Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
Name“Bess” Liberty Bastiana Riggio
Birth23 Feb 1927, Santa Clara Co, CA
Census15 Apr 1930, San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA
Memoroll#219, pg 16
Death10 Oct 2000, San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA
BurialOak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA
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Misc. Notes
Listed as Bessie with her parents Jack (44, Italy) and Rose (36, Italy) Riggio in 1930 at age 3 yrs, 1 mo. They had immigrated in 1903 and 1898 respectively and were married 24 years, with all of their children born in California. She is listed with them again in 1940.
Spouses
Birth26 Oct 1924, Harper Co, KS
Death2 Jan 2017, San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA
BurialOak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA
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FatherCharles Wilson Colopy (1880-1952)
MotherJulia Adelaide Blanchat (1883-1946)
Misc. Notes
Listed with his parents in Santa Barbara in the 1940 census.
He was living in Santa Clara Co, CA when he enlisted for WWII in San Francisco on 16 Jan 1943. He was single at the time.
[Obituary] San Jose Mercury News - 5 Feb 2017
Joseph Colopy Jan. 26, 1924 - Jan. 2, 2017
Resident of San Jose
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Joe Colopy. Preceded in death by his wife Liberty, and survived by Dennis his only son. He will be missed by his many friends and family members. As per his wishes, private services have been held. Save a Life! Donate to a local animal shelter.
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