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This video is the perfect example of the reason why my family value Rosie and Ed so much. I am who I am partly due to them.

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My grandma and I at my brother's high school graduation last May

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My grandma is not sad about aging. Her favorite part is getting to grow with her family. She attends sporting events, school events, and social events for her grandchildren which makes her extremely happy to be a part of. She is excited for the next chapter's in her grandchildren's life. She also loves to spend time with her husband Eddie. At night they like to watch SVU and make popcorn.

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Rosie and Ed dancing at their 50th wedding anniversary party 

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My Grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary three years ago. This night was a memorable night for all the family. Photos were shown from all their years together as well as a video tribute to them. These two are the pillars of our large family and deserve to be celebrated in every way!!

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My grandmother and I are the exact same. While we both enjoy Christmas eve with our big family, it is a lot of work and stress for my grandma. She states that her favorite holiday is her birthday because it is the one holiday that involves no extra work or stress but rather is always fun and celebrated with the ones she loves.

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Eddie, in his uniform, and Rosie together

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Rosie remembers the war being a very hard time for her and her family but also had the favorite memory of having her husband come back home. Eddie served as a dentist in the Vietnam War. It was challenging to raise the children while also having a husband away at War. The catholic faith and support from the community helped her get through this enduring time.

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My grandmother shared a hilarious memory. One morning she was on her way to biblical school (Put great emphases on biblical school). On her way out she grabbed what she thought to be a seltzer water out of the outdoor fridge. She took her seat at 9:30 AM and pulled out the water. It turns out she grabbed a Coors light on accident! To this day, people at the biblical school still laugh at what had happened. Of all places...

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Growing up, Rosie remembers Sunday night meals with her family. Her mother would make fried chicken. Now married to an Italian man, the Italian cuisine has become a landmark in our family. Rosie has adopted many Italian dishes and makes them Christmas Eve for the entire Family.

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This picture was taken of my grandparents the night of their wedding in 1967

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Rosie met Eddie at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. They met in Chemistry class. Eddie took Rosie to Mary Poppins on their first date and then to a steakhouse called Jonny's. This was the start of a 53 year and counting marriage. Rosie and Eddie had five children and now have 12 grandchildren. Rosie values her family and takes great pride in it.

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Rosie's son, fifth child, who passed away. 

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One of the most difficult times in my grandma's life was losing her son Teddy. Teddy passed away due to Sudden Infant's Death (SIDS). This was a great loss for her, my grandfather, and her family as a whole. Through her faith, Rosie was able to get through such a difficult time. She went on to have the rest of her children after the death of Teddy. On memorial day, Rosie and Eddie visit the resting place of their son and place flowers on his grave. This keeps his memory alive year by year. He is remembered and talked about within our whole family which also has kept his spirit alive. The Catholic faith is the foundation of our families beliefs. My cousin a year older than I fell 30 ft from a balcony and sustained a traumatic brain injury. While in the hospital, Teddy appeared in the dreams of my aunt (mother to my cousin who fell) and of my grandma. In the dream he said Jonny was not ready to meet him in Heaven and that he was watching over him. This is something extremely special for our family.

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My Grandmother was born on May 4, 1944. She was born in Oberlin Kansas than later moved to Salina. My grandma's best and earliest memory was when she was six and her father told her that her sister was born. My grandma and her sister Genny moved to Denver, Colorado with their parents. Some of her best memories included going to her neighbor's houses (the Wilcox family and Perry family) and playing with the other children. She remembers playing with many toys in these houses as she didn't have many toys at her own. Her dad served in WWII and came back when she was one and again when she was six.

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This is a Christmas card of my grandparents. In the picture is Rosie and Ed and their 12 grandkids. 

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Rosie is the foundation of our family. She says that having grandkids is one of the greatest joys of her life. She loves how all of the 12 grandkids are all different and she gets to be a part of all of our lives. The grandkids overlap in age which has been a fun experience for her. Rosie hopes to create many more memories with her family and welcome great grandkids in the future.

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This picture was taken of Rosie, Ed, (Left to right) Laura (my mom), John, Gina, and Joe. 

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Rosie values family above all things. She and my grandfather had five children together. They raised their family in Lakewood, Colorado. She has great memories of taking her kids on road trips to Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has raised her family in the Catholic faith which she takes great pride in. She calls parenthood rewarding, exciting, and challenging but in a good way.

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Wise, ailments, experienced, nurturing, and respected

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Name: Rosie Bertagnolli
Relationship: Grandmother (my mother's mom)
Tentative interview dates: Monday the 13th and Friday the 24th
Planned interview method: Virtual/on the phone
Permission to share photos and videos: yes!