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His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, April 28th at 5:00 p.m. followed by full military honors. Visitation will be that day from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
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Bruno E. Fani, 77, passed away peacefully at home with his oldest son by his side on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Bruno was born on January 16, 1947, in Italy and came to the United States as a young man at the age of 14. He was the son of Herman and Helen (Gentile) Fani. Growing up, Bruno attended St. Joseph Catholic School, Class of 1966, in which he participated in many wrestling tournaments and earned the title of State Champ. As a young man, Bruno served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, during the Vietnam War.
On June 30, 1990, Bruno married his loving wife, Jacqueline Dunham, who preceded him in death on January 5, 2020. Bruno was employed by Beckhart Environment Inc. until his retirement. After retirement, Bruno took a job with Maplecrest Country Club. Bruno loved the outdoors and enjoyed mowing and maintaining the grounds.
Bruno was a member of the Kenosha Moose Lodge #286, the Swedish American Club, and a former member of the Italian American Club.
Through life, Bruno enjoyed playing pool with his wife, spending time out and about with family and his many friends, talking with his family in Italy, his breakfast club, gardening, watching his grandchildren play sports, watching and feeding the birds, and raising his banana trees. Bruno also enjoyed tossing the frisbee with his dog, Izzy.
Bruno is survived by his loving family: sons, Steven (Georgey) Fani and Anthony (Kelley) Fani of Kenosha, WI; daughter, Emilia (Michael) Meincke of Silver Lake, WI; and sons, Edward (Wendy) Rose and Dan (Candi) Rose of Kenosha, WI. Bruno is survived by his fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bruno is also survived by his sister, Marietta (Gerald) Mengo, of Salem Lakes, WI; brother, Jerry (Hilda) Fani of Kenosha, WI; and sister-in-law, Janet Fani of Kenosha, WI. Bruno is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, his beloved family in Italy, and many friends.
Bruno is preceded in death by his wife, Jackie, his brother, Frank, and his parents, Herman and Helen Fani.
Gary & Gerry Lipor says
May he RIP.
Sincerest sympathy and prayers to his family.
Jon Lyons says
As Chaplain for the American Legion Post 21 and 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. 🙏🏻🫡
Andrea Porri says
goodbye uncle. We love you very much. Your Italian family❤️❤️❤️
Arlene Thomas says
My deepest condolences to you and your dear family. 🙏 ❤️
Rachel and Megan Quiroz says
Our deepest condolences ❤️
Rod Ottum says
I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Bruno’s family. Im sure he will be missed by all.
Love Dee and Rod Ottum
Becky Lynn says
It was an honor to know him. My deepest condolences to the Family.
Patti Pooch says
Knowing Bruno was an honor and a gift.
To his family, he was proud of all of you. We are so very sorry for your loss.
We loved Bruno too.
Patti and Dan
Mark and Carrie (Nelson) Shipman says
We are deeply saddened with the loss of Bruno. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marion Jester says
Our deepest condolences to Bruno’s family. We had fun on Friday nights with Bruno. Lost a great friend