Rossi
KULPMONT - Descendants of Antonio and Dora (Colabrese) Rossi held their 57th annual family reunion Saturday, July 30, at the American Legion grounds. Eighty family members were in attendance.
Antonio and Dora arrived in the United States from Montenerodome, province of Chieti Abruzzi, Italy, in 1923, and were married that year at St. Peter's Church in Mount Carmel. They had nine children: Jennie, Carmella, Constance, Daniel, Rose, Carmen, Vincent, Mary and Fred.
The youngest female in attendance was Natalia, born Nov. 1, daughter of Marisa and Davonne Lawson; and the youngest male was Brock Rossi Fogle, born January 2010, son of Dave and Nancy Rossi Fogle. The oldest female in attendance was Jennie Dallazia and the oldest male, Danny Rossi.
Homemade Italian food was served. Breakfast, lunch and supper were provided, and snacks of soupies, tomatoes, cheese, Italian bread, baked goods, fruit, fresh corn and crabs were available.
Many events were held throughout the day, with card games, horseshoes and children playing together at the playground.
The annual softball game is always the highlight of the afternoon. Numerous relatives participated from every age category. The captains this year were Joe Lanciano and Bob Rossi.
The annual egg toss game was held with a large amount of participants this year. Winners were Anthony and Nick Rossi.
A family prayer was said for all the deceased members of the family.
After that was the exciting Pass the Ace card game. Jennie Dallazia and her son Anthony were the last two standing, with Anthony taking the win away from his mother.
Organizers thank all who helped with the event, and to all who donated.
Next year's reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, at the legion grounds.
