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Birth:          14 Apr 1924 Philadelphia, Pa.
Death:          3 Jul 2001 Darby, Pa.
Cause of Death: kidney surgery complications
Burial:         Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa.

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pub rec on ancestry  2413 Devon Ln, Drexel Hill, Pa.
ssn 192 16 3359 issued in Pa before 1951 last resid Drexel Hill, Pa.
Anthony J. Rollo: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA) - Friday, July 6, 2001
Deceased Name: Anthony J. Rollo
Anthony J. Rollo, 77, of Drexel Hill, a retired test engineer for jet-propulsion engines, 
died at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital on Tuesday of complications from kidney surgery. 

Mr. Rollo had lived in Yeadon before moving to Drexel Hill in 1981, the year he retired 
from the Philadelphia Navy Base. 

Family members said he was best remembered for his love of gardening and his ability 
as a craftsman. 

After graduating from South Philadelphia High School in 1942, he worked at the 
Philadelphia Navy Base except for service in World War II. He joined the Army Air 
Corps in 1943 and worked as a mechanic. In 1962, just months before the Cuban 
missile crisis, he joined the Air Force Reserve. 

Mr. Rollo was a member of American Legion Post 214 in Upper Darby. 

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lucy P. Clementone Rollo; children Marian M. 
DiGirolamo, Anthony J. Jr. and Peter R.; five grandchildren; and a sister. 

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.at Spencer T. 
Videon Funeral Home, 400 Shadeland Ave., Drexel Hill. A Funeral Mass will be said at 
10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 3500 School Lane, Drexel 
Hill. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. 

The family suggests contributions to Catholic Charities Appeal, 222 N. 17th St., 
Philadelphia 19103. Edition: CITY-D
Page: B07
Anthony J. Rollo, 77, (obit): Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Delaware County Daily Times (Primos - Upper Darby, PA) - Thursday, July 5, 2001
Deceased Name: Anthony J. Rollo, 77, (obit)
Test engineer for jet propulsion engines 

Anthony J. Rollo, 77, of Drexel Hill, a former resident of Yeadon and longtime test 
engineer at the Philadelphia Shipyard, died July 3 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in 
Darby. 


Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Rollo was a resident of Yeadon before moving to Drexel Hill 
in 1981. He was employed for 42 years as a test engineer for jet propulsion engines at 
the Philadelphia Shipyard, retiring in 1981. 

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Rollo was a member of American Legion Post 
No. 214 of Upper Darby and the Fraternal Order of Police. He enjoyed gardening. 

Mr. Rollo was the son of the late Joseph and Angelina Campisi Rollo. 

Survivors: Wife of 51 years, Lucy P. Clementone Rollo daughter, Marian M. DiGirolamo 
of Springfield sons, Anthony J. Rollo Jr. of New Orleans, La., and Pater R. Rollo of 
Media sister, Marie Riccardi of Pennsauken, N.J. five grandchildren. 

Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 3500 School Lane, Drexel 
Hill. 

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Friday and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Spencer T. Videon Funeral 
Home, Garrett Road and Shadeland Ave., Drexel Hill. 

Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. 

Contributions: Catholic Charities Appeal, 222 N. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. 


Parents
ROLLO Joseph ()
CAMPISI Angelina ()

Siblings
ROLLO Anthony J. (14 Apr 1924 - 3 Jul 2001)

Marriage To CLEMENTONE Lucia P. ("Lucy") (13 Dec 1926 - 20 Oct 2015)
    m. 1950 

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Parents
CLEMENTONE Gabriele (28 Nov 1895 - Jun 1969)
RODIA Petronilla (14 Sep 1894 - 1964)

Children by CLEMENTONE Lucia P. ("Lucy") 13 Dec 1926 - 20 Oct 2015
ROLLO Marian Mary ()
ROLLO Anthony Joseph ()
ROLLO Peter R. ()

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