1. | Marcus DeCastro Villarosa was born on 8 Oct 1893 in Imus, Cavite Province, Philippines; died on 6 Nov 1968 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California. Notes: Marcus DeCastro Villarosa was b 8 Oct 1893 in Imus, Cavite Provence, Philippines to Vinancio Villarosa (b. est 1872 in Cavite Provence; d. 9 Jun 1942 in Imus) and Bibiana DeCastro (b. est 1862 in Kawit, Cavite Province; d. 20 Sep 1938 in Bacoor, Cavite Provence). After the Spanish American War and the subsequent Philippines-American War in which the United States acquired Philippines as its first imperialist act, Marcus joined the United States Navy in 1909 using the pseudonym Tommy or Thomas or Timoteo for a given name and Legaspi or Legassky for a surname. In the 1920 US census there is a Thomas Legassky or Thomas Legasphy, aged 25, who was born in Philippines and whom resided on Westminster Street, Wilkes-Barre, Ward 15, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Thomas was a boarder in the household of Willard and Edna Williams. His marital status was "divorced" and he was a laborer in a machine shop earning wages. He was able to read and write. In the 1930 census, Thomas had abandoned his Navy name but it turned out as Marke Villa Rosa in the census. Similar information from the 1920 census for Thomas Legassky is found for Marcus in the 1930 census. He resided on McLeon Street, Wilkes-Barre, owned his own house valued at $6000, and had no radio set. His age at first marriage (Gertrude Thomas) was 29, his father and mother were born in Philippine Islands and they spoke Spanish. From the 1930 census we learn Marke's immigration year was 1918. He was a naturalized US citizen and spoke English, his occupation was foreman in a carpet mill, and he earned wages or salary. In 1930, the Villa Rosas household members were: Marke, aged 35; Gertrude (Sr) aged 25; Gertrude (Jr) aged 5; Gladys aged 4; Marcus (Jr) aged 3; Paul aged 1; and a Mary Mailander aged 46. Marcus D Villarosa and his wife Gertrude are found in the 1933 Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania City Directory living at 200 Barney. His WWII draft registration card says he was working at American Cart Foundry Co, Willkes-Barre PA. In a Veterans Administration application for a headstone filed by Marcus' wife, Gertrude dated 18 Feb 1969 shows an enlistment date of 7 Aug 1909, a discharge date of 6 Aug 1913, and a rank of "Matt 1st Class" (Mess Attendant)* Marcus' burial place and the location of the headstone is George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, New Jersey. At the time of the application, Gertrude E. Villarosa was living at 92 Turner Rd, Pearl River, New York. Since the dates of WWI were 28 Jul 1914 to 11 Nov 1918 and the US entered the war 6 Apr 1917 apparently Marcus was not involved in WWI. Marcus married Gertrude Egbert Cressler about 1918 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania. Gertrude (daughter of Frederick Richard Wolfe Thomas and Mary Adaline Cressler) was born on 22 May 1904 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Sep 1974 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Gertrude Arabella Villarosa ![]() Notes: Gertrude died the same day as her husband, 10 Jan 1969. See obituary. Family/Spouse: John A Lemane. John was born about 1931 in New York City, New York; died on 10 Jan 1969 in Upper Saddle River, Bergen Co, New Jersey; was buried about Jan 1969 in Gate of Heaven Cem, Hawthorne, Westchester Co, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
5. | Gladys Rachel Villarosa ![]() Notes: In the death notice dated 21 Jan 2020 of her brother, William R Villarosa, Gladys Strey is listed as a surviving sibling. Gladys married William A Strey on 29 Nov 1946 (Intention) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. William was born on 14 Sep 1924 in Hanover Twp, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Dec 2008 in Hanover Twp, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania; was buried about Dec 2008 in Hanover Cemetery, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
6. | John Marcus Villarosa ![]() Notes: In John M Villarosa's enlistment record: Single without dependents; Rank private; Residence, Bergen New Jersey; Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in laundering, cleaning, dyeing, and pressing apparel and other articles; Enlistment Date: 1 Jun 1945; Enlistment Place: Newark, New Jersey; Service Number: |
7. | Paul Herman Villarosa ![]() Notes: Distinguished Service Cross Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
8. | Ruth Esther Villarosa ![]() Notes: Ruth E. Littles, age 83, of Blue Bell, PA, formerly of Pearl River, NY, died Sunday, July 28, 2013 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease at the Blue Bell Place in Blue Bell, PA. Mrs. Littles was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, the daughter of the late Marcus and the late Gertrude Cressler Villarosa. She was the wife of the late William E. Littles. Mrs. Littles grew up in Ramsey, NJ, and graduated from Ramsey High School. She married the late William E. Littles in 1950 and resided in Pearl River, NY, before moving to South Carolina in 1985. Along with raising her family, she a was an active member of the Pearl River Methodist Church Women's group and was also a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl O'Brien of Middletown, NY, two sons, William Littles (Elizabeth) of Peterborough , NH, Mark Littles (Joanne) of Blue Bell, PA and her siblings Art, Allan, Dan, Bill Villarosa, Glady Strey, Diane Gilmore and Dorie Bigby. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A memorial Service will be held Friday, August 2 at 10:30 am in the Mountainview United Methodist Church, Walker Valley, NY. Ruth married William Edward Littles about 1950 in Probably New Jersey. William was born on 14 Jan 1926 in Nyack, Rockland Co, New York; died on 31 Aug 2007 in Beaufort, Beaufort Co, South Carolina; was buried about Sep 2007 in Walker Valley Cem, Ulster Co, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
9. | George Daniel Villarosa ![]() Notes: He is known exclusively as 'Daniel' although certain official documents have his full name. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | Arthur James Villarosa ![]() Notes: Arthur Villarosa Arthur married Nancy Joan Richards on 30 Aug 1958 in Ridgewood, Bergen Co, New Jersey. Nancy (daughter of John B Richards) was born on 6 Jan 1939 in Paterson, Passiac Co, New Jersey; died on 9 Dec 2012 in Holmdel, Monmouth Co, New Jersey; was buried about Dec 2012 in Holmdel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Monmouth Co, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Joseph Emanuel Villarosa ![]() Notes: Joseph Villarosa Fatally Injured In Auto Accident Joseph E. Villarosa, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs, Marcus D. Villarosa, of 49 Wanamaker Avenue, Waldwick, died Sunday night at St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson, from Injuries received in an automobile accident Sunday morning in Oakland. His death was caused by neck and skull fractures. Young Villarosa was a passenger in a car which smashed into a tree on Longhlll Road, at 8 a.m. after It failed to take the bend at the base of the hill. The driver of the car, Louis Larsen, 17, of 404 Brookslde Avenue, Allendale, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital suffering from possible fractured ribs and a dislocated shoulder. He was discharged from the hospital Tuesday. Villarosa was born In Wilkes-Barre, Pa, June 18, 1934. He had lived In Waldwick for the past three months, and was a student at the Ramsey High School. He was a basketball and football star at Westwood High School before coming to Ramsey, and was a member of the Westwood High 1950 State championship basketball team. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 P. M. at the home- and at 2:30 P. M. at the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church in Wyckoff with the Rev. Frederick Smith officiating. Interment will be at Valleau Cemetery. The youth Is survived by his parents; 6 sisters, Mrs. John Frazier of Mahwah; Mrs. William Strey Jr of Wilkes Barre, Pa; Mrs William Little Jr of Pearl River, NY; Delores, Janice, and Diane at home; and 8 brothers: John, Waldwick; Paul H., who is in the U. S. Navy stationed at San Diego, Calif; Daniel In Waldwick; Arthur, who is with the U. S. Navy at school in Washington, D. C; David, Richard, William, and Allan of Waldwick. |
12. | David Thomas Villarosa ![]() David married Kathleen Ingrid Mattes about Jan 1956 in Mahwah Twp, Bergen Co, New Jersey. Kathleen was born on 6 Sep 1938 in Borkum, Leer Dist, Lower Saxony, Germany; died on 7 Apr 2013 in Summerville, Dorchester Co, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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16. | Janice Mary Villarosa ![]() Janice married William O. McDonald on 26 Oct 1966 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California. William was born on 27 Apr 1933 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois; died on 21 Feb 2003 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
17. | Living ![]() Notes: Family/Spouse: Leslie Howard Gilmore. Leslie was born on 3 Dec 1924 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1975 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
18. | William Robert Villarosa ![]() Notes: William R Villarosa January 21 2020 William Robert Villarosa, 72, of Haworth, passed into eternal life on January 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was the youngest of fifteen children born to the late Marcus and Gertrude (n Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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