Mary Antoinette Kleiman

MARY ANTOINETTE KLEIMAN Mary Antoinette Kleiman (Alberti), 78, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, beloved Mom, Nana, and Great Nana passed away peacefully on July 10, 2022 surrounded by the ones she laughed with, lived for, and loved. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years Francis (Frank) Kleiman, her parents Rocco and Lena Alberti (Vetrano), her sister Jeanne Weiss (Alberti) and brother Nicholas (Nick) Alberti. She is survived by her sister Fran (Gary) Golembiewski, SIL MaryAnn (Nick) Kopps-Alberti, BIL Gordon (Jeanne) Weiss, children: Kent (Laurie) Kleiman, Kimberly (Bob) Kleiman-Lee, Becky Hamilton, and Tom Kleiman (Jen Ostapowich); her grandchildren Kayla (Dean) Sullivan, Karley (Jonah) Slapczynski, Morganne, Katie, Alyssa, Sam, Sarah (Aaron) Fields, Kari, Ashley, Hunter, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cherished relatives and friends. She was affectionately known as “Nana Mar” by all. Mary grew up in the 3rd ward until her parents, 2 sisters, and brother settled on the southside of Milwaukee off of 13 th and Klein Avenue. She demonstrated her creative abilities early as a drummer in the Pulaski High School Band and Lake Band, a director of plays and musicals, and a creative planner of events. She was a practical joker with a terrific sense of humor. She met the love of her life, Frank, who she cherished for 53 years until his death. They wholehearted lived their marriage vows; overcoming every possible challenge and celebrating every incredible joy. She reinvented herself several times over as her family needed support. She was a stay at home wife and mom, she opened and managed her own hairdressing salon, she worked at Kohl’s department store, and founded an Italian bakery business “Sweet Sisters” with her sister Fran. Upon retirement, she and her husband planted and nurtured beautiful gardens. She lived for her family. Her days and nights were filled preparing for or enjoying family dinners, holidays, celebrations, and visits. She cheered on her kids, grandkids, or great grandkids through all of their accomplishments. She was an exceptional baker and cook, an impeccable home maker, a teacher of values, a strict disciplinarian, a friend to many, and a devout Christian. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the extraordinary medical team at Aurora Medical Center Summit - Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic and Aurora At-Home Hospice. The compassion, quality care, and support they provided over the past 3 years made all the difference to Mary and her family. We thank God for the gift of her life and the blessing of the time we spent with her. A memorial service will be held to honor Mary on Saturday, August 6, 2022. The Visitation will start at 9:00am and the Mass at 11:00am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church located at 2400 West State Road 59, Waukesha, WI 53189. Father Tim Kitzke will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations to Aurora’s Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic would be most appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been made by Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Home