Arthur James Villarosa^[1]

1933 - 2022  (89 years)

• Name	Arthur James Villarosa  [2]
  Birth	21 Feb 1933	Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Death	14 May 2022	Kirkland, King Co, Washington   [3]
  Person ID	I1092	Cooley Miller Sears Barnhouse
  Last Modified	4 Aug 2022

  
  

  Father	Marcus DeCastro Villarosa,   b. 8 Oct 1893, Imus, Cavite Province, Philippines d. 6 Nov 1968, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Gertrude Egbert Cressler,   b. 22 May 1904, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania d. 27 Sep 1974, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co, California (Age 70 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1918	Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania   [2]
  Family ID	F228	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Nancy Joan Richards,   b. 6 Jan 1939, Paterson, Passiac Co, New Jersey d. 9 Dec 2012, Holmdel, Monmouth Co, New Jersey (Age 73 years)
  Marriage	30 Aug 1958	Ridgewood, Bergen Co, New Jersey   [4]
  	Village Girl is Bride of Mr. Villarosa Marriage vows were exchanged yesterday [30 Aug 1958] in the First Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, between Miss Nancy Joan Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Hyslop of 58 John St, Ridgewood, and Arthur Villarosa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Villarosa of 49 Wanamaker Ave, Waldwick [New Jersey]. Dr. Charles A. Platt, pastor officiated. - The Sunday News, Ridgewood NJ; 31 Aug 1958 Nancy Richards, Mr. Villarosa Ridgewood Sept 2 1958 - Miss Nancy Richards, daaughter of the late John B. Richards and step-daughter of Mrs. Robert S. Hyslop of 53 John Street, was married to Arthur Villarosa Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Villarosa of Waldwick. The bride, given in marriage by her step-father, Robert S. Hyslop, wore embroidered nylon and organdy. Miss Judith Wills was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were the Misses Nancy Spence, Phyllis Ahrens, and Barbara Hyslop, the bride's sister. Best man was Richard Villarosa, brother of the bridegroom. Ushers were Allan Villarosa, another brother, Anthony Frank, and Philip Suraci. The bride's brother Robert was junior usher. Mrs. Villarosa is employed by the North Jersey Trust Company, Ridgewood. Mr. Villarosa served 2 years in the Navy and is a senior at Fairleigh Dickinson University. - The Record, Hackensack, New Jersey, 02 Sep 1958, Tue, Page 28
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living   4. Living
  Family ID	F226	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Dec 2020

  
  

• Notes

  Arthur Villarosa Holmdel - Arthur Villarosa, a long time resident of Holmdel, NJ, lived 89 wonderful years and departed this world on the morning of Saturday, May 14, 2022 in Kirkland WA surrounded by many of his children and grandchildren. As he often said, Art lived a great and full life that he wouldn't change for anything. He saw the world, had a successful career, friendships everywhere he went, an adoring wife, and, most importantly to him, a big, beautiful family. He spent 54 years with the love of his life, Nancy Villarosa, with whom he had four children: he is survived by Gregory (Barbara), Joan Villarosa Kostal (Hubert Kostal), Teri and Joseph (Kim). Art was also the beloved and immensely supportive grandfather to nine grandchildren: Greg, Margo, Kevin, Christian, Francesca, Alexis, Lily, Joseph, Lucy, and he was an especially doting great-grandfather to Silvanis. Art is also survived by two sisters, Dolores Bigby and Diane Gilmore; many, many nieces and nephews; and his loving companion of the past 9 years, Georgia Kaminski. Art was born in Wilkes-Barre PA on 2/21/1933, the middle child of 15 in a family full of love. The family moved to Bergen County NJ where Art graduated from Westwood High School. At 18 he joined the Navy on a whim embarking on a path that would set him up for a future of great success. Surprising himself by the high aptitude he demonstrated in testing upon enlistment, Art was trained as a radar technician and deployed towards the end of the Korean War aboard the USS Clarence Bronson. Art returned to NJ where he soon met the lovely Nancy Richards and they married on August 30, 1958. A testament to the strong character and work ethic he exhibited throughout his life, Art worked as a brick mason to support his young family while simultaneously pursuing a university degree. Laying literal foundations for homes while also laying the foundation for much future professional success and family security. Upon graduating with his BS in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinsen (He would later also earn an MS from NYU), Art was recruited by AT&T Bell Laboratories where he build a long, successful career including many years working on Electrical Switching Systems (ESS) technologies. He retired as a Department Head in 1985 and went on to build a technological consulting business with his close business partner, George Liou. Art was an avid golfer and long time member of the Beacon Hill Country Club. He shared this pastime with many friends, his children and some of his reluctant grandchildren. He loved to play bridge, so much so he would organize classes to garner additional playing partners. He loved to travel with Nancy, and later Georgia, and friends. Art had a love of boating and developing rich social connections. He was an honorary life time member and former Commodore of the Shrewsbury River Yacht Club. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 3, 2022 at 10:30 am at St. George's By the River, 7 Lincoln Avenue, Rumson, NJ 07760. Reception will follow from 12-3 pm at the Shrewsbury River Yacht Club. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County. Attn: Foundation, 106 Apple Street, Suite 110, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Asbury Park Press Posted online on May 27, 2022 [3]

  
  

• Sources

  [S355] United States Government, Census - main, (Censuses conducted 1790-1930), 1940, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, son in household of Marcus D Villarosa, age 7 (Reliability: 3). [S347] Eddie J. Bigby, Bigby, (Database compiled and copyrighted by Eddie J. Bigby for the Villarosa Grand Reunion, July 10, 1999, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ). [S510] Obituary, Asbury Park Press, a daily newspaper in Monmouth and Ocean counties of New Jersey (Reliability: 3). [S758] Local Newspaper, Marriage notice, The Sunday News; Publication Date: 31/ Aug/ 1958; Publication Place: Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/633524524/?article=ab5a9db8-8f5d-4f32-a703-1a6afdada13e&focus=0.39660722,0.7041492,0.57614654,0.9704919&xid=3398 (Reliability: 3).