April 10, 1921 - April 7, 2021
Rose Origone passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on April 7, 2021, missing her 100th birthday by 3 days. Rose was born in New York and raised in Italy. She received a teaching degree and was teaching school when she met her future husband, August Origone. Rose married and came to America with August, where they raised 3 sons and worked the family farming business. Rose was a leader, and played a significant role in the daily operation and success of the family business. She was devoted to her family and liked to say “Family is the most important thing”. Rose was a fabulous cook and took pride in preparing lunch everyday for her husband and 3 sons. She was an excellent hostess and would never let her guests leave without filling them with cookies, candies or other treats. She was the best mother and Nonna and her memory will forever live in our hearts.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband, August Origone and her brother Lino Lavagnino. She is survived by her sons John, Carlo and Larry Origone and their wives, nephews Ruani and Claudio Lavagnino, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 from 12:00p.m. noon to 4:00p.m. at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, California.
Mass
Mass will be held the following day on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
Private entombment at the Catholic Cemetery, following the funeral service.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life at 1:00 pm at the Italian Athletic Club, 3541 N. Cherryland, Stockton, CA.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Origone family.