Caterina Zizzo

August 12, 1953 - January 5, 2024

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Thursday 1/18, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery - Milwaukee

7301 W Nash Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216

(414) 438-4420 |

Holy Apostles Catholic Church

16000 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Friday 1/19, 10:30 am

Caterina Zizzo (nee Tarantino) found peace on January 5th, 2024 at the age of 70. Beloved wife to Frank. Adoring and loving mother to Marianne (Dan) Klappa, Anthony Zizzo, and Luisa M. (Tim) Watt. Devoted Nonna to Sabrina, Jake, Alaina, and Nolan. Preceded in death by her parents Ignazio and Luisa Tarantino and sister Maria L’Ococo, and loving mother and father-in-law Marianna and Antonino Zizzo. Further loved by other sisters, brothers, and many friends.

Caterina and Frank married in Sicily on September 19th, 1973 and three short months later on December 15, 1973, Caterina immigrated to America, starting her life in Wisconsin. Over the next few years, she spent her time raising her three children full time.

When all the children began school, she continued her career as a seamstress at Modern. Following her work at Modern, she moved to Boston Store Downtown Milwaukee, where she spent 7 years in the men’s alterations department. She was an extremely talented and meticulous worker, creating clothing to fit her clients perfectly. Before retiring, she was able to finish her seamstress career at Boston Store Brookfield, where she got to work beside her husband. In April 2019, she was proud to become an American citizen.

Throughout her life she was devoted to taking care of her family, with her husband, kids, and grandkids being her world. She was a wonderful cook, making only the best authentic Italian food alongside her husband. Her other hobbies included cleaning, crocheting, and watching the Packers play. She was loved by so many and she will be deeply missed for her kind, selfless and loving nature. Her loving husband Frank took care of her until her last day. Caterina and Frank celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18th, at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Mass will be held on Friday, January 19th, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 16000 West National Avenue, New Berlin, at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.