Joseph Prestigiacomo

Prestigiacomo, Joseph MONONA Joseph Prestigiacomo, age 81, of Monona passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at St. Marys Hospital. He was born on May 18, 1926, in Madison, the son of Frank and Rose Prestigiacomo. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He worked at Webcrafters for 45 years, retiring in 1987. On May 1, 1948, he married Mary Imhoff at St. Pauls University Chapel. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Monona. Joe was an avid fisherman. He also loved all sports, especially those in which his grandchildren participated. Joe is survived by his wife, Mary of Monona; three sons, Michael of Boston, John (Carol) of Middleton and Joe (Nicki) of Middleton; five daughters, Jean (Harry) Hulbert of Waukesha, Mary Jo (Jim) Pechan of Seattle, Judy Klingelharts of Monona, Kristine (Scott) Holmes of Madison and Katie (Mike) Jeffery of Cambridge; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank (Judy) of Madison; and two sisters, Mary Maiale of Madison and Josie LaCoco of Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Nick, Tony, and Sam. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Scholfield St., Monona, on Friday, May 16, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. with Father John Meinholz presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. The family would to thank Dr. Ed Ahrens and his wonderful staff of doctors and nurses at St. Marys Dialysis Center for Joes Care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Marys Dialysis Center, 2840 Index Rd. Fitchburg, 53711.