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Joseph Nicholas Rosella 1914 - 2011

Joseph Nicholas Rosella was born on April 21, 1914 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts United States to Michael Rosella and Carmella Mercuri, and had a brother Lucian Rosella. He married Elsie Theresa Rosella in 1939 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, and they were married until Elsie's death on October 3, 1971 in Norristown, Montgomery County. They had children Constance Dolores Coffin and Joseph Michael Rosella. He married Mollie Sue Rosella in 1973 in Norristown, Montgomery County, and they were married until Mollie's death on May 14, 2004 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Joseph Rosella died at age 97 years old on July 13, 2011 in Warwick Township, Bucks County, and was buried on July 16, 2011 at Resurrection Cemetery 5201 Hulmeville Rd, in Bensalem.

Joseph Nicholas Rosella
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April 21, 1914
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
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July 13, 2011
Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
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  • 04/21
    1914

    Birthday

    April 21, 1914
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    Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts United States
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  • 07/13
    2011

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    July 13, 2011
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    Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States
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  • 07/16
    2011

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    July 16, 2011
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    Resurrection Cemetery 5201 Hulmeville Rd, in Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania 19020, United States
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  • Obituary

    Joseph N. Rosella of Holland,PA,died peacefully Wednesday,July 13,2011 at his daughter's residence in Warwick. He was 97. He was the beloved husband of the late Elsie T. Sokolowski Rosella and the late Amelia ''Molly'' D'Alessandro Rosella. Born in Boston,he was the son of the late Michael and Carmella Mercuri Rosella and brother of the late Jenny Dickson. Mr. Rosella was a resident of Holland for the past two years and formerly resided in Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia for 57 years. Before retiring in 1971,he was employed as a machinist at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for 32 years. During that time,Mr. Rosella was president of both the machinist union and the metal trades union. After retiring,he then started a family contracting business with his son and continued working until he reached the age of 93. He was a past Grand Knight and member of Father Thomas Ryan Council 5036 of the Knights of Columbus in Philadelphia. In his leisure time,he enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City,NJ and visiting the casinos for a game of chance. He was an avid Phillies fan. He is survived by his three children: Constance D. Coffin and her husband Jay,of Warwick,Joseph M. Rosella and his wife Karen,of Holland,and Joseph D'Alessandro and his wife Donna,of Brigantine,NJ,his brother,Lou Rosella and his wife,Clara of Philadelphia,and his sister,Clara Brennan and her husband,Michael of Wrightstown. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren,18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday,July 16,2011,from 9:00 A.M. until his Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. at St. Bede the Venerable Church,1071 Holland Rd.,Holland,PA 18966. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery,Bensalem. In lieu of flowers,contributions in his name may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice,3331 Street Rd.,Suite 410,Bensalem,PA 19020.
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In 1914, in the year that Joseph Nicholas Rosella was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1920, when he was just 6 years old, speakeasies replaced saloons as the center of social activity. After the 18th Amendment was ratified and selling alcohol became illegal, saloons closed and speakeasies took their place. Speakeasies, also called a blind pig or blind tiger, were "so called because of the practice of speaking quietly about such a place in public, or when inside it, so as not to alert the police or neighbors". There were a lot of them and they were very popular. And where saloons often prohibited women, they were encouraged at speakeasies because of the added profits.
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Marriage

Elsie Theresa Rosella

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Joseph Nicholas Rosella

1939
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States
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Elsie's Death
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October 3, 1971
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Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States
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Joseph Nicholas Rosella Apr 21, 1914 - Jul 13, 2011
Elsie Theresa Rosella c. 1918 - Oct 3, 1971
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Constance Dolores Coffin Jul 1, 1941 - Nov 25, 2017
Joseph Michael Rosella born Jan 24, 1944
Marriage

Mollie Sue Rosella

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Joseph Nicholas Rosella

1973
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Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States
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Cause of Separation
May 14, 2004
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States
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Joseph Nicholas Rosella Apr 21, 1914 - Jul 13, 2011
Mollie Sue Rosella Oct 7, 1914 - May 14, 2004
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Rosella, Salvatore (Jan 3, 1904 - Oct 5, 1995) Rosella, Angela (Mar 4, 1912 - Sep 26, 2009) Rosella, Anthony (Jan 23, 1902 - Dec 1980) Rosella, Mary (Jan 12, 1902 - Aug 1984) Rosella, Michael (Oct 28, 1900 - Dec 1977) Rosella, Galliano (Dec 23, 1921 - Mar 26, 1995) Rosella, Carmella (Nov 6, 1920 - Jan 1984) Rosella, Concetta (Jul 15, 1881 - May 1965) Rosella, Geosvelo (Aug 16, 1893 - Jul 1980) Rosella, Elvira (Mar 4, 1898 - Oct 1987)
Rosella, William (Aug 16, 1923 - Feb 1969) Rosella, Josephine (May 10, 1905 - Aug 1972) Rosella, Samuel (Apr 7, 1922 - Apr 18, 2009) Rosella, Jennie (Mar 24, 1923 - Mar 15, 2009) Rosella, Jessie (Oct 18, 1903 - Mar 23, 1992) Rosella, John (Mar 11, 1930 - Jul 11, 2005) Rosella, Louis (Oct 7, 1898 - Dec 1964) Rosella, Fannie (Dec 29, 1915 - Nov 1974) Rosella, Jennie (Mar 6, 1928 - Mar 6, 2008) Rosella, Josephine (Jan 25, 1905 - Jun 1991)
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