Molly Rossi

Molly Rossi

Resident of Redwood City

Age 89, passed away on September 16, 2010 after suffering with Dementia. She was the loving wife for 65 years to Domenic Rossi (deceased). She is survived by her children; Nancy Lauricella-husband Bob; Mike Rossi-wife Marlene; Domenic Rossi-wife Edna and David Rossi. Dearest Grandma to Robert, Gina and Mark Lauricella. She was preceded in death by her parents; Sergio and Louise Caprini as well as her 8 brothers and sisters: Mary Sandroni, Giselda Reginelli, Palmeri Biondini, Jim Caprini, Joe Caprini, John Caprini, Mario Caprini, and Angelo Caprini.

She was born in Shaw, Mississippi and came to San Francsico when she was 16 years old. She met her future husband, Domenic, at the Lido Bakery. They went together for 2 years until Domenic was drafted into the Army. He came home on furlough, and they got married on Dec. 3, 1944 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in North Beach SF residing on Mason Street.

They had their first child in 1946 and second child in 1949. They moved to RWC in 1951 where they had two more children in 1956 and 1957. Molly was a stay-at-home Mom raising her children. She was very involved with Mt. Carmel School where she volunteered her time as room mother doing many projects which included coordinating a fashion show. She was an excellent seamstress and maintained a very large clientele with alterations and outfit requests; including wedding dress changes. She taught sewing in her home to many of the Mt. Carmel school children as well as the Moms. She sewed clothes for all of her family making elaborate, unusual outfits, costumes and numerous novelties. At the age of 65; she even went back to work for a short time.

Her hobbies included sewing & cooking. She was truly a very amazing woman. Years ahead of her time and will be extremely missed by her family and friends.

We would like to thank the staff at Gordon Manor for taking such good care of our Mom during her 18 month stay.

Friends are invited to attend a Visitation from 6 to 8 pm and a Vigil service at 7 pm on Thursday, Sept. 23 at Crippen & Flynn Carlmont Chapel, 1111 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, 10 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 300 Fulton St. in Redwood City.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions to local Alzheimer's Association and Little House in Menlo Park. CRIPPEN & FLYNN CARLMONT CHAPEL

www.crippenflynn.com (650) 595-4103