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Anthony Joseph Rotella

Posted 2022-04-10 by mhenderson
Published by Yuma Sun on Apr. 10, 2022 -
Yuma, Arizona

>> Anthony Joseph Rotella <<
>> January 15, 1935 - March 13, 2022 <<

Anthony served in the United States Army from 1953-1955.

Anthony married in 1956 to Dorothy Zermino. He met her while stationed
at Yuma Test Station and had two daughters, Donna and Debra.

He worked at the Y.P.G. for 36 years and retired as Forman of the
Logistics Maintenance Shop. Also worked for Gregston 's Feed & Supply
for 10 years.

He was a very active member of American Legion Post 19 for over 50
years. Also was a Bingo Caller at I.C. Church and American Legion Post
19. He also drove the Locomotive for the 40/8 Voiture. He also
volunteered at Y.R.M.C. as a cart driver for 6 years. Also a member of
Aerie 398 and helped with their activities. His hobbies were bowling,
traveling to Laughlin and Las Vegas, casino with his wife and spending
time with his family. He will be missed by many, he was a yes person for
anyone who needed help.

Anthony is survived by his wife Dorothy Z. Rotella, daughters; Donna
Gutierrez, Debra Rotella (George), grandchildren; Dominick, Rosemarie.
A.J. and Alexis, great-grandchildren; Kerisa, Eli, Dominick Jr.,
Dalilah, Amila, Amara, Emerie, and Amaya, sister; Anna Coletti (Tommy).
He had numerous nieces and nephews who called him Uncle T.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominick and Anna Rotella,
brothers; Michael and Joseph Rotella.

The Rotella family would like to thank Southwestern Palliative Care,
Hospice and amedisys Home Health for everything they have done for our
family during this time.

Rosary will be at Immaculate Conception Church on April 13, 2022 at
10:00 am followed by Mass at 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Burial will be at
Johnson Mortuary & Desert Lawn Memorial Park at 12:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers please make donation in Anthony's name to Yuma Cancer
Center or I.C. Church.

Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun


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