Service Details
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11:00 am in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue
Visitation: in the church on Friday from 9:30 – 11:00 am
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to the St. Lucy Catholic Church Food Pantry or to Our Harmony Club, Inc. have been suggested.
Racine – Rose Patricia (nee: Recupero) Kujellis, age 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Rose was born in Racine on March 16, 1918 to the late Nicholas and Mary (nee: Palatino) Recupero. She was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On November 22, 1956 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Racine, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Henry W. Kujellis, who preceded her in death on August 28, 2005.
Although Rose did work for a while at Hamilton Beach and Interlake Steel, her main vocation in life was tending to her family as a devoted homemaker. With a profound Catholic faith, she was a proud & longtime member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Rose loved being included in everything that involved her family – especially with her grandchildren. She will be forever remembered for being so very kind, sweet & generous and for always placing the needs of others before her own.
Surviving are her children, Marilee (Thomas) Namowicz and Henry (Luci) Kujellis, Jr.; grandchildren, Jana (Deric) Kim, Cassy (Dan) Cichy, Anthony Namowicz, Joseph Namowicz, Kelsey (fiancé, Mike Giese) Kujellis and Kylee Kujellis; great-grandchildren, Julian, Jamison and Jordy Kim; brothers-in-law, Robert (Mary) Kujellis and Helen (Warren) Luedtke; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Rose was preceded in death by her brother, Tony (Shirley) Recupero; sisters, Nellie Recupero, Josephine (Frank) Quadraccia, Lena Nuciforo, Annie Recupero and Angie Recupero; and by Henry’s parents, Henry and Adeline (nee: Pfeiffer) Kujellis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11:00 am in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Rev. Javier Guativa and Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Entombment will take place at the mausoleum of Holy Cross Cemetery – Highway 32. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Friday from 9:30 – 11:00 am. Memorials to St. Lucy Catholic Church Food Pantry or to Our Harmony Club, Inc. have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Rose’s special friends and caregivers Terri Gilboy and Paula Clarke, and her guardian angels at Shorelight Memory Care for the compassionate care and support given in our Mother’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Terry Welch says
Aunt Rose was always kind, gracious, and generous with us. She was a joy to everyone around her. Her spirit lives on through her children and grandchildren.
Terry, Tam and Natalie Welch says
Aunt Rose was the most generous, caring and cheerful person we have ever known. We will remember her kindness, generosity and, of course, her delicious dinners. ( She made the best breaded pork chops) She also had a wonderful sense of humor and lived her life with love and joy. We are grateful she was a part of our lives. We will miss her dearly.
Aloha oe Aunt Rose.
Angela & Harold Ragland, Gretchen & Tim. says
Aunt Rosie was “one of a kind” . Her love and care for people was so beautiful and sincere. The wonderful memories of times shared with her and Henry will always be fondly remembered. She was always there for me and anyone that needed her. She will be very much missed but I know she will be looking over all of us from above…Love you Aunt Rosie.
Gerry Montee says
My condolences. I remember her always being very kind to me
Jeanne Simmons says
Heartfelt sympathies for your loss. She was a great person and gives many cherished memories.
Angela & Harold Ragland, Gretchen & Tim. says
Beautiful Aunt Rosie was “one of a kind”…the most generous, kind, caring, loving person who I was so blessed to have known all my life. She was always there for “EVERYONE” and I remember how she helped me during difficult times in my life time.. We have many, many fond memories of great times spent with her and Henry. I know she is up above looking down over all of us. God Bless you and may you rest in peace until we can see you again….Love you Aunt Rosie
Kristi Mueller says
Hi Marilee!! All the good memories from Adult Day Services came rushing back!!!!
May she rest in peace and may your heart be good that she HAD THE TIME OF HER LIFE!!
Take care and hope to see you around!
Kristi Mueller