Otto and Mary (Pedroni) Folladori, 10 North 52 West


"Otto Folladori: born in 1887 emigrated to Colorado in 1908 died in 1980 had 8 children by Mary Pedroni (Rome, Eugene, Vincent, Mark, John, Laurence, Shirley and Virginia).
Otto had two brothers: Mark (1885-1948) and John (1878-1963).
Mary Pedroni was the daughter of Agnes Folladori (1872-1955) and George Pedroni (1861-1935).
This family has settled in Sterling, Colorado. "


MARY'S FAMILY

In 1910 Logan County, George Pedroni is farming, 50, Anna 38, both born in Italy. Mary 16 was born in Nebraska, Rose 7, Lawrence 6, Cathrine 5, Virginia 4, George 3, Anges Nine months all born in Colorado.


1920


In 1920 Logan County, George is a farm laborer, 59, Agnes 47, Rosia 17, Katherine 15, Virginia 14, George W. 12, Lena 10, Jim 9, Edward 6, and Lawrence 16.

In 1930, George is 69, Agnes R. 57, Rosie V. 27 a school teacher, Lawrence G. 26, Virginia J. 24, George W. 23, Lena A. 20, Jim O. 19, and Edward W. 16.

George is buried in Sterling 1860-1937 # 43687339 with Johanna (Roveda) Pedroni dyig in 1894.

In 1940 Sterling, Agnes is 67, Lawrence 35, George 33, Lena 30, James 28, and Edward 26.



Mary Pedroni married Otto Follardori, and is in Logan County in 1920, Otto 33 born in Italy, Mary 26 in Nebraska, Laurence 1, and newborn John and Mark.

In 1920 Logan County, Otto is 42, Mary 36, Laurence 11, John and Mark 10, Romeo 8, and Eugene 5.

Otto 1887-1980 is buried in Sterling # 42711764, with Mary Angelina (Pedroni) Folladori 1894-1971.

LAURENCE

Laurence is buried in Sterling 1918-2003 # 42711688.
"Laurence George Folladori, 85, of Akron and formerly of Iliff died Sunday, May 4, 2003, in Akron. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 7, from 10 am. to 7 p.m. with a vigil and rosary at 7 p at Tennant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. James Baird officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Mr. Folladori was born May 4, 1918, to Otto B. Folladori and Mary Angelina (Pedroni)Folladori in Iliff.
He grew up in the Iliff community, where he attended school and began farming and ranching with his brothers. Mr. Folladori retired from farming and ranching after 75 years.
On Aug. 17, 1985, he married Agnes Sheets at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Sterling.
He was a member of the Sterling Elks Lodge #1336, enjoyed playing golf, was an avid baseball player when he was young, and enjoyed children.
Mr. Folladori is survived by his wife Agnes Folladori; step-sons Larry Stieb and fiance Marnie Hartman, Tony Stieb and friend Robin, of Brush, and Mike Sheets, of Akron; step-daughter Linda Hansen and husband Ray, of Brush; brothers Mark Folladori, John Folladori, both of Iliff, Gene Folladori, and Vince Folladori, both of Sterling; sister Virginia Folladori, of Denver; 10 step-grandchildren; 12 step- great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Rome; and sister Shirley Yanker."

MARK

Mark is buried in Sterling 1919-2008 # 57017815.
"Mark Lewis Folladori, 89, of Iliff, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, in Sterling.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home with vigil and rosary to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert L. Wedow celebrating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Mr. Folladori was born on Dec. 4, 1919, to Otto B. and Mary Angelina (Pedroni) Folladori in Proctor.
He farmed with his brothers north of Proctor all of his life until he retired, with the exception of the time he was in the U. S. Navy in San Diego, Calif. from 1942 to 1946 during World War II. He was a member of Sterling Elks Club.
Mr. Folladori is survived by his brothers, Gene and Vince of Sterling; sister, Virginia Folladori of Denver; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Laurence, Rome, and twin brother John; and sister, Shirley Yanker. "

JOHN

"John Andrew Folladori, 86, of Iliff, died June 7, 2006, in Sterling.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, with a vigil and Rosary to follow at 7 p.m., at Tennant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Saint Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. James Baird presiding. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.
Mr. Folladori was born Dec. 4, 1919, in Proctor to Otto B. and Mary Angelina (Pedroni) Folladori.
He was in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1946, serving in England during World War II as a top turret gunner on a B-17 Bomber. He farmed with his brothers north of Proctor all his life until he retired. He was a member of the Sterling Elks Club, the American Legion and VFW.
Mr. Folladori is survived by his brothers, twin Mark Folladori of Iliff, Gene Folladori of Sterling, and Vince Folladori of Sterling; sister, Virginia Folladori of Denver; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Laurence and Rome; and sister, Shirley Yanker. "

VINCENT

Vincent James Folladori, 84, of Sterling passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 in Sterling. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 am Saturday, April 23 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Michael Bodzioch celebrating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Vince was born on December 20, 1931 in Proctor to Otto and Mary (Pedroni) Folladori. He attended Sunny Slope School, north of Proctor, through the 8th grade and graduated in 1949 from St. Anthony’s High School. He worked on the family farm with his brothers during the summer and in the winter worked at Good Rich Dairy in Sterling prior to his marriage to Alice Hernandez. He married Alice on June 13, 1953 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Iliff, Colo. They lived on a Folladori family farm for 46 years until they retired in April of 1999 when they moved to Sterling.
He was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and a council member for several years. He was also a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church after they moved to Sterling. While out at Proctor, he was a member of the Peetz Co-Op Members Relations Committee, the Peetz Co-Op Board of Directors for many years, the Proctor Pitch Club, the Farmer’s Market Association, Precinct Committee man at Crook and Proctor for many years, and a regular card player at the Country Corner in Proctor with his friends, as well as a regular at McDonalds with his friends.
Vince and Alice were parents of two children, Gary Allen Folladori and Sharon Kay Folladori, both deceased. His favorite hobby was watching sports on TV, mainly baseball and football. While in High School, he played baseball with the St. Anthony’s team and while out on the farm later, he played with the Crook team and the Crook Farmer’s team.
He is survived by his wife Alice, sister Ginny Folladori of Denver, brother-in-law Joe Hernandez, sister-in-law Hilda Frank and husband Darrell of Kimball, NE; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sharon, son Gary, sister Shirley and husband Ed Yanker, brothers Laurence, John, Mark, Rome, and Gene.

"Gary Allen Folladori, 58, of Sterling, passed away Sept. 24, 2013, in Sterling. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, with Rosary and Vigil to follow at 6 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Gary was born June 18, 1955, in Sterling to Vincent and Alice Hernandez Folladori. He was raised on the Folladori farms north of Proctor and attended school in Crook. He graduated with the class of 1973, the final graduating class of Crook High School. His senior year, he was Honor Society president, prom king, and class valedictorian. Following graduation he attended NJC for two years and then got his bachelors degree in business administration from Regis.
He chose to remain in Sterling because he liked the town and the area. He worked at various places in Sterling and his final job was at Sykes Enterprises, where he worked for several years and had many friends who supported him during his illness, with cards, messages of encouragement, calls, visits and flowers.
Even though he lived in Sterling, he would drive out to the farm on weekends to help his dad and to enjoy the wide open spaces. His favorite hobby out there was riding his motorcycle with his buddies, Rich, Ray and Russ. He also enjoyed reading, a little gardening, and spending lots of time doing things on his computer.
He survived by his parents, Vince and Alice Folladori; aunts, Ginny Folladori, Hilda Frank and husband Darrell; and Uncle Joe Hernandez. Also many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Kay Folladori in 1980; and his grandparents, Otto and Mary Folladori and Cesareo and Petra Hernandez.
Gary will be remembered for his quiet and kind ways and loved by all.

EUGENE

"Eugene Folladori, 88, of Sterling, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Fort Collins. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Tennant Funeral Home with Vigil and Rosary Evening Service to follow at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Wojciech Gierasimczyk celebrating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Gene was born on Nov. 3, 1924, in Proctor to Otto Folladori and Mary Padroni. He went to St. Anthony High School in Sterling and Barnes Business College in Denver. He worked for Stickney’s in Sterling for more than 30 years until he retired. He married Alvena Amen on Dec. 26, 1956, in Sterling. They were married for 50 years until Alvena’s death in 2007. He was a longtime member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by son, Dan Folladori and wife Liz of Hudson, Iowa; daughters, Laurie Folladori of Fort Collins, Mary Folladori of Katy, Texas, Susan Green of Loveland; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alvena (Amen) Folladori."

"Alvena E. Folladori, 77, of Sterling, died Sept. 5, 2007, in Sterling.
Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Tennant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday Sept. 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Deacon Ron Michieli officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Mrs. Follardori was born Dec. 29, 1929, to John Amen and Katherine (Koch) Amen in Sterling. She attended Merino schools, graduating from Merino High School. She then attended Northeastern Junior College. On Dec. 26, 1956, she married Eugene FOLLADORI in Sterling. They were married for 50 years. She worked part time as a secretary early in her life. She then spent most of her marriage as a home maker. She enjoyed bowling, volunteering at St. Anthony's grade school, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Follardori is survived by her husband, Gene of Sterling; son, Dan Folladori and wife Liz of Hudson, Iowa; daughters, Laurie Folladori and Mary Joyce and husband Mark, all of Fort Collins, and Susan Green and husband Paul of Loveland; and eight grandchildren.
She was proceded in death by her parents; five sisters; and one brother."

ROMEO

Romeo was living in Chicago in the 1990's.

Romeo Peter Folladori, born Feb 9, 1922 at Proctor, died Nov 27, 1999.

October 2005, Chicago "Grace B. Folladori, nee Nowaczyk, beloved wife of the late Romeo; loving mother of Ronald (Noreen), Lawrence (Laura) and Linda (David) Fedro; dearest grandmother of Mark; dear sister of the late Lenore (late John) Esposito; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. "

Noreen (Folladori) Fedro, 65, died in September 2018 in Chicago, wife of David Fedro, sister of Larry (Laura) Folladori and Ron Folladori.