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Albert Fortino Andreoli
1944 - 2018
Albert Fortino Andreoli, 74, of Kenosha, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 30, 1944, in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Frank and Divina (Fortino) Andreoli.
He served in the United States Army from March 16, 1965, until he was honorably discharged on Nov. 15, 1970.
On April 27, 1968, he married Linda Deardorf at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Albert was employed as the head custodian for Kenosha Unified School District for 20 years. He later worked as the director of maintenance and custodian service at Gateway Technical College until his retirement.
He was a member of the Local 168, Italian American Society, Moose Club, the Gumba Coffee Club at Mac's Deli, and a participant of Packer games at the home of his niece, Gina.
Al had many accomplishments in his life, from being President of the Kenosha Running Club, to a committee member planning the Northside Library. His pride and joy in life, and the one thing that truly mattered, was being a loving husband, father, and the best papa to his grandchildren, Ty and Talia. Al loved the sun and Florida. His hobbies included collecting, repairing and designing neon signs, for which he was fondly known as the "Neon Man". Al was also famous for his saying, "If it's free, it's for me".
Albert is survived by his wife, Linda; his son, Christopher Andreoli; two grandchildren, Ty and Talia Andreoli, all of Kenosha; three brothers, Donald (Margaret) Andreoli of Kenosha, Frank (Tina) Andreoli of Dearborn, Mich., and Roger (Sharon) Andreoli of Kenosha; two sisters, Jean Smith of Carmel, Ind., and Rosalyn (Edward) Deardorf of Kenosha. He is further survived by his two brothers-in-law, John Deardorf and John Gallegher; two sisters-in-law, Jerrilyn Cairo and JoAnn (Michael) Haase; many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Salvatore Andreoli, Elizabeth (Patrick) Wicker, Robert (Doris) Andreoli, and two brothers-in-law, Rodney Smith and Albert Cairo.
A special thank you to Aurora Cancer Center of Kenosha, headed by his doctor, Dr. Bandealy, and his wonderful staff and loving nurses. We would also like to thank Dr. Santarelli who went above and beyond to help Al, and all his staff, especially his PA, Stacy, who were all so compassionate, caring, and loving to Al and Linda. Rest in Peace fellow classmate.
Prayers will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Monday, Oct. 29, at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2224 45th St, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery with full military honors. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Memorials made to the Aurora Cancer Center of Kenosha would be appreciated by the family.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111 60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
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Marvin Clark
The picture says it all about Albert. That smile was awesome and infectious. He was a joy to be around. As Tom White stated, the Basketball Junior High Tournement, which the team won, lead by Albert , was a wonderful time. He could really play basketball. God is getting one of our BEST... Rest in Peace my friend. I will be seeing you soon buddy, but not yet. Not yet...
Thomas Jaskwhich
Always a warm smile and a friendly greeting. I'm sure that he rests in peace.
Joyce Sawicki (Muller)
Oh the wonderful memories at Drydock every Friday night. He was a wonderful dancer, Shirley Vandenberg and I would fight to see who would dance with him next. So glad i got to see and talk with him at our last reunion. RiP my friend.....Rose Marie Pellegrino (Delano)
Al and I grew up together in the columbus park area when I thought that entire world was Italian!!! My heart aches in hearing if his death. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones!
Barbara Langerman (Wenning)
So sorry to hear this news. Talked a long time with Al at our 50th reunion. Like Joyce and Shirley, Al was a favorite dance partner at Dry Dock and high school dances. He was always kind and had a big smile. Much love to his family and may he rest in peace.
Gerald Perona
I can only echo Rose Marie's comments - I too grew up with Al from First Communion at the old Mt. Carmel Church to working with him at Gateway Technical College. My sympathy to his family.
Jeanne Kyncl (Brush)
I'll miss his sense of humor and his hugs. He always had a smile and I loved running into him at the Y and around town. A truly good man!
Nicholas Angotti
Indeed Al was "one of the good guys". I've known AL since the days we suffered through cataclysm, first communion, and the early days of Mount Carmel. Playing ball in Columbus Park, the summer Fr Tag was in Italy and Fr Whitiman forgot to signup the Mt Carmel team into the league - we won every game that summer, yet could not advance. Homeroom through HS. Albert you always kept me/us laughing, and your infectious smile lit up the room causing everyone around you to lightenup inturn.
Whenever I was around Al it was as if nothing had changed, as if no time had elapsed.
One of the funniest memories I recall from our 50th reunion - we sat huddled for a while. Then out of nowhere - He looked around the room and as if to say, 'we're the only young ones here' he said in Italian, "Mother of God, look how old everyone looks." and he laughed hard and deeply. One of the many memories I'll hang onto forever.
What a great guy, I will truly miss his infectious smile and humor.
Linda and the family, God Bless - you are in my prayers, Nick
Robert Broesch
I met Al in homeroom junior year when I came to Bradford from St. Joes. Al and I hit it off right away and we've been together ever since.We played softball,golf and racquetball and traveled extensively. We both loved warm weather and last year at this time we went to our winter home in Arizona and even though Al knew he had cancer we didn't tell anyone and he was able to relax for a couple of weeks. Al always made every day with him fun and he could negotiate a deal better than anyone. We attended the funeral yesterday and we know that Al will be remembered by his wife Linda his son Chris his grandchildren TY and Talia and his many friends and family.
Mary Magnino (Kessler)
Al Andrioli has been a friend of mine since second grade. He was the greatest dancer. Every time we met it was a long, long conversation catching up on what was happening in our families. I an so sad for his untimely passing. Never drank, smoked and was an avid runner. I am going to miss him. Sympathy to his beautiful family. May he rest in peace.