Grace Giuffre

(nee Minessale) Born to Eternal Life on Monday, June 17, 2024. Age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Loving mother of the late Joseph (Susan) Giuffre, Marianne Giuffre, Rev. Carmelo Giuffre, the late John (Lori) Giuffre and Rev. Frank Giuffre. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Adam) Yorkey, Phil (Dana) Giuffre, Katie Giuffre, Ed (Andrea) Raue, Scott (Lindsay) Raue and Doug (Cori) Raue. Grace is preceded in death by her 9 siblings, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and her parents Grace and Carmelo Minessale. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, cousins, other family members and friends.

Visitation Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 9-11 AM at St. Veronica Church, 4001 S. Whitnall Ave. Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Final Commendation to be offered by Auxillary Bishop James T. Schuerman. Private entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Grace was a born and raised "East Sider," having been a member of St. Rita Parish there. In her teen years she attended and graduated Lincoln High School, where she was christened Homecoming Queen. She married Philip Giuffre in 1955, and settled on the Northwest side of Milwaukee, where she and Philip started a family. Grace was an active member of St. Bernadette Parish, and had many memorable seasons with her family and extended family on Columbus Lake. Family was a very important part of Grace's life. She spent hours on the phone staying in touch with her sisters, arranging parties, listening to music and passing time in the company of others. Grace was proud of her 28 years at MPS' William George Bruce School, working in food services providing nourishment and full bellies to generations of children. After she retired, she moved to Nashotah to be closer to family. In those years it was rare to see Grace without a dog by her side. She lived her final years at Azura Memory Care in Oconomowoc.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Grace's name may be made for Mass intentions. Grace's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and caregivers at Azura Memory Care in Oconomowoc and St. Croix Hospice.

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