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Vincent Rosadillo Obituary

Vincent L. Rosadillo died on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Aria Health Bucks Campus. He was 87. Born in Douglas, Arizona, Mr. Rosadillo was a longtime resident of Bristol Township and Colorado. Until retiring, Mr. Rosadillo was employed with USX Fairless Works in the Sheet and Tin Division for over 20 years. He proudly served in the US Army and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge for action in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. During the period of June, 1944 until June, 1945, Mr. Rosadillo served with Company "I", 502nd Rgt, 101st Airborne Division, in France, Holland, Luxembourg and Belgium. While in Holland, he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious action under fire. In Luxembourg, Mr. Rosadillo was awarded the Purple Heart. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944 and was a member of General Eisenhower's Honor Guard after the liberation of Germany. While involved in the Korean Conflict, Mr. Rosadillo served with Company "I", 9th Rgt, 2nd Army Division, as a gunner in the 81 MM Mortar Section of his company, from February 1952 until August 1952. Mr. Rosadillo was a former track and field coach for Truman High School as well as for the Thompson Valley Eagles in Colorado. He always enjoyed running but at the age of 43 he started participating in marathons. He competed in the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii in 1985. In 2002, he carried the Olympic Torch through Colorado for the Salt Lake City Olympics. He was a participant in over 30 marathons and competed in the Senior Olympics where he won numerous gold medals in 2011 and 2012. He was preparing for the National Senior Olympics in Cleveland, Ohio this coming July. Mr. Rosadillo volunteered his time at Silver Lake Nature Center and kept a very active lifestyle. He also enjoyed baking and spending time with his beloved great grandchildren. One of ten children, he was the son of the late Antonio and Adelina (Lopez) Rosadillo. Beloved husband of the late Catherine P. (Markert) and the father of the late Michael Kelly, Mr. Rosadillo was the loving father of Richard (Linda) of Winslow, CO and Marianna Axenroth (John) of Levittown. He is the cherished grandfather of Michael Kelly (Sandy), Catherine Kelly, Jacob Axenroth (Janice), Andrea Santiago (Jason) and Tara Axenroth (Matthew Deck) and great grandfather of Anna, Jayson and Jacob. He will also be sadly missed by his siblings, and extended members of the Markert Family. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm and Tuesday, from 9:30 until 10:30 am at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday at Queen of the Universe Parish Church, Levittown followed by Rite of Committal in Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Easter Seals Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, 2400 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA 19056. Condolences may be posted to www.doughertyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 13, 2013.

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Kathy Acker

January 27, 2013

sorry for your loss, may peace be with you now and forever

January 14, 2013

A salute to one who has served with honor and a thanks for your services on the front lines from a group who feel the pride at this time. Blessed Are The Peacemakers.
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Caitlyn Umek

January 14, 2013

I love you!!! I miss you tooo!!!

Dana Umek

January 14, 2013

I can't belive you are gone Uncle Vince. I will always miss having you around. You were so fun to be around. You were also the best person to cook cookies with and watch Judge Judy with. You will always be in my heart.

Jennifer Umek

January 14, 2013

I cannot express the sadness I feel. I will always remember riding my bike to visit Uncle Vince and Aunt Kate in Stonybrook. I still talk about my trips to Colorado like it was yesterday. Everyone who knew you, loved you. I never got to know my grandparnets, but Uncle Vince and Aunt Kate always held that spot in my heart. Thank you for being so kind to my children. I love you and will always miss you.

January 14, 2013

I am sad for the loose of my friend Vince. We ran many marathons togother. He and Kate were good neighbors when we lived in Levittown.
I will miss him.
Bob Bernhardy

January 14, 2013

My son currently serves with 101st/502. Thank you for your service...

January 13, 2013

I still can't belive you are gone Vince.
My condolences goes out to Rosadillo's familly;especially:Marianna and Rick.
I will always be grateful for the fact that Vince was my very good friend and mentor since October, 1994, soon after I moved to Colorado Springs.My familly is very sad of your departure to heaven. R.I.P Vince. Jan(John) Nowakowski,Colorado Springs,Colorado

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Victor Rosadilla

January 13, 2013

Our deepest sorrow goes out to the Rosadillo family. It seems like just yesterday we were all hanging out in Colorado. Tio Vince you will be greatly missed. It is a great privilege to be part of the family of such a great, humble, and loving man. I am sure Tia Kat will be very happy to see you and so will our Tata Tingo. To our cousins, our thought and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Victor Rosadilla and Family

Pamela Lorincie-Dopson

January 13, 2013

To the Rosadillo family, my deepest sorrow goes out to you for the loss of Vince. He and Kay were best friends of my in laws and we shared many events with them. He was always so funny, caring, thoughtful. I'm sure he's watching over all of you while reuniting with Kay and Michael and so many others who welcomed him in Heaven. Life has blessed all of us for having had him as a part of it.

January 13, 2013

Thanks Vince...when we moved in 324 Stonybrook Drive that windy, rainy day you were kind to send a pot of hot coffee. I wont ever forget that...The Desimones (Bernie, Mickey, Lisa, Sal and Chris)

Catherine (Kelly) Gibson

January 12, 2013

I wish I had spent more time with you like everyone else who experienced your stories, food and laughter. I will miss you. My heart breaks because I didnt get to tell you I love you Pop.

Julio Ballester

January 11, 2013

I remember my family being next door neighbors of the Rosadillo family in Stoneybrook section of Levittown way back in 1963. His family was always helpful to my family and both families really bonded together. After we moved we didn't hear much from the Rosadillo's. I was surprised to get a phone call from Vincent about a year ago. He was so thoughtful in remembering our family. What a wonderful person he was! R.I.P
love from the Ballester Family

Carl Jernegan

January 11, 2013

Ruth and I are so sadden to hear of his passing. Seems like yesterday we were just visiting and looking at old photos . I will always be grateful to Vince and aunt Kate for their kindness so many years ago. I will always have fond memories of those years.

Joe Weiser

January 11, 2013

You were a fine example of an excellent soldier!Thank you for your service to our country. You were a great example of the "greatest generation" It was my honor to know you.Our talks, your stories and your friendship will be something I will cherish forever.Rest easy my friend!

Courtney & Rob Nicholas

January 11, 2013

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow"

-- Author unknown

Thinking of you all at this time.

Together again!

Regina Axenroth

January 11, 2013

You were one of the "good guys"! I feel blessed to know you. I always thought you would be the one person that could live forever, on this earth. Now, you live forever in our hearts, with your, Kate.

Andrea Santiago

January 10, 2013

It's still hard to believe you are gone Pop. I'll miss all your stories about your journey through life, your Jewish apple cake, the hot meals you would leave at my house for Jay, Jayson, and I, and I could go on for days. Heaven doesn't know what they are in for but I'm sure your already making friends, telling stories, and baking up a storm. I love you and miss you so much!

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