Gregorio Montoto

Gregorio Montoto

Of Franklin. Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Carol (nee Burkard) for 55 years. Proud father of Angela (Patrick) Farley and Rita (Michael) Allen. Devoted grandfather of Elena, Jack and Clara Farley and Isabella and Audriana Allen. Dear brother of Jose (Yolanda), Norberto (Rita), Mario (Brenda), Guadalupe and William Montoto and Graciela (Cesar) Pequeno. Further survived by nieces, nephews, in-laws, and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Guadalupe and Jose Montoto.

Gregorio was born on November 17, 1945 in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He came to Milwaukee when he was 13 with his family and attended Riverside East High School, graduating in 1964. He served in the US Army from 1965 to 1967. When he returned to Milwaukee he married his wife, Carol, and attended UWM through the G.I. Bill, earning a Bachelor’s and a Masters degree. He worked for the Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute at UWM, now known as the Roberto Hernandez Center.

Gregorio was a long-time entrepreneur, businessman and dedicated volunteer of many organizations benefitting the Hispanic community, especially the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation and Mexican Fiesta. Greg, his parents, and siblings were owners/operators of El Camino Real Restaurants for 20 years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was so proud of his daughters and his 5 grandchildren, and loved to spoil them. He and Carol were lucky to have time to travel in retirement, including trips to Europe, Asia, Mexico, and South America. Additionally his golf trips with his friends and family were an important part of his life.

He always cared for his friends. Jesus said, “As you did it to one of the least of these, my brothers, you did it to me.” Greg did many good deeds in his life. His family and friends will miss him greatly.

Visitation at the Max A. Sass & Sons Mission Hills Chapel on Monday, October 24 from 4 - 6:45 PM followed by a short prayer to conclude the evening. Further Visitation on Tuesday, October 25 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 6060 W. Loomis Rd., Greendale, from 10 - 10:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation.