Generation: 1
1. | Celestina Volino Notes:
Name taken from her daughter's birth cert. No other info known.
Celestina married Vincenzo Abbate 23 Aug 1865, Laurenzana, Potenza, Italy. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Maria Giacinta Abbate was born 26 Aug 1846, Laurenzana, Potenza, Italy; died 29 Jan 1890, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 31 Jan 1890, Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
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Generation: 2
2. | Maria Giacinta Abbate (1.Celestina1) was born 26 Aug 1846, Laurenzana, Potenza, Italy; died 29 Jan 1890, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 31 Jan 1890, Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. Other Events:
- Immigration: 22 Jul 1872, New York, New York, United States; Ship Denmark, National Line, departed Le Havre, France and London, arrived New York 22 Jul 1872. Source: New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Maria married Domenico Antonio Rossi, I Bef 1867, Italy. Domenico (son of Angelo Rossi and Teresa Romano) was born 11 Aug 1844, Laurenzana, Potenza, Italy; died 27 Jun 1888, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried Jun 1888, Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. Angelo Rosso was born 29 Jan 1867, Italy; died 22 Sep 1943, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 25 Sep 1943, Hiram Park Cemetery, Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States.
- 4. Vincent Anthony Rosso was born 12 Apr 1871, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 4 Sep 1944, Alexian Brothers' Hospital, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 7 Sep 1944, Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
- 5. Theresa Maria Rosso was born May 1871, Italy; died 14 Mar 1915, 1308 Hickory, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 17 Mar 1915, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
- 6. Julia Angelina Rosso was born 1874, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 2 Feb 1936, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; was buried 1936, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States.
- 7. Anthony Denato Rosso was born 7 Sep 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 14 May 1956, Lemay, St Louis, Missouri, United States; was buried 17 May 1956, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States.
- 8. Dominic Anthony Rosso, II was born 24 Feb 1883, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 25 Sep 1945; was buried , St. Mary's Cemetery, Centreville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States.
- 9. Frank Rosso was born Aug 1885 ?, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 23 Aug 1933, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 26 Aug 1933, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States.
- 10. Joseph Rosso was born Mar 1886, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died Oct 1905; was buried 25 Oct 1905, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
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Generation: 3
3. | Angelo Rosso (2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 29 Jan 1867, Italy; died 22 Sep 1943, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 25 Sep 1943, Hiram Park Cemetery, Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States. Other Events:
- Address: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
- Address: St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; after Chicago
- Occupation: 1920, 516a Elm Street, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; Proprietor, Theatrical Public
- Address: 1930, 516a Elm Street, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; from 1930 census
Angelo — Lena Loser (Lozier). Lena was born May 1871, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Mary Rosso was born 17 Feb 1889, Missouri, United States.
- 12. Rosie Rosso was born Mar 1892, Missouri, United States.
- 13. Lillian Rosso was born 2 Mar 1894, Missouri, United States.
- 14. Theresa Rosso was born May 1895, Missouri, United States.
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Angelo married Caroline Muller Aft 1900, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. Caroline was born Aug 1873, Deutschland; died Abt 30 Aug 1964, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
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4. | Vincent Anthony Rosso (2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 12 Apr 1871, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 4 Sep 1944, Alexian Brothers' Hospital, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 7 Sep 1944, Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. Vincent married Laura Marie Dexter 22 Nov 1900. Laura was born 5 Jun 1881; died 9 May 1971, Missouri, United States; was buried 11 May 1971, Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Theresa Maria Rosso (2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born May 1871, Italy; died 14 Mar 1915, 1308 Hickory, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 17 Mar 1915, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. Other Events:
- Cause of Death: 14 Mar 1915, 1308 Hickory, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; Gunshot wound of heart - homicide.
Theresa — Robert Marcella. Robert was born ca 1870s, Italy; died Bef 1900. [Group Sheet]
Theresa married Dan Corato Abt 1901. Dan was born Abt 1869, Barnum, Italy; died 11 Mar 1919, Alexian Brothers' Hospital, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 14 Mar 1919, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
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6. | Julia Angelina Rosso (2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 1874, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 2 Feb 1936, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; was buried 1936, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States. Julia married Geovonti Manocke (Mannocchi) Abt 1893. Geovonti was born 24 Dec 1862, Capri, Italy; died 12 Apr 1946, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; was buried 1946, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Anthony Manocke was born 17 Nov 1896; died 14 Oct 1918; was buried 1918, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States.
- 30. Dominicke Manocke was born 2 Feb 1899; died 15 Aug 1918; was buried 1918, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States.
- 31. Jennie M Manocke was born 29 Dec 1904, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 15 Jul 1989, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; was buried 1989, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States.
- 32. Joseph Francis Manocke was born 22 Oct 1907, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; died 21 May 1990, Hope, Barry, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
- 33. Rose Manocke was born 1909, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; died 1995, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States.
- 34. Dorothy Manocke was born Abt 1913, Michigan, United States; died Aft 1989.
- 35. Frank Manocke was born Abt 1915, Michigan, United States; died Bef 1989.
- 36. Caroline Manocke was born Abt 1917, Michigan, United States; died Aft 1989.
- 37. Louie Manocke was born 1917; died 1920.
- 38. George Joseph Manocke was born 22 Jul 1920, Michigan, United States; died 3 Sep 1992, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
- 39. Margaret Louise Manocke was born 14 Apr 1924, Michigan, United States; died 19 Jul 1974, Oregon, United States.
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7. | Anthony Denato Rosso (2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 7 Sep 1875, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 14 May 1956, Lemay, St Louis, Missouri, United States; was buried 17 May 1956, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States. Other Events:
- Address: 1912, 325 Weiss Ave, Carondelet, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States
- Occupation: 1922, Missouri, United States; "Insurance and Painting" (from passport app)
- Occupation: Bef 1956, Missouri, United States; Insurance agent, retired - (from death certificate)
Anthony married Julia Moore Abt 1897. Julia was born 13 Apr 1877, Missouri, United States; died 5 Jul 1912, Missouri, United States; was buried 8 Jul 1912, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. John A. Rosso was born May 1898, Missouri, United States; died Apr 1970, Missouri, United States; was buried 28 Apr 1970, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States.
- 41. Vincent Anthony Rosso was born 22 Jul 1900, Missouri, United States; died Jan 1962, Missouri, United States; was buried 29 Jan 1962, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
- 42. Joseph Rosso was born 8 Mar 1902, 1630 Park, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died Bef 2002.
- 43. Mary Rosso was born Abt 1904, Missouri, United States.
- 44. Martin A Rosso was born Abt 1906, Missouri, United States; died Feb 1970; was buried 27 Feb 1970, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States.
- 45. Paul William Rosso was born 18 Sep 1907, Missouri, United States; died Apr 1987, Missouri, United States; was buried 23 Apr 1987, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States.
- 46. Dominic M. Rosso was born 15 Apr 1909, Missouri, United States; died Nov 1968, Missouri, United States; was buried 13 Nov 1968, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States.
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8. | Dominic Anthony Rosso, II (2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 24 Feb 1883, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 25 Sep 1945; was buried , St. Mary's Cemetery, Centreville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States. Other Events:
- Address: 1942, Centerville Station, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; from draft card
- Occupation: Before 1945; "Operator of a trucking firm." (source, Frieda's obit)
Dominic married Mary Letitia Moore 1908. Mary (daughter of John Moore and Mary Ryan) was born 10 Apr 1882, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 26 Sep 1908, Washington University Hospital, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried Sep 1908, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Julia Susan Rosso was born 14 Feb 1904, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 21 Dec 1994.
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Dominic married Friedaricka A. Vogel 11 Oct 1911, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. Friedaricka (daughter of Henry J. Vogel and Wilhelmina P. Loesch) was born 28 Aug 1888; died 4 Aug 1968, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; was buried Aug 1968, St. Mary's Cemetery, Centreville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Marie Ruth Rosso was born 27 Nov 1912, Missouri, United States; died 22 Jul 1995; was buried , St. James Catholic Cemetery, Millstadt, St. Clair, Illinois, United States.
- 49. Pauline E. Rosso was born 26 Mar 1915; died 11 Jan 1974, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
- 50. William Henry Dominic Rosso was born 22 Oct 1916, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 25 Jan 2016, Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, United States; was buried 28 Jan 2016, Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, United States.
- 51. Dominic Anthony Rosso, III was born 6 Mar 1922; died 24 Aug 2018; was buried 27 Aug 2018, Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
- 52. Ruth Helen Rosso was born 14 Dec 1927, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 9 Jan 2014, St. Paul's Home, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; was buried 14 Jan 2014, Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States.
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9. | Frank Rosso (2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born Aug 1885 ?, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 23 Aug 1933, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 26 Aug 1933, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States. Other Events:
- Marital Status: 1933; Single (from death cert)
- Occupation: 1933; Laborer (from death cert)
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10. | Joseph Rosso (2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born Mar 1886, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died Oct 1905; was buried 25 Oct 1905, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. |
Generation: 4
13. | Lillian Rosso (3.Angelo3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 2 Mar 1894, Missouri, United States. Notes:
1920 census lists Angelo and Caroline Rosso as married, living with Angelo's daughter Lillian (27) and Granddaughter Esther (6). Though Lillian Weber is listed as married, her husband is not present.
A Lillian C Weber Delaney died in St Louis in 1929, but she was born Lillian Weber (dau. of Wm Weber) in 1896 - not a match.
Lillian — unknown Weber. unknown was born ca 1880s. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. Esther Weber was born Abt 1914, Missouri, United States.
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22. | Mary E Marcella (5.Theresa3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 30 Jan 1893; died 25 Apr 1963. Mary — John Thomas Duroso, Sr.. John was born 10 Apr 1892, Naples, Italy; died 9 Sep 1963, Missouri, United States; was buried 12 Sep 1963, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. m. Duroso
- 55. f. Duroso
- 56. Martin L. Duroso was born 8 Feb 1915, Missouri, United States; died 16 Dec 1987, Missouri, United States.
- 57. John Thomas Duroso, Jr was born 16 Sep 1917, Missouri, United States; died 16 Jun 1977, Missouri, United States; was buried 19 Jun 1977, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
- 58. James Nicholas Duroso was born 23 Oct 1921, Missouri, United States; died 5 Sep 1992, Missouri, United States.
- 59. George Carl Duroso was born 14 Apr 1924, Missouri, United States; died 22 Jan 1994, Missouri, United States.
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29. | Anthony Manocke (6.Julia3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 17 Nov 1896; died 14 Oct 1918; was buried 1918, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States. |
31. | Jennie M Manocke (6.Julia3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 29 Dec 1904, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 15 Jul 1989, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; was buried 1989, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States. Jennie married Salvatori Gaglio 28 Nov 1921, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States. Salvatori died 1972. [Group Sheet]
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32. | Joseph Francis Manocke (6.Julia3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 22 Oct 1907, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; died 21 May 1990, Hope, Barry, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Joseph — Julia VanHyfte. [Group Sheet]
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33. | Rose Manocke (6.Julia3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 1909, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; died 1995, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States. Rose — Paul Barone. Paul was born 1894; died 1987, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States; was buried 1987, Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]
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40. | John A. Rosso (7.Anthony3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born May 1898, Missouri, United States; died Apr 1970, Missouri, United States; was buried 28 Apr 1970, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States. |
41. | Vincent Anthony Rosso (7.Anthony3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 22 Jul 1900, Missouri, United States; died Jan 1962, Missouri, United States; was buried 29 Jan 1962, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. Other Events:
- Address: Sep 1918, 325 Weiss Ave, Carondelet, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; (from draft card)
- Occupation: Sep 1918, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; Printer, Hesse Envelope (from draft card)
Vincent — Hettie Martin. Hettie was born 30 May 1908; died 22 Sep 1955, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 26 Sep 1955, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
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44. | Martin A Rosso (7.Anthony3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born Abt 1906, Missouri, United States; died Feb 1970; was buried 27 Feb 1970, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States. |
45. | Paul William Rosso (7.Anthony3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 18 Sep 1907, Missouri, United States; died Apr 1987, Missouri, United States; was buried 23 Apr 1987, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States. Paul married Bessie F. Kelly 5 Dec 1931, Hillsboro, Jefferson, Missouri, United States. Bessie was born 1912. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 60. MaryAnn Rosso was born Abt 1930s.
- 61. Joan Rosso was born Abt 1930s.
- 62. Thomas Paul Rosso was born 18 Apr 1936, Missouri, United States; died 20 Jun 1967, Missouri, United States; was buried 23 Jun 1967, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
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46. | Dominic M. Rosso (7.Anthony3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 15 Apr 1909, Missouri, United States; died Nov 1968, Missouri, United States; was buried 13 Nov 1968, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States. Dominic — Jeanette Kelly. Jeanette was born 15 Apr 1914, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 15 Jul 1931, City Hospital, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 17 Jul 1931, Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
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47. | Julia Susan Rosso (8.Dominic3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 14 Feb 1904, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 21 Dec 1994. Julia — Edward Martin Nogalski, Sr.. Edward (son of Martin Nogalski and Josephine Joblonski) was born 28 Aug 1897; died 3 Jan 1961; was buried 6 Jan 1961, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 63. Edward Martin Nogalski, Jr. was born 24 Mar 1927, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 7 Sep 1938, 5256 Wren Ave, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 10 Sep 1938, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
- 64. James Dominic Nogalski was born 10 Jul 1935, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 25 Mar 1959, City Hospital, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 28 Mar 1959, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States.
- 65. John A. Nogalski
- 66. R. Nogalski
- 67. Ruth Ann Nogalski was born 14 Oct 1939, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 22 May 1990, House Springs, Jefferson, Missouri, United States; was buried 1990, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Cedar Hill, Jefferson, Missouri, United States.
- 68. Joseph Edward Nogalski was born 19 Mar 1924; died 20 Nov 1998.
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48. | Marie Ruth Rosso (8.Dominic3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 27 Nov 1912, Missouri, United States; died 22 Jul 1995; was buried , St. James Catholic Cemetery, Millstadt, St. Clair, Illinois, United States. Other Events:
- Graduation: 1926, Madison School, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States
- Graduation: 1931, Roosevelt High School, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States
Marie married Albert John Hucke 18 Oct 1939, Centreville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States. Albert (son of Frank Hucke and Helena Maria Jacobi) was born 25 Sep 1910, Hucke Farm, Millstadt, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; was christened 29 Sep 1910, St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; died 11 Jan 1996, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; was buried 15 Jan 1996, St. James Catholic Cemetery, Millstadt, St. Clair, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 69. Robert Albert Hucke was born 8 Sep 1942, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; was christened 27 Sep 1942, St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; died 20 Nov 2019, Evelyn's House Hospice, Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States; was buried 25 Nov 2019, St. James Catholic Cemetery, Millstadt, St. Clair, Illinois, United States.
- 70. A.A. Hucke
- 71. L.M. Hucke
- 72. L.R. Hucke
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49. | Pauline E. Rosso (8.Dominic3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 26 Mar 1915; died 11 Jan 1974, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. Other Events:
- Address: 1968, 101 North 42nd Street, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; Lived with her mother at the time of Frieda's death. (source: Frieda Rosso obit)
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50. | William Henry Dominic Rosso (8.Dominic3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 22 Oct 1916, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 25 Jan 2016, Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, United States; was buried 28 Jan 2016, Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, United States. Other Events:
- Address: 1968, Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, United States
Notes:
William H. "Bill" Rosso, a long-time Effingham County resident, died Jan. 25, 2016, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 99.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, Effingham. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham, with military rites. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, 1110 N. 4th Street in Effingham, with 6:30 p.m. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Rites. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the FACE orchestra or to a charitable organization of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be left at www.johnsonandsonsfh.com
Williiam Henry Dominic Rosso was born in St Louis, Missouri, Oct. 22, 1916, the son of Dominic Rosso and Friedaricka (Frieda) Vogel Rosso. He married Elaine Margaret Gorman in Chicago, March 1, 1946. After 66 years of marriage, Elaine Rosso died Aug. 26, 2012, in Effingham.
After attending Southern Illinois University, Bill was graduated from the University of Illinois in 1942 with a degree in Vocational Agriculture. In 1949, he was awarded a Master of Science in Agriculture, also from the University of Illinois.
Bill was inducted into the U.S. Army in September 1942. He served with the US Army Air Corps Weather Service in the U.S., Rome and North Africa, where he trained weather briefers. His citations included the American Theater Ribbon, the EAME Theater Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. Bill received an honorable discharge in 1946.
Bill taught vocational agriculture in Brussels, Illinois, a small Calhoun County town north of St. Louis. He moved to Central Illinois in 1947 and worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Tuscola. He lived for a short time in Hume, where he owned a fertilizer business. He and his family then moved to Altamont, where he taught vocational agriculture at Altamont High School. In 1958, he moved to Effingham where he was Farm Service Representative, Trust Officer, and Vice President at the Effingham State Bank. He retired from the bank at the age of 62.
Always interested in music, he taught guitar to finance his college education. He studied violin at the University of Illinois with Paul Rolland. In his first teaching assignment in Brussels, he taught accordion and organized a student orchestra. He played in a dance band in the Tuscola area. While teaching at Altamont High School, he played trumpet with the high school summer band. For several years, he played the violin at Christmas Mass at Sacred Heart Church. In his later years, he entertained at nursing homes in the area with other musicians. Bill helped to organize Fine Arts — County of Effingham (FACE) and the FACE orchestra. He played violin in the FACE orchestra until he was 93 and continued to play the violin until he was 95.
His passion for music was equaled by his love of gardening. From the time he was a young teenager, he raised vegetables and flowers. He attended the first Master Gardener class sponsored by the Effingham County U of I Extension Service. In 1997, he was the first Effingham County resident to be named Illinois Outstanding Master Gardener by the University of Illinois. His garden in Effingham was a source of beauty for the neighborhood, and he donated vegetables to those in need. He was featured in a story, "Making the Garden Grow", in the Effingham Daily News March 7, 2001. For a number of years, he raised cattle on a farm West of Effingham.
A member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years, Bill was inducted into the Springfield Diocese Chapter Hall of Fame in October 2008. He joined the Tuscola council and received his Fourth Degree in Springfield in 1949. He served as the Deputy Grand Knight in the Tuscola council in the early 1950s and as Grand Knight in the Effingham council in 1956-58 and again in 1977. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Effingham Assembly Fourth Degree in 1963. He served as Chartered Faithful Navigator, Chancellor for the Degree Term, and membership director. He edited the council newsletter and attended state conventions. Bill also initiated the “chalice service” for the Effingham Assembly and until 2011 regularly assisted at the presentation of chalices in honor of deceased Knights.
As a child, William H. Rosso was a member of St Vincent’s Parish in St. Louis, where he made his first communion in 1924 and was confirmed in 1925. Bill was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Effingham since 1958, serving as an usher and lector and helping in both the school and parish. He and his wife were members of the Confraternity for Christian Doctrine and assisted in educational programs for high school students at the parish. Bill and Elaine enjoyed traveling and participated in Elder Hostel trips in Europe and the United States.
During his years in Effingham County, Bill was active in community activities. For the Effingham County Fair, he served as Chairman of the parade committee, ran the vegetable exhibit and, for a time, was director of the Fair Board. He worked with the Effingham County Red Cross, serving as president of the chapter and fund-raising chairman. He was director of the Effingham County Soil Conservation District and organized a pasture improvement contest. Bill was also a member of the Board of the Effingham County 4-H Foundation, and in 1998, he served as its President.
Bill was a life member of the Effingham American Legion and VFW posts. In earlier years, he was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge No. 1016, and attended a national convention as a member of the judging team.
Bill is survived by three children and their spouses, Margaret (Peggy) Grossman and Michael Grossman of Urbana, William H. Rosso, Jr. and Susan Drake Rosso of Gurnee, and Patricia Rosso and Robert Smilowitz of Brooklyn, New York. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Aaron (Charnella) Grossman, Daniel Grossman, Nathaniel (Elise Frawley) Smilowitz, Michael Smilowitz, Matthew Rosso, and Jessie Rosso. He is also survived by a brother Dominic Rosso of St. Louis and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Gorman Rosso; parents, Dominic and Frieda Vogel Rosso; and four sisters, Julia Nogalski, Pauline Rosso, Marie Hucke, and Ruth Sliment.
- Effingham Daily News, January 25 2016
Alternate birthdate 26 Oct 1917 (unknown source); replaced with birthdate 22 Oct 1916 from obituary, Jan 2016.
William married Elaine Margaret Mary Gorman 1 Mar 1946. Elaine (daughter of William C. Gorman and Josephine Burke) was born 22 Feb 1918, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; died 26 Aug 2012, St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, United States; was buried 30 Aug 2012, Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet]
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51. | Dominic Anthony Rosso, III (8.Dominic3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 6 Mar 1922; died 24 Aug 2018; was buried 27 Aug 2018, Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. Other Events:
- Address: 1968, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; from Frieda's obit
- Address: 1 Jan 1988, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; 3740 Meramec St Saint Louis, MO 63116
Found in online directory. House now for sale on Zillow, photo of living room and exterior match my memory of their 1980s house. Seems abandoned now.
Notes:
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home Obituary
Dominic was born on March 6, 1922 and passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018. Dominic was a resident of Saint Louis, Missouri at the time of passing. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. VISITATION SUNDAY 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday August 26, 2018 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Homes 7027 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, Mo. 63116 Monday August 27, 2018 10:00 am - St. John Paul II Parish 4980 Heege Rd. St. Louis, Mo. 63123
Rosso, Dominic A. Fortified with Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Friday August 24, 2018.
Beloved husband for 67 years of the late Shirley R. Rosso (nee Neuman); dear father of Michael, Martin (Karen), Charles (Debbie), and Dominic Rosso; dear grandfather of Sara and Shannon Rosso. Our dear brother- in- law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Funeral Monday August 27, 2018 9:30 from John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home 7027 Gravois Ave. 63116 to St. John Paul II Parish (Formerly St. George Parish) for 10:00 am Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to St. Vincent DePaul Society or Affton Christian Food Pantry.
VISITATION SUNDAY 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Dominic married Shirley R. Neuman Abt 1951. Shirley (daughter of Harry Neuman and Julia (Neuman)) was born 7 Sep 1926; died 29 Apr 2018, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; was buried 2 May 2018, Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]
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52. | Ruth Helen Rosso (8.Dominic3, 2.Maria2, 1.Celestina1) was born 14 Dec 1927, St. Louis, City, Missouri, United States; died 9 Jan 2014, St. Paul's Home, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; was buried 14 Jan 2014, Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States. Other Events:
- Address: 1940, RR1 Centerville Station Road, Stookey, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; from 1940 census.
- Graduation: 1945, St. Teresa Academy, East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; "Ruth was a classmate at St. Teresa Academy, Class of '45.
Mary Kay Martz (Roarty)"
- Address: 1968, 327 South 52nd Street, Belleville, Illinois, United States; from Frieda's obit
Ruth married Armand C. Sliment 16 Sep 1950. Armand (son of Armand Sliment, Sr. and Aurelia (Sliment)) was born 15 Jul 1927; died 26 Dec 1996, 327 South 52nd Street, Belleville, Illinois, United States; was buried Dec 1996, Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 80. Kathleen Ann Sliment was born 2 Mar 1957, East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; died 27 Oct 2022, Memorial Hospital, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States; was buried 3 Nov 2022, Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, St. Clair, Illinois, United States.
- 81. J. Sliment
- 82. S.M. Sliment
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