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Joseph Daniel Rosko

1954 - 2020

BORN

1954

DIED

2020

Joseph Rosko Obituary

Joseph Daniel Rosko

1954 - 2020

Joseph Daniel Rosko passed away in Santa Fe NM on October 14, 2020. Joseph was born on March 19, 1954 in Kenosha WI, the son of Zigmund and Genevieve (Smolik) Rosko. Joseph graduated from St. Casimir grade school and St. Joseph High School. Joseph was a sign painter by trade, operating The Rosko Sign Co. with his parents and brothers Geno and Richard. He was a fine athlete, playing baseball in Little League and St. Joseph High School, Carthage College and Langsdorf League. Joseph also played ice hockey with the Kenosha Blues, Parkside College, Zion Wings and the Kenosha Flyers. He also played softball in local recreation leagues.

Joseph is survived by his twin brother Geno (Linda) of Wonewoc, WI, brothers Richard (Cindy) of Somers WI, Leon in Kenosha WI, longtime companion Dian Zeeman in Santa Fe, NM and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private services were held in Santa Fe, NM, where Joseph rests.

Rivera Family Funerals in Santa Fe, NM handled the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kenosha News on Jan. 31, 2021.

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Judy (Werwie) Pulera

February 3, 2021

So sad to hear of Joe´s passing. Always sad when a classmate passes away because it seems like we were just at St. Joes. RIP

Richard A Jackl

February 2, 2021

God speed Joe

Denise Dreifke

February 2, 2021

Please accept my deepest sympathy
in the loss of your brother.

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417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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