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Services celebrating Jimmy will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Father Craig Richter officiating. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm.
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Sturtevant- James Louis Carpino, age 72, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Jimmy was born in Racine, WI on November 17, 1952 to the late Harry and Dorthea (nee: Schaub) Carpino. A graduate of JI Case High School, he went on to become quite the mechanic at Racine Truck and Truck Country; owned/operated Carpino Trucking and retired from Sturtevant Public Works, of where he had worked for over 20 years.
On June 4, 2016 at Fountain Hall in Sturtevant, Jimmy was united in marriage with Mary Alice (nee: Zuniga) Cruz. Some of his interests included his Harley-Davidson, classic cars, casinos, pull tabs, video poker and being anywhere that allowed Jimmy to socialize with others. He was truly a people person who loved nothing more than being together with his entire family.
Surviving are his loving wife, Mary Carpino; children, Cher (Brad) Guentzel, Sabrina (Kris Sr.) Fanke, Marjorie “GiGi” (Jaime) Munoz, Alfonzo Cruz, Jr. and Sergio (Maria) Cruz; grandchildren, Haley, Wyatt, Anthony, Hunter, Rachael (Uriel), Kris Jr. (Morgan), Xavier, Jayden, Jaime Jr., Isabel, Alfonzo III, Sergio Jr., Gionni and Kaedo; great-grandchildren, Austin and Lillianna; brother, Edward (Elizabeth Johnson) Carpino; sister, Mary Ann Lynn; sisters-in-law, Christine Carpino, Anita Medina, Carol (Richard) Cruz, Veronica Rath, Lisa (Andy) Avila, Elena Zuniga and Dora Schuster; brother-in-law, Gabriel Zuniga Jr.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Carpino; nephew, Adam Carpino; and by Mary’s parents, Gabriel and Rosalie (nee: Carrillo) Zuniga.
Services celebrating Jimmy will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Father Craig Richter officiating. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm.
John Gresk and Vicki says
Rest in peace Jimmy, the world could use more people like you.
It was always a pleasure working with a guy with jimmy’s great sense of humor.
Anita Medina says
May God receive Jim with open Arms, He will be dearly missed . sending best wishes for a healing a heart to the Family.
Sylvia Sanchez says
Mary so sorry for your loss, when I met JimmyI thought he was just a great person he was very friendly and funny I pray that the memories you’ve created will bring you comfort during this difficult time. Rest easy Jimmy in his precious name I pray Amen 🙏
Ken Rubin says
I can hear Jim’s distinctive voice and laugh as I remember the times over many years that he came to my office. He truly was a family oriented husband, father and grandfather. I offer my condolences to the family with the assurance that wonderful memories will provide comfort as you experience his absence from your lives.
Susan Van Winkle says
Dear Mary,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sending prayers for love and support 🙏
Patti Hopkins and Fred Vogt says
Our deepest condolences to you Mary and all the families. Fred and I always enjoyed seeing you both and having lots of laughs. He will truly be missed by many. Rest in heavenly peace Jimmy 💝 🙏
Anonymous says
Thinking of you Mary, I’m so sorry to read this. Jimmy was a sweetie, Love and Hugs to you
Barbie Ehrhart
Anita Schaub Schmitz says
Eddie, Mary Ann, and all of Jimmy’s family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Jimmy. It’s been a long time but I will never forget his mischievous smile and laughter as a teen. I’m glad he carried that throughout his life.
May he rest in peace and those he leaves behind find comfort in all of your precious memories.
Blessings,
Cousin, Anita Schaub Schmitz and siblings
MOSH OR says
Prayers for the family.
We love you Cher… BIG HUGS
MOSH family
Sally Larrin (Muto) says
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. He was a wonderful man. Prayers to the family.
So sorry I was unable to attend the service.
Anissa and Bruce Chitwood says
We are so sorry for your loss!! We love and will be praying for you!