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Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 17, 2006.

HIGH POINT- Joseph Rotilio Sr., 93, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at High Point Regional Hospital.

A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Guilford Memorial Park. A visitation will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home, Sedgefield Chapel.

Born on May 20, 1912, in Reggio Calabria, Italy, Mr. Rotilio came to America in 1930, where he worked as a coal miner for 25 years in West Virginia and as a construction worker for 20 years in New York City. He was an avid union member and a proud WW II veteran. He loved working in the garden and constructing things out of wood and concrete for his family. Mr. Rotilio was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Clemma Smith Rotilio.

He is survived by his son, Joseph Rotilio Jr., and wife Connie of Greensboro; daughter Karen S. Scott and husband Mike of Church Hill, Tenn.; grandson William Craig Dotson of Rome, Ga.; granddaughters, Katrina Lynn Owens of Kingsport, Tenn., and Ashley Renea Rotilio of High Point; great-grandchildren, Arianna Karin Dotson of North Las Vegas, Nev., Kaley Brooke Rotilio of High Point, Alexis Hope Cabe of Thomasville, and Jaiden Craig Dotson Of Rome, Ga. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

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February 17, 2006

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February 17, 2006

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Faye Walker

February 17, 2006

Joseph, I'm sorry for your lost. It is with sadness that I write this note as your father was a wonderful person, one whom always keep us laughing over the years. He will be missed by all. I'm sorry that Jerry and I won't be able to attend services but wanted you to know that your family and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry and Faye Walker

(Judy Smiths sister)

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Brian Campbell

February 17, 2006

Joseph Sr's son, Joseph Jr. (Joe), has been my friend for 27 years and I salute his father with respect to the sacrifices Mr. Rotilio made for many years to provide a loving home for Joe and his mother. As a native of Italy Mr. Rotilio came to this country unable to speak the language but willing to potentially sacrifice his life in both the coal mines of West Virginia and the battlefields of WWII fighting for the freedoms we enjoy today. Barely able to speak English, Mr. Rotilio was willing to fight for his new home in America after toiling in the coal mines during the Great Depression. An American flag will be draped over his coffin holding his earthly body and I can think of few others who deserve a salute more than this patriot, fine father, and humble builder of the America we enjoy today.

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