Leonard Carini

SOUTH MILWAUKEE - Lenny was called to the Gates of Heaven on April 27, 2024, at 82. Before joining the Lord, he was surrounded by his loving family. Lenny is now reunited in heaven with his son Lenny Jr. He is also preceded in death by his parents, John and Antonina Carini and brothers Dominic (Mary), John (Nina), and Joseph (Charity). He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 62 years, Charlotte, his daughter Charlen , son Anthony (Diane), grandchildren Bob and Bill, and sister Rosemary (Jim) Joceks. Born on August 7, 1941 Lenny attended St. Rita's and Riverside High School. He carried on the family tradition by working at Pabst Brewing Company, joining his father and siblings. In 1982, he started a family business, Carini's on 5th Bar and Grill, in South Milwaukee. Later in life, he worked at Cerac, Inc. Lenny belonged to many organizations, including the Italian Community Center, Madonna Del Lume Society, the Moose Club, the Lions Club, Roma Lodge, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1709 as a fourth-degree member. Visitation for Lenny will be at Molthen-Bell & Sons Funeral Home (700 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee, 53172) May 5, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:30 pm vigil service ay 7:00. Further visitation from 9:15 to 9:45 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rita's (1617 N Cass Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202) on May 6, 2024 at 10:00 am . Entombment will follow mass at Holy Cross Cemetery for Lenny Sr. and Lenny Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lenny's memory, to St. Rita's Catholic Church.