deFelice, Emil. Resident of Village of Manor Park in West Allis passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Joyce "Pat" (nee Anderson) deFelice. Devoted and loving father of David and Tassi (Kris) deFelice. Cherished grandfather of Sara, Lisa, Katherine, Dustin, Carli and Avery. Great-grandfather of Genevieve. Emil is further survived by his niece Leonora Ferrari in Italy and many dear friends. Memorial Visitation FRIDAY, May 29, 2015 from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM at VILLAGE OF MANOR PARK-PALMER CHAPEL 3023 So. 84th Street, West Allis. Memorial Service at 2:30 PM. Emil was born on July 19, 1925 in the Provence of Modena in Northern Italy. In 1955, he came to the United States to visit relatives and stayed to obtain and achieve his Masters Degree from Marquette University. Soon after, he met and married Pat and became a proud citizen of the United States. In 1964, he joined the faculty at the newly formed Academy of Basic Education now called Brookfield Academy where he taught Latin, French, and Ancient History. In 1975, he became the Head of the Middle School and in 1979 the Head of Lower School. He retired in 1988. Emil was very proud to be apart of the Academy family for 25 years, loving his students, colleagues, and where he was fondly known as the "Renaissance Man". Emil and Pat spent 50 wonderful years together enjoying family, classical music, opera, playing bridge, poker and chess with the many friends they made. If desired, memorials to the Village of Manor Park or Brookfield Academy are appreciated. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080