Jeanne A. (Wishart) Rosado

Jeanne A. (Wishart) Rosado, age 63, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving family at her bedside. Jeanne was born in Utica on December 18, 1949, the daughter of the late George Wishart and Margaret (Bowen) Ford. She also knew the love and guidance of her step-father, Michael J. Ford. She was raised and educated locally. Jeanne shared in a committed relationship with John R. Cotto, Sr. who passed away on March 27, 2005. Jeanne worked as a Nurse’s Aide at the Broadacres Nursing Home in North Utica for many years. She had an infectious smile that conveyed her care and goodwill for everyone she encountered. But most of all, she loved and adored her family which was most important to her. Jeanne was a spitfire with a zest for life and a great sense of humor. Her warmth and affection drew her family together and she was a wonderful grandmother who would do anything for her grandkids. She was strong-willed and determined in all her endeavors. Jeanne was blessed with an artistic flair that was reflected in her knitting, arts and crafts, and ceramics. Jeanne was thrilled with the simple pleasure of a trip to the beach to soak up the sun with a cup of crushed ice to cool her down! She loved animals and had a natural ability of how to care for them. She was a parishioner of Historic Old St. John’s Church. Those left to carry her memory include her companion, Carlos Ramos of Utica; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Gioia Wishart of Rome; her grandchildren, Michael Wishart, Jr. and companion Alicia Hill, Brendan Wishart, and Stephanie Wishart; and her great-granddaughter, Brianna Carrie Wishart. In addition, she leaves her sisters, Joan Payne, Joyce Carman, and Justine Ramos; her brother, John Johnson; many nieces and nephews, especially Ida, Tammy, Tiffiny, Sarah, Earlette, and Louise; and her good friend, Donna. She was predeceased by her brother, Francis Wishart; her sisters, Janet Johnson, and Judith Johnson; and her best friend, Sharon Byerwaters. In accordance with Jeanne’s wishes, there will be no public services. The family bid their farewells in an intimate gathering. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in Jeanne’s memory may make a donation to the Stevens-Swan Human Society, 5664 Horatio Street, Utica, NY 13502. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Jeanne A. (Wishart) Rosado

December 18, 1949 - December 29, 2012