Vinny and Cathy DiSchino Relation to Deceased: Friend from Most Precious Blood Rosie always made our hearts smile. She had a wonderful laugh and was so much fun to be around. We will never forget her or Gabe. They’re together again forever. Thanks for the memories, Rosie. Rest in peace. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Tony Vicaretti Relation to Deceased: Friend I remember back in 2000 I went on a first date with this girl Gina to D’andrea’s Restaunt on Lyell Ave and Rosie was there all alone because her girlfriend she always hung out with sick. They would go there every Saturday night to listen to the live music. I had Rosie have dinner with us and it was a blast, my date adored her and me for my kindness to Rosie. Needless to say the relationship didn’t last more than a month, but that night was a memory I will never forget. RIP Rosie, you were the best. A lot of people don’t know this but Rosie was even on the Morning Circus with Brother Weese for awhile and then there was a falling out between them for whatever the issue was. She was the best lady and great neighbor on our street. Just wanted to share these memories as now I am thinking of her. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Tony Vicaretti Relation to Deceased: Friend I found out of the loss of our dear friend Rosie on Facebook today when a friend had posted her Obituarie. This what what I posted and wanted to share with Rosie’s family and dear friends. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Tony Vicaretti Relation to Deceased: Friend I found out of the loss of our dear friend Rosie on Facebook today when a friend had posted her Obituarie. This what what I posted and wanted to share with Rosie’s family and dear friends. I remember back in 2000 I went on a first date with this girl Gina to D’andrea’s Restaunt on Lyell Ave and Rosie was there all alone because her girlfriend she always hung out with sick. They would go there every Saturday night to listen to the live music. I had Rosie have dinner with us and it was a blast, my date adored her and me for my kindness to Rosie. Needless to say the relationship didn’t last more than a month, but that night was a blast. RIP Rosie, you were the best. A lot of people don’t know this but Rosie was even on the Morning Circus with Brother Weese for awhile and then there was a falling out between them. She was the best lady and great neighbor on our street. Just wanted to share these memories as now I am thinking of her. Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!
Teresa Prinzi-Hall Jimmy, Marie and family, my sincere condolences to you. So many years ago were were All Kids playing baseball on Polaris Street, your Dad was the Umpire, your Mom made sure we had snacks for our many picnic bike adventures on Times Street, she drove us to school at MPB on the snow days and the Mooney bus stop at My Read. We laughed, had fun, and grew up good kids. She was quite an influence and will be missed. She and Dolly are the Bingo Captains for Heaven’s branch of MPB! The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Suzanne Dougherty Relation to Deceased: friend There was no greater compliment than to have you give the thumbs up on my home made sauce and stuffed shells. Mama you will be missed at my table. Your love of life was robust right to the finish.You will remain in my heart a sweet memory and an inspiration. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Susan J.. Flood Relation to Deceased: family Hey Mama! You have been my second mother for nearly 30 years… you have shared your love and your spiciness with all who knew you through your cakes, your cookies, your chicken soup. Holding court at D’Andrea’s, singing, joking, and always laughing with a wry comment or joke, and a critique of my attempts to speak Italian! Mother fletcher, I will hold you in my heart always, Fa face (you know the rest). I promise to take care of your girls… Peace and love,until we meet again, Sue May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing
Nancy May (DeLucia) Relation to Deceased: MPB Alumni All of us who were alumni of MPB will always have wonderful memories of Rosie (Mrs. DeRosa) . She was our tough chaperone for our choir/altar boy picnics as well as on our school grounds and much more. She was a GREAT cook too!!! Rest in peace Mrs. D. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
Michael D Ahern Relation to Deceased: Family Cathy and Marie We will all miss her. A Great Heart, A Great Soul, A Great Life!! Michael The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Marie Marr Marie so sorry for your loss. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Jill Ose Relation to Deceased: Friend of Marie & Cathy Marie & Cathy & family, My heart goes out to you both as I know what a loss this is for you. She was one special lady and will be missed by many. I didn’t spend a lot of time with her, but I remember her wonderful sense of humor and her unbeatable cookies! Now she is entertaining in Heaven. Your memories will help sustain you through this difficult time. God Bless You. Love, Jill & Bill The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Eileen McCormick Blanding Relation to Deceased: Consider myself Family…. What a beautiful videa, Marie and Cathy. While it brought tears to my eyes, it also brought a sincere smile to my lips, with a loud laugh. Fond, fond memories…. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Donna Mort Relation to Deceased: Nurse in Dr. Peterson’s office The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Donna Mort Relation to Deceased: Nurse in Dr. Peterson’s office Marie. I was saddened to learn that Rose had passed. She was such a little dynamo. Some of my best memories from Dr. Peterson’s office are of her and her walker and pizzelles. Every time I eat a pizzelle I think of her and how devoted you were to her. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Dom & Nancy Sanzotta Rosie is etched in our hearts forever. I have so many fond memories of her at MPB. When she was the cook at the rectory for Fr. Dave, my son used to love the way her dresses felt. He was only 6 months old at the time. He is now 32! I’m sure there were many people celebrating when Rosie got to Heaven! Now they will have the best fried dough!! The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Dan Smith and Paul Cotton Relation to Deceased: Friends The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Dan Smith and Paul Cotton Relation to Deceased: Amici When we first met Rosa Bella she was smiling and extending to us the hospitality of her home. We had met Marie and Cathy in Massachusetts and this was our first visit to Rochester. Our impression was that she never met a stranger, even two Nashvillians who spoke differently and didn’t have Yankee ways. She loved life and music and making pizzelles for us to consume in massive quantities. She had big hair and a heart even bigger. Seeing her as mother of the bride and cake lady extraordinaire convinced us that her understanding of God’s Big Picture was as real as the warmth of the fresh baked zucchini bread she lovingly gave us when it was time to head back home. Her faith in God, in her church, and in her family was her strength. Her smile was contagious. It will be a joy to get a hug from Mama when we see her next, in Heaven’s Kitchen, baking sweet morsels for all God’s children. Until then Rosa Bella, requiesca in pace! Dan and Paul
Clare Scarciotta Hahn Relation to Deceased: Friend Dear Jimmy, Marie & family, The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Bob Russell Relation to Deceased: Friend Marie, Jimmy and Family, The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Amalia and Phyllis Plantone Relation to Deceased: Friends Dear Marie and Family The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
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Vinny and Cathy DiSchino Relation to Deceased: Friend from Most Precious Blood Rosie always made our hearts smile. She had a wonderful laugh and was so much fun to be around. We will never forget her or Gabe. They’re together again forever. Thanks for the memories, Rosie. Rest in peace. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Tony Vicaretti Relation to Deceased: Friend I remember back in 2000 I went on a first date with this girl Gina to D’andrea’s Restaunt on Lyell Ave and Rosie was there all alone because her girlfriend she always hung out with sick. They would go there every Saturday night to listen to the live music. I had Rosie have dinner with us and it was a blast, my date adored her and me for my kindness to Rosie. Needless to say the relationship didn’t last more than a month, but that night was a memory I will never forget. RIP Rosie, you were the best. A lot of people don’t know this but Rosie was even on the Morning Circus with Brother Weese for awhile and then there was a falling out between them for whatever the issue was. She was the best lady and great neighbor on our street. Just wanted to share these memories as now I am thinking of her. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Tony Vicaretti Relation to Deceased: Friend I found out of the loss of our dear friend Rosie on Facebook today when a friend had posted her Obituarie. This what what I posted and wanted to share with Rosie’s family and dear friends. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Tony Vicaretti Relation to Deceased: Friend I found out of the loss of our dear friend Rosie on Facebook today when a friend had posted her Obituarie. This what what I posted and wanted to share with Rosie’s family and dear friends. I remember back in 2000 I went on a first date with this girl Gina to D’andrea’s Restaunt on Lyell Ave and Rosie was there all alone because her girlfriend she always hung out with sick. They would go there every Saturday night to listen to the live music. I had Rosie have dinner with us and it was a blast, my date adored her and me for my kindness to Rosie. Needless to say the relationship didn’t last more than a month, but that night was a blast. RIP Rosie, you were the best. A lot of people don’t know this but Rosie was even on the Morning Circus with Brother Weese for awhile and then there was a falling out between them. She was the best lady and great neighbor on our street. Just wanted to share these memories as now I am thinking of her. Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!
Teresa Prinzi-Hall Jimmy, Marie and family, my sincere condolences to you. So many years ago were were All Kids playing baseball on Polaris Street, your Dad was the Umpire, your Mom made sure we had snacks for our many picnic bike adventures on Times Street, she drove us to school at MPB on the snow days and the Mooney bus stop at My Read. We laughed, had fun, and grew up good kids. She was quite an influence and will be missed. She and Dolly are the Bingo Captains for Heaven’s branch of MPB! The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Suzanne Dougherty Relation to Deceased: friend There was no greater compliment than to have you give the thumbs up on my home made sauce and stuffed shells. Mama you will be missed at my table. Your love of life was robust right to the finish.You will remain in my heart a sweet memory and an inspiration. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Susan J.. Flood Relation to Deceased: family Hey Mama! You have been my second mother for nearly 30 years… you have shared your love and your spiciness with all who knew you through your cakes, your cookies, your chicken soup. Holding court at D’Andrea’s, singing, joking, and always laughing with a wry comment or joke, and a critique of my attempts to speak Italian! Mother fletcher, I will hold you in my heart always, Fa face (you know the rest). I promise to take care of your girls… Peace and love,until we meet again, Sue May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing
Richard J Triano Relation to Deceased: acquaintance I’ll always rememebr what a a happy person Rosie was….RIP
Nancy May (DeLucia) Relation to Deceased: MPB Alumni All of us who were alumni of MPB will always have wonderful memories of Rosie (Mrs. DeRosa) . She was our tough chaperone for our choir/altar boy picnics as well as on our school grounds and much more. She was a GREAT cook too!!! Rest in peace Mrs. D. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
Michael D Ahern Relation to Deceased: Family Cathy and Marie We will all miss her. A Great Heart, A Great Soul, A Great Life!! Michael The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Marie Marr Marie so sorry for your loss. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Jill Ose Relation to Deceased: Friend of Marie & Cathy Marie & Cathy & family, My heart goes out to you both as I know what a loss this is for you. She was one special lady and will be missed by many. I didn’t spend a lot of time with her, but I remember her wonderful sense of humor and her unbeatable cookies! Now she is entertaining in Heaven. Your memories will help sustain you through this difficult time. God Bless You. Love, Jill & Bill The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Eileen McCormick Blanding Relation to Deceased: Consider myself Family…. What a beautiful videa, Marie and Cathy. While it brought tears to my eyes, it also brought a sincere smile to my lips, with a loud laugh. Fond, fond memories…. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Donna Mort Relation to Deceased: Nurse in Dr. Peterson’s office The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Donna Mort Relation to Deceased: Nurse in Dr. Peterson’s office Marie. I was saddened to learn that Rose had passed. She was such a little dynamo. Some of my best memories from Dr. Peterson’s office are of her and her walker and pizzelles. Every time I eat a pizzelle I think of her and how devoted you were to her. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Dom & Nancy Sanzotta Rosie is etched in our hearts forever. I have so many fond memories of her at MPB. When she was the cook at the rectory for Fr. Dave, my son used to love the way her dresses felt. He was only 6 months old at the time. He is now 32! I’m sure there were many people celebrating when Rosie got to Heaven! Now they will have the best fried dough!! The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Dan Smith and Paul Cotton Relation to Deceased: Friends The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Dan Smith and Paul Cotton Relation to Deceased: Amici When we first met Rosa Bella she was smiling and extending to us the hospitality of her home. We had met Marie and Cathy in Massachusetts and this was our first visit to Rochester. Our impression was that she never met a stranger, even two Nashvillians who spoke differently and didn’t have Yankee ways. She loved life and music and making pizzelles for us to consume in massive quantities. She had big hair and a heart even bigger. Seeing her as mother of the bride and cake lady extraordinaire convinced us that her understanding of God’s Big Picture was as real as the warmth of the fresh baked zucchini bread she lovingly gave us when it was time to head back home. Her faith in God, in her church, and in her family was her strength. Her smile was contagious. It will be a joy to get a hug from Mama when we see her next, in Heaven’s Kitchen, baking sweet morsels for all God’s children. Until then Rosa Bella, requiesca in pace! Dan and Paul
Clare Scarciotta Hahn Relation to Deceased: Friend Dear Jimmy, Marie & family, The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Bob Russell Relation to Deceased: Friend Marie, Jimmy and Family, The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Amalia and Phyllis Plantone Relation to Deceased: Friends Dear Marie and Family The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips