James J. Curro “Jimmy” “Uncle Jim”

"Uncle Jim" Passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the age of 91, suffering for years with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease. Husband of Ethel. Preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Santo Curro; brothers, Frank (the late Sistina), Robert (the late Dolores) and Tom. Dear brother of Fran (the late Don) Behling, Rose Cathleen (the late Bruce) Bagin and sister-in-law Darlene Curro. Special Thanks to his nieces, Gail Winicki, Janice Boinski and Debbie Kaehny, other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation Saturday, November 28 at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church 2360 South 106th Street West Allis, WI from 10AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Private entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Memorials to the Honor Flight appreciated.
Jimmy proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was the owner of Jim Curro Signs. He loved to dance to the sound of Big Band Music, was very gifted artistically, and enjoyed playing his drums. He always had a joke to tell. Jimmy enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and skiing into his late 70's.
The family is grateful for the care the V.A. Hospital provided and for the loving care he received from the staff of Luther Manor Nursing Home & Hospice.