Rose "Ro-Ro" Calabrese

Rose Calabrese, age 93, of Utica; beloved aunt, sister, and sister-in-law, died peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2012 in Minoa, NY. Born in Utica on September 24, 1918, Rose “Rosina” was a devoted daughter, one of seven children of the late Lorenzo and Anna (Genovese) Calabrese. Rose was an honors student at Wetmore School and UFA high school. After losing her father at a young age, she left school at age 16 to become the primary caregiver of her brothers and mother. Rose was first employed in the textile industry, working at the Augusta Knitting Mills, Utica Knit, Mele Manufacturing, and the State Street Mill. She then worked many years as an inspector and assembler at UNIVAC. Her most memorable position was working at the Florentine Pastry Shop. Her bright welcoming smile and kind words endeared her to many happy customers. Ro-Ro was a warm, sweet woman, whose joy stemmed from caring for her family. Her values of family loyalty, love, and appreciation for life will always be remembered by her loved ones. Ro-Ro’s hobbies included cooking for her family and cheering for the NY Yankees. She cherished Sunday morning get-togethers after Mass, where her family enjoyed her homemade pizza, sauce, meatballs, and cookies. Rose leaves to mourn many loving and devoted nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and her sister-in-law Margaret Calabrese (wife of Lawrence). She was predeceased by four brothers and sisters-in-law, John (Jennie), Frank (Frances), Sam (Helen), Lawrence; and sister, Angelina Guarascio. Rose was a life-long and devoted member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church and belonged to its Saint Anne’s Society. The family would like to thank the caregivers at The Crossings in Minoa for looking over her with love and care during her final years. Rose’s family honored her life in a private gathering. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service and Celebration of Life which will be held on Monday morning at 11:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of mass. Memorial Contributions in her honor may be considered to St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Rose "Ro-Ro" Calabrese

September 24, 1918 - June 18, 2012