Ivo L. Garofalo, 95, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at his home.

Born on June 25, 1918, in Rota Greca, Italy, he was the son of the late Domenico and Mary (Carelli) Garofalo.  In 1946 he married Fern M. Gentile. They spent 67 loving years together. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2013.

He served in the United States Army from September 22, 1941, until he was honorably discharged on May 31, 1945. He was awarded the ETO Ribbon, the American Defense Ribbon and Campaign Stars No. France and Germany.

Ivo was the owner/operator of Advertising Specialty Distributor for many years.

He was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church. He was very involved serving as an usher for many years. He served as President of the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Kenosha, receiving many honors and awards. He was involved in many community activities. He proudly initiated a campaign to raise money and awareness for the original K-9 officers of the Kenosha Police Department.

Ivo is survived by his two sons, Leonard of Kenosha and Tom (Michele Merante) of Stevenson Ranch, CA; six grandchildren:  Stephen Garofalo of Mt. Pleasant, WI, Michael Garofalo of Oak Creek, WI, Daniel Garofalo of Somers, WI, Jessica Garofalo Howes, Andi Garofalo and Christie Garofalo-Rodriguez, all of California; five great-grandchildren, Dominic and Carley Garofalo and Gabe Graczyk, all of Mt. Pleasant and Dylan and Chloe Garofalo of Somers; a sister, Lee Anders of Palacious, TX; and former, daughter-in-law, Linda Garofalo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Margaret Beatty; two brothers, Frank and Ernie Garofalo; and a daughter-in-law, Carol Garofalo.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at St. Marks Catholic Church, followed by interment at St. George Cemetery with full military honors.