Eugene “Gino” A. Schiaffino, 67, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Born on January 1, 1959, in Kenosha, WI, he was the son of the late Eugenio A. Schiaffino and Gilda C. Schiaffino (nee Redo). He attended local schools, graduating from Tremper High School.
Gino worked at Outboard Marine as a mechanic for a few years before finding his true calling as a bartender. He owned and operated both Sir Arthur’s and Rumors Lounge. He also worked for Giovanni’s in Milwaukee and Eagle Lake as a bartender. Gino capped off his bartending career at Stella’s Casa Capri.
Gino was very accomplished with numbers. He was so good at it that he earned a one-year college scholarship to Duluth, Minnesota.
Gino is survived by his daughter, Brittany Herr; a sister, Gilda Smith of Kenosha; a brother, Joseph (Karen) Schiaffino; and a niece, along with several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Catherine “Chi Chi” Schiaffino.
A special THANK YOU to Mark and Tim Gascoigne, Louis “Hondo” Stella, and David Molinaro. Your unwavering friendship with Gino will not be forgotten.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Stella’s Casa Capri.
