Rose M. Basilio

Rose M. Basilio, age 87, from Utica, NY passed away on May 20, 2015 at Seigenthaler Center of Hospice & Palliative Care in New Hartford, NY. Rose was born on July 13, 1927 and raised in Utica, NY, living in East Utica in the family homestead her entire life. She attended Utica public schools and Proctor High School. Rose led a very active life, was extremely hard working and if you ever had the pleasure of meeting Rose, you would never forget her. She was a warm-hearted, witty, and fun-loving person who especially loved to dance and sing. One of her defining characteristics was the flower Rose wore every day in her hair. She often referred to herself as “Rosie B.” Family meant the world to Rose and always was first and foremost in her life. Rose had much faith, prayed the Rosary daily, attended Mass regularly, and was a parishioner of St. Mary Mount Carmel Church. Affectionately known as “Miss Rose” by all the children she tended to, she loved them as much as they loved her. She worked at United Cerebral Palsy and the Neighborhood Center as well as substituting in the Utica school system for many years. Rose also was employed by Candella’s Farm & Greenhouses in Marcy, NY, Tony’s Pizzeria formerly on Mohawk Street, Utica, NY, the Utica Public Library, and the Family Nurturing Center. Rose was also a Foster Grandparents Volunteer with the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency. She is survived by two sisters, Marie Jo and Richard H. “Dick” Costa of New Hartford, NY and College Station, TX, and Loretta B. Giambona of Rome, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, John E. and Carmella (Calogiero) Basilio; two brothers, Fred F. Basilio, Oneonta, NY and Anthony T. Basilio, Utica, NY; a brother-in-law, Frank J. Giambona, Daytona Beach, FL (formerly of Rome, NY). Rose is also survived by her beloved nieces who devotedly cared for her, Darleen G. Arcuri and Bradley E. Bliss of Lee Center, NY, and Dyann G. and husband Gary R. Scharf of New Hartford, NY. She also leaves behind nieces Bonnie Jean and Stephen Havens of Oneonta, NY, and Lauren Ann and Jeff Knapp of Jacksonville, FL; and nephews Philip H. Costa of New Hartford, NY, and John Basilio of Sarasota, FL. Rose’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the Seigenthaler Center, Lutheran Care Adult Home, and Selena Fuller, Rose’s caregiver of two years for the care and kindness given to Rose during her illness. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00 noon at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South Street, corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of floral offerings, donations in Rose’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Headquarters Central New York, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 (315-472-4201) www.alz.org/centralnewyork or the American Cancer Society, 100 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Rose’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence at 12:00 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. James Cesta. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Oneida Street, Utica, NY.

Rose M. Basilio

July 13, 1927 - May 20, 2015