They’re were eight surviving Cianciolo Children. Oldest to youngest: Frank, Annie, Virginia, Michael, Augustine, Marguerite, Rosemary and Lucia. The Rosemary was named after my mother, the 2nd youngest Cianciolo child. All of the children were loved equally and great effort was taken by their Mother Lebora Sansone Cianciolo to make certain all were given equally. My mother Rosemary, I’ve been told had a special place in her father’s (Michael Cianciolo’s) heart for which the Theater was named. The Plaza and the Luciann ( named after my Aunt Lucy and Aunt Ann) were Cianciolo theaters as well. My Uncle Frank and Uncle Augustine continued the legacy which also included bowling alleys and liquor stores. The last surviving Cianciolo children Rosemary Cianciolo Nickas, pasted away in Jacksonville, Florida on June 3, 2008 followed my Aunt Marguerite Cianciolo passing away on Thanksgiving eve, 2008 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Michael Nickas, State Farm Agent – Jacksonville, Florida
My name is Michael Nickas, son of Rosemary, Grandson of Mike Cianciolo and nephew of Augustine Cianciolo.
The theatre was named after my mother, (never referred to as the Rosewood).
I have recently discovered the only know photo of my mother’s theatre. My Grandfather (Mike Cianciolo) built the theatre and my Uncle learned the business there.
If you have further questions, or interested in this photo please contact me @
They’re were eight surviving Cianciolo Children. Oldest to youngest: Frank, Annie, Virginia, Michael, Augustine, Marguerite, Rosemary and Lucia. The Rosemary was named after my mother, the 2nd youngest Cianciolo child. All of the children were loved equally and great effort was taken by their Mother Lebora Sansone Cianciolo to make certain all were given equally. My mother Rosemary, I’ve been told had a special place in her father’s (Michael Cianciolo’s) heart for which the Theater was named. The Plaza and the Luciann ( named after my Aunt Lucy and Aunt Ann) were Cianciolo theaters as well. My Uncle Frank and Uncle Augustine continued the legacy which also included bowling alleys and liquor stores. The last surviving Cianciolo children Rosemary Cianciolo Nickas, pasted away in Jacksonville, Florida on June 3, 2008 followed my Aunt Marguerite Cianciolo passing away on Thanksgiving eve, 2008 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Michael Nickas, State Farm Agent – Jacksonville, Florida
My name is Michael Nickas, son of Rosemary, Grandson of Mike Cianciolo and nephew of Augustine Cianciolo.
The theatre was named after my mother, (never referred to as the Rosewood).
I have recently discovered the only know photo of my mother’s theatre. My Grandfather (Mike Cianciolo) built the theatre and my Uncle learned the business there.
If you have further questions, or interested in this photo please contact me @
I would be happy to share all that I have.
Michael Nickas