Norlin Joseph Roche

Norlin Joseph Roche was born June 8, 1923, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, and died January 28, 1994, in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 70. He is the son of Stephen F. Roche of Redgranite, Green Lake Co., WI, and Frida Maria Constance Norlin of Waupaca Co., WI.

Rosemary "Rosie" Monteleone was born December 6, 1927, in Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, and died November 14, 2011, in Mill Creek, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 83. Buried in Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WA. She is the daughter of Rocco Monteleone of Casignana, Reggio C., Italy, and Margaret Mabel Van Keuren of Marlboro, NY.

Norlin Joseph Roche and Rosemary "Rosie" Monteleone were married June 8, 1947, at the Holy Cross Church, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.

Norlin Joseph Roche and Rosemary "Rosie" (Monteleone) Norlin had two children:

Norlin Joseph Roche and Rosemary "Rosie" (Monteleone) Norlin were divorced about 1973 in Unknown.

Rosemary "Rosie" (Monteleone) Norlin then married a widower, William Stanford "Billy" Miller.

William Stanford "Billy" Miller was born June 8, 1923, in Uniontown Borough, Fayette Co., PA, and died September 11, 2012, in Edmonds, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 89. Buried in Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WA. He is the son of William Paul Miller of Pennsylvania, and Iva Almeda Farrens of Nodaway Co., MO.

LaVon Mae "Bonnie" Hansen was born May 1, 1925, in Denver, Denver Co., CO, and died June 27, 1973, in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 48. Buried in Mission City Memorial Park, Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA. She is the daughter of Arthur G. "Art" Hansen of Clarks Creek, Geary Co., KS, and Edith M. Glandon of Red Oak, Montgomery Co., IA.

William Stanford "Billy" Miller and LaVon Mae "Bonnie" Hansen were married April 3, 1947, in Ogden, UT.

William Stanford "Billy" Miller and LaVon Mae "Bonnie" (Hansen) Miller had two children:

William Stanford "Billy" Miller then married a divorcee, Rosemary "Rosie" (Monteleone) Norlin.

William Stanford "Billy" Miller and Rosemary "Rosie" (Monteleone) Norlin were married March 14, 1974, in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.

William Stanford "Billy" Miller and Rosemary "Rosie" (Monteleone) (Norlin) Miller had no children.

Rosemary "Rosie" Monteleone was born December 6, 1927, in Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930, shows Stephen F. Roche (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a Farmer living in Marion Twp., Waushara Co., WI who was first married at age 31. Living with him is his wife Norma G. Roche (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, and was first married at age 17. Living at home are their three sons, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Norlin J. Roche (age 6); Donald C. Roach (age 3); and Gerald D. Roche (age 5/12).

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1940, shows Steven Roche (age 47) born in Wisconsin and with 5 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI, is a Farmer on a Farm who owns his farm worth $700 and is living in Marion Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Freda Roche (age 35) born in Wisconsin and with 8 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI. Also living there are his three unmarried children: his daughter, Norline Roche (age 17) born in Wisconsin with 3 years of High School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI; his son, Donald Roche (age 13)born in Wisconsin with years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI; and his son, Jerald Roche (age 10) born in Wisconsin with 5 years of School and 4 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI. Also living there is his widowed mother-in-law, Christine Norlin (age 69) born in Sweden and a Naturalized Citizen with 3 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI.

Norlin Joseph Roche and Rosemary "Rosie" Monteleone were married June 8, 1947, at the Holy Cross Church, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.

The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY, Wednesday, June 18, 1947

Marriage Announced

Roche-Monteleone

Miss Rosemary Monteleone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Monteleone of Bloomington, was married to Norlin J. Roche, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Roche, Neshkoro, Wisc., June 8, 2 p. m. at the Holy Cross Church. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Stanley Dean, rector. Walter Kidd was organist. Mrs. Charles Hasbrouck sang "I Love You Truly," and "I Love Thee." Carnations and snapdragons were used for the decorations. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white marquisette gown with long sleeves, pointed neckline trimmed with silk lace. Her fingertip veil was caught to a crown of white sequins. Miss Mary Visco of Schenectady, as maid of honor, wore a pink chiffon gown, matchiing headpiece and lace gloves and carried blue carnations. Bridesmaids were Miss Thelma Ryan of Schenectady and Mrs. Frances Barringer of New Paltz. They wore aqua marquisette gowns with matching headpieces and white silk gloves. They carried white carnations and pink roses. Miss Camilla Monteleone was flower girl for her sister. She wore a yellow marquisette gown and carried yellow carnations with pink rosebuds. Donald Roche was best man for his brother. Ushers were Joseph Monteleone, brother of the bride; and Richard Barringer of New Paltz, brother-in-law of the bride. A reception for 50 guests was held at the home of the bride's parents. Rooms were decorated with carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Roche left for a wedding trip through New England. For traveling she wore a pink eyelet dress, pink and blue hat, blue gloves, white cape and accessories. They will make their home at Lynn, Mass. Mrs. Roche graduated from Kingston High School and attended Union College. She was employed by General Electric in Schenectady. Mr. Roche, a graduate of University of Wisconsin, where he also received his masters degree in mechanical engineering is employed by General Electric in Lynn, Mass. He served three years in the navy as a radio technician second class.

Norlin Joseph Roche died January 28, 1994, in Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 70.

Schenectady Gazette, 1962 (date and page info missing)

Death Notices

MONTELEONE -- At Albany, September 30, 1962, Rocco, husband of Mabel Van Keuren Monteleone of RD 2, Belldona? Road, Amsterdam; father of Mrs. Raymond Washburn of Phoenix Arizona, Mrs. Richard Barringer of Scotia, Mrs. Norlin Roche of Palo Alto, California, and Joseph Monteleone of Schenectady, Mrs. Ronald Paige of Amsterdam, brother of Joseph Monteleone of Italy; also survived by 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at Baxter's Funeral Parlors thence to St. Anthony Church were at 9 o'clock a high requiem mass will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited. The parlors will be open Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

Amsterday Evening Recorder, Monday, October 1, 1962

Rocco Monteleone

Rocco Monteleone, 71, Belldons Road, Amsterdam R.D. 2, died Sunday in Albany Veterans Hospital.

Born in Italy, Mr. Monteleone came to America in 1913 and had lived in the Amsterdam area for six years. He was employed as a brick mason and was a veteran of World War I.

Surviving are his wife, the former Mabel Van Keuren; four daughters, Mrs. Raymond Washburn, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Richard Barringer, Scotia, Mrs. Norlin Roche, Palo Alto, Calif., and Mrs. Ronald Paige, Amsterdam; one son, Joseph Monteleone, Schenectady; a brother, Joseph Monteleone, in Italy; 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Baxter's funeral parlor, Schenectady, and 9 o'clock at Si Anthony's Church in Schenectady. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery. The funeral home will be open Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Schenectady Gazette, Wednesday, August 7, 1974

Monteleone Service Set For Friday

The order for the burial of the dead for Mrs. Mabel Van Keuren Monteleone, 75, will be read at 10:30 a.m. Friday in White Funeral Home, 264 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia. Mrs. Monteleone, of H-21? Yates Village, died Monday at her home after a brief illness.

Born in Marlboro, Mrs. Monteleone had lived in Schenectady 25 years. She was the widow of Rocco Monteleone.

Survivors include a son, Joseph Monteleone of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; four daughters, Mrs. Frances Barringer of Scotia, Mrs. Camilla Paige of Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Rosemary Miller of Santa Clara, Calif., and Mrs. Genevieve Washburn of North Hollywood, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Bruce Livingston of Daytona Beach, Fla.; 18 grand-children and six great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Charles W. Blacklock, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery. The funeral home will be open after 7 p.m. tomorrow.

LaVon Mae Miller, called Vonnie when she was little. Her sister, Maxine, couldn't say Vonnie, came out Bonnie. It stuck. Daughter of Arthur and Edith Hansen. Married Wm S. Miller on April 3, 1947, Ogden, UT. She studied to be a nurse. One of her last jobs was that of head nurse at a Rest Home in Redwood City. About 1960, a pressure cooker blew up into her face while living in Redwood City. She never fully recovered from the experience. She was so excited when in 1962,they purchased their home in Santa Clara, no more moving around. She enjoyed the swimming pool, always kept it at super warm! Everyone that knew her, knew her as Bonnie and that as a great friend. She loved animals from birds and fish to monkeys and everything in between. She loved having people around and was very proud of her girls Robin and Vickie. Life long Girl Scout.