Category: Men’s & Ladies’ Sodality

ROMELLI, Roy, loving husband of the late Barbara L. (nee Spicer), Devoted father of Angela (Rick) Baker, Lisa (Dave) Gillman, Maria (Darrell) Haltom, Joseph (the late Gretchen) Romelli, Louis Romelli (Suzie Thomas) and Nicola (Todd) Burgun.  Beloved grandfather of Karla (Jeremy) Weirs, Christopher Baker, Haley Gillman, Neil (Devin) Haltom, Maddie Haltom, Alex Lewellen, Dominic Romelli, Elizabeth Cornell, Sophia Romelli, Brandon and Brodie Burgun.  Great grandfather of Logan, Marley, Nova, and Owen Weirs. Dear brother of the late Fern Roberto, Patrick (Mary Ann).  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and counsins. August 7, 2022, age 88 years.  Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, August 13, 10:00 A.M. at San Antonio Church.  Visitation, Friday, August 12, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Dalbert, Woodruff and Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.  

Roy was a man of many interests and talents.  He was very active in all aspects of San Antonio Church, including the Men’s and Ladies Club, the pizza and spaghetti dinners and Lunch on the House. Roy often volunteered his sheetmetal talents for improvements around the church.  

As a young man, he was a great dancer and a musician. Roy played the upright bass in a jazz band with his brother Pat. They played various weddings and clubs throughout Cincinnati. Roy continued to play weekly with Pat up until the last few months.  

After retiring in 1999 from Kirk and Blum Manufacturing, Roy became a motorcycle enthusiast, buying his first bike at age 70. He made many friends over the past eighteen years. He particularly enjoyed his many annual trips to Washington, D.C. for The Rolling Thunder ride to honor veterans. Roy was a veteran himself, having served in the Army from 1956-1958.

Roy’s other interests included watching local sports, reading, cooking, refinishing furniture and spending time with his family and friends. He was truly loved, and will be greatly missed. 

Friends and family are invited to a Visitation 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home (2880 Boudinot Ave. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at San Antonio Church (1950 Queen City.)

If desired, memorials may be made in Roy’s name to Holy Family Church, 3006 W. 8th St. Cincinnati, OH 45205 Attn: Vic Minella or CCA (Cincinnati Center for Autism), 305 Cameron Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45246 https://www.cincinnaticenterforautism.org/donate

April 1, 1931 ~ March 18, 2020 (age 88)

We regret to inform you of the passing of Donald J. Moore, a stalwart of our San Antonio Church Family. Due to the current pandemic, there will not be any services or visitation at this time. Please keep Donald’s wife Rosemary and their family and friends in your prayers.

Donald was an active member of the Men’s and Ladies’ Sodality for decades and was president for several years. Donald also worked hard, serving our community at Spaghetti Dinners, Pizza Parties, Mussie Fest (Lick Run Reunion) and our bimonthly Lunch on the House. His wit and smile will be missed by everyone.

The burial service will be private with full military honors. A memorial service and celebration of Donald’s life will be held at San Antonio Church when it becomes permissible. Details will be posted when they become available.

Obiturary Tribute Wall

Donald C. “Don” Moore
beloved husband of Rosemary Moore (nee Schweppe), loving father of Barb Moore-Rolf, Donnie Moore, Carol (Ken) Hake, Paul (Michelle) Moore, Gary (Amy) Moore, grandfather of Eric (Daniell), Adam (Amber), Dylan, Lindsey, Lauren, Samantha, Paul, Josh, Elizabeth and Ella, great grandfather of Aubrey and Ian, brother of Rosemary (Ken) Carrier and Frank Moore. Passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at age 88. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Honor Flight Tri-State or Queen City Hospice. www.vittstermeranderson.com

Published in The Cincinnati Enquirer from Mar. 19 to Mar. 22, 2020

October 31, 1931 – January 3, 2018, Age 86

Lena “Helen” (nee Florimonte) beloved wife of the late Vincent L. Cerchio, Sr. Cherished mother of Vincent L. Jr. (Jean), Anthony (Karen) and Rosemarie (Bill) Pitzer. Doting granny of Brian, the late Andrew (Jessica), Alyssa, Gabrielle, Ben, and Marisa Cerchio, and Liam and Lena Pitzer. Devoted sister of the late Michael (Mary), Louise, Angelo (Delores), Anthony (Doris), and Joseph (Carol) and survived by sisters Antoinette Odenbach and Anna Marie Sprecker. Lena was preceded in death by her parents Giuseppe “Joseph” Florimonte and Rosaria “Rose” (nee Minella). Many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and caretakers will forever remember her generous and mischievous disposition and smiling face. Lena spent many years working at Mother Margaret Hall with the Sisters of Charity where she made lifelong friends, many of whom were accomplices to her antics and shenanigans.

Lena passed away on Wednesday, January 03, 2018 at the age of 86. Visitation will take place on Sat. January 6th from 10 am until 12:00 noon at Radel Funeral Home, 650 Neeb Rd. 451-8800. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 pm at San Antonio Church, 1950 Queen City Ave. at White St., 45214. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the “San Antonio Fund”, Holy Family Parish, 814 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214.