Michael J. "Mike" DiCello1922 - 2014Michael J. "Mike" DiCello, 93, of Kenosha, died on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family.A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was born on June 26, 1922, and was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Mancuso) DiCello.Mike honorably served in the U.S. Army during World War II.On May 11, 1991, he was united in marriage Theresa Balciunas.For many years, Mike was employed with AMC/Chrysler Corporation as a foreman, retiring in 1983. After retiring, he enjoyed working part time for Dairyland Greyhound Park.He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time fishing and golfing. Mike and his wife learned crafts at the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; then in turn, enjoyed teaching those crafts to children at schools. Mike liked to gamble and play bingo, so he would often travel to Las Vegas. In August of 2012, he won the Jack Pot at Potawatomi! Mike was also an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; his son, Mike DiCello; a sister, Katie Lee; his step children, Annette (Norm) Marzahl, Vitoldas Balciunas, Birute (Randy) Shlecht and Aldona Balciunas along with eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his brother, Joseph DiCello; his sisters, Emma Shulski and Rose Ruffalo-Thomas, and three step children, Grace Balian, Leone Sturman and Dominic Mascarette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2224 30th Avenue. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at church for the Mass. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. George Cemetery. A visitation for Mike will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heartland Hospice, 9114 58th Place, Kenosha, WI 53144, would be appreciated by the family. Thanks to Heartland Hospice; especially Nichole, Kathleen, Amber, Gail and others for the special care they provided for Mike.Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services 3720 39th AvenueKenosha, Wisconsin 53144262-658-4101Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
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