Rosie Picciolo
(Nee Capitino)
Rosie Capitino Picciolo, a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, passed away on March 25, 2015, at the age of 94, with her loving family by her side.
Survived by her sister''s Angie (the late Rudy) Gerl, Mary (The late Joseph) Cusimano and Catherine (The Late Anthony) Frankovich. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Anthony Picciolo, her parents Antonio and Catherine (nee Puleo) Capitino. Her Brother''s Anthony 'Chubbers' Capitino and Paul (the Late Francis) Capitino and a sister Maggie ( The late Matthew) Fassiotto.
Rosie was born in Joliet and was a life long resident of Crest Hill. She owned Rosie''s Variety Store in Crest Hill for Many years and enjoyed visiting with everyone that would come into the store. She moved to Willow Fall''s and enjoyed volunteering at the Willow Fall''s Ice cream Shop. She was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Women''s Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1999. She was a member of the St Anne''s CCW, St. Joe''s Seniors, Young Timer''s, Cantigny Post, Ladies Auxillary VFW and the Joliet Rivals Lady Auxiliary. She loved playing cards, going to Bingo and Visiting with all of her family and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Alvi and Dr. Maragos , also special caregivers Kim and Jenny.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Anne Church in Crest Hill Saturday March 28, 2015 at 11:00am. Visitation Rosie will be held at the Woodlawn Funeral Home 3201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL on Friday March 27, 2015 from 3pm - 7 pm and on Saturday March 28, 2015 from 9 am until 10 am with procession leaving the funeral home to go to St. Anne''s Church.