David St when as a kid my mother visited Rudy’s mother. May Rudy’s soul rest in piece and God Bless
Becki Welter (Hartzheim) says
I am so sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. I have many fond memories of our families being together. He was truly a dear friend to my dad. He will be sadly missed.
Peggy(Haakenson) and Vern Rose. says
To the Cariello family, Vern and I are sorry to read of Rudy’s passing. May God be with you during this time of sorrow.
Kurt Squire says
My deep condolences to the Cariello family.
Diana Mead says
RIP Uncle Rudy! Love to the family
Deborah (Hartzheim) Anderson says
May he RIP. A lot of memories I have between our families and all the Gorton picnics. Himself and my dad are having a cocktail together. He will be sadly missed. My sincere sympathy to your family.
Debbie (Hartzheim) anderson says
A lot of fond memories between our families . My sincere sympathy goes out to your family.
Dave Jaeck says
Steve, sorry to hear about your Dad. Condolences to the Cariello family.
T.f. jones and family says
Steve and family, I am sorry for your loss.