Service Details
A Memorial Service, celebrating Jim’s life, will be held in the funeral home, at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 17th, with Rev. Domenic Roscioli officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Private internment will take place at a later date
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In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested, memorials to the Shalom Center, 1713 62nd St. Kenosha, WI 53143, or your favorite charity.
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James E. Tenuta, 71, passed away at Froedtert South-St. Catherine’s on Sunday, December 23, 2018, Jim was born in Kenosha on October 31, 1947, the son of Ernest and Joyce (nee: Sonquist) Tenuta.
Jim was a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph High School. On October 9, 1976, in St. Rita Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Karen Stadther, who preceded him in death on June 21, 2007. He was employed by the Holiday Inn Corporation for several years in Tennessee as Food Manager. After returning to Kenosha he was employed as an insurance agent with several agencies including A.B. Schmitz. Jim was also employed by Lakeside Steel Mfg. Jim was an avid golfer and enjoyed cooking.
Surviving are his parents, Ernie and Joyce; brother, Jeff Tenuta, all of Kenosha; brother-in-law, Bill Rasmus, of Santa Monica, CA; niece, Jackie Tenuta; nephews, Christopher and Cody Rasmus; uncle, Emil Tenuta; aunt, Carmella Rende; and special friend, Agnes “Sam” Vaughn. Jim was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen T. Rasmus M.D., uncles, Frank and Jack Tenuta, and Gerald Sonquist.
Jackie Tenuta Malone says
Dearest Uncle Ernie and Aunt Joyce so very sorry to hear about Jimmy.
God Bless
Your niece Jackie
Jacalyn DiCello MD says
I am so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. I found out when I came back to Kenosha to bury our mother, Lucille at age 91. There is a Chinese saying when you have a funeral about someone who is over 90 it is a happy funeral. Unfortunately, yours was not. We all mourn with you for Jimmy was just too young to be taken. Also, children should not be taken before parents. Therefore, you have a lot to be sad about. May you find solice in family, friends and Jesus Christ.
Donald J Becker says
To Ernie,Joyce and Jeff,my deepest sympathy in the passing of Jim.Jim will be in my thoughts and prayers. RIP good friend
Pat LaMacchia says
One of the nicest guys I was lucky enough to know well at St. Joe’s!
Dennis and Mary Serpe says
So sorry Ernie, Joyce and Jeff to hear about the passing of Jimmy.
Last time I saw Jimmy we reminisced about when my parents would come over to visit I would always bring my baseball glove and hoping Jimmy would be home so I could play a game of catch with him.
God bless,
Dennis and Mary
Barbara Ancona says
Joyce, Ernie and family, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim! May his memories stay within your hearts to comfort you all. With sympathy,
Mary Roberts says
My prayers are with the Tenuta family for your loss of your son
Julie Ruhle Galvin says
It was a pleasure working insurance with Dear Jimmy!!! Back in the day, his dedication to CohoRama was exceptional and he had a heart of gold. He made the best pasta with garlic and anchovies that I ever had. He was loved and I hope he is at peace.
SAM & CECELIA PERRI says
We are very sorry for the passing of Jim. Always a pleasure to be around him back in Kiwanis days.
Janet(Delany) & Ron Kuryanowicz says
Jim, I hadn’t seen you for a long time but recall some of the fun we had back in the good old days at St Joes.
Rest in Peace my friend !
Class of ’65
Larry Fonk says
Jim was our “Paperboy” in the early 1960’s, when we lived on 49th and 76th st. near Ace Hardware. Jim folded those newspapers into a square
and tossed those folded papers from the sidewalk hitting every front porch perfectly. I was just 11 years old then and wondered if I would ever be as strong as him……. He carried two full bags of papers at the same time !!!! Rest in peace.