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ORCINO ROSA PRASSEDE ORCINO Of Sarasota, FL and Montgomery Village, MD passed away on December 30, 2010 in Rockville, MD. She was 99 years old. Rosa was the beloved wife of the late Pietro V. Orcino. She was born on July 21, 1911 in Torino, Italy. Rosa first came to the United States in 1932 and worked for Sardis Restaurant in New York City, NY. She later worked for Evelyn Walsh McLean as her personal assistant in Washington, DC. Rosa met her husband, Pietro V. Orcino, in 1936 while he was the Head Chef and Owner of Avignone Freres. Together they worked and succeeded in building Avignone Freres to be considered one of the foremost caterers in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. While owning Avignone Freres, they exclusively catered all White House functions from the Eisenhower through the Reagan Administration. Together they also catered Pope John Paul's visit to the United States. Rosa gradually retired in the 1980's and in her later years enjoyed gardening at her farm in Boonsboro, MD. Rosa was a devout member of the Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rosa will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her. Survivors include her children, John P. Orcino "Giovanni" and his wife, M. Faye Orcino and Anna Maria Orcino-Stivers; grandchildren, Rose Marie Madruga, Peter Orcino, Gina Orcino, Monica Orcino, Rosa Anna Stivers, Donna Stivers and Michael Stivers; great-grandchildren, Tyler Orcino, Cecelia Orcino, Sophia Orcino, Gabriella Orcino, Vincenzo Orcino, Carmella Orcino and Dyland Orcino-Mabunga. Friends may call at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Road, Gaithersburg, MD (301) 948-6800, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20850 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Villa Rosa Nursing Home, 3800 Lottsford Vista Road, Mitchelle, MD 20716.
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We were delighted to have met Nonni and know she was a very special part of your family. Our love and thoughts to you.
Lois Nahirney and Tom Dielschneider
January 4, 2011
Anna Maria and family
Our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of your Mother and grandmother. 'Nonni' is now in Heaven and is watching over all of us. She is your special Guardian Angel.
Denise & Bill Nahirney
January 4, 2011
My heart goes out to the Orcino Family. Our thoughts are with each of you. May Rosa live in your hearts, thoughts and lives for ever.
Bob Inshetski
January 2, 2011
JOHN AND ANNA MARIA AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILIES I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM SHE WILL SURLEY BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HER.
PAUL TARANT (SILVER SPRING, MD.)
PAUL TARANT
January 2, 2011
Rest in Peace Mrs O. Aunt Faye and Uncle John, Monica and Gina... Michael and I are very sorry for your loss. Sheree Nguyen
Sheree Nguyen
January 2, 2011
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