Arnold L. Christiano

Arnold L. Christiano, 85, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital – All Saints on Monday, June 4, 2007. Arnie was born in Racine on July 20, 1921, the son of the late Charles and Concetta (nee: DeLuca) Christiano. On September 25, 1948, he married Faye D. Bowen in Atonement Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on August 21, 1994. Arnie served his country during WWII with Company C of the 136th Infantry, 33rd Division of the U.S. Army. He served in both the American and Pacific theaters. He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Ribbon. Arnie owned and operated Christiano Brothers Meats and Groceries with his brothers, Al and John for over 50 years until the store was sold in 1986. Arnie was a Life-Member of Roma Lodge. He enjoyed all sports especially, golf, softball, football and his favorite, bocce. He also was an avid Packer and Brewer fan. Surviving are his children, Leslee (Charles) Chalk of Atlanta, GA, Charles (Diane) Christiano of Racine, and Tom Christiano of Boiling Springs, SC; grandchildren, David Kristan, Julie (Scott) Walker, Anthony (Angie) Christiano, Jonathan (Kailey) Christiano, Lindsey Christiano, Alyssa Christiano and Ashleigh Christiano; great grandchildren, Barrett and Chase Walker; and Lexi Faye Christiano; sister, Dolores (Bill) Pinnow; sister-in-law, Iva Boskovich and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives. In addition to his parents and beloved wife Faye; his brothers, John Christiano, Alfred (Carm) Christiano and sisters, Mary Ruffalo, Rose (Michael) Cairo, Edith (Nick) Binetti, and Angie (Joseph) Innocenzi also preceded him in death. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2007 in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring St.) with Rev. William J. Dietzler officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and in the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Entombment with full military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts