Mrs. Rose Mary (Graziano) Trevisani

UTICA - Mrs. Rose Mary (Graziano) Trevisani, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 with her loving family by her side, and is now in heaven “dancing with her husband, Ed (Dad)”. Born in Utica on February 11, 1925, Rose Mary was the daughter of the late Philip and Congetta (Gigliotti) Graziano. She was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1943. On September 6, 1948 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, she married Edmund T. Trevisani. She was a wonderful Mom and he was a devoted Dad. They had a beautiful life together and they lived for their children. Edmund was a proud member of the Utica Police Department until his retirement. Part of Rose’s heart went with him when he passed on September 21, 2011, after 63 years of marriage. Rose’s primary role in life was to take care of her husband and children. She did this tirelessly and with unending love. She was also known by many as “the face” of Hawaiian Holiday, as she worked alongside her son, Richard. She was an amazing woman, and a dedicated mother to her 10 children. She knew the heart and mind of each and every one of them, and she nurtured and supported each of her children’s ventures and visions. They, in turn, all have precious memories of her enduring love, encouragement, and endorsement of all their endeavors. Rose’s mindset was focused on her family life and keeping everyone together. A woman of character, she was strong and steadfast, and she had very few distractions in life to prevent her from being a wonderful wife and a wise mother. Her children adored her and appreciated her humility, and they were her riches in life. In earlier years, Ed and Rose hosted parties, holidays, and sometimes they were “their own party”. Saturday nights belonged to them, and together they danced those nights away at the Sons of Italy and the Moose Lodge. In her later years, Rose could be found in the Rat Pack Room at Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse with her son, Steven, enjoying good food, family and friends, thanks to the generosity of John and Joanne. She especially looked forward to her regular Friday night visits which began on Rose and Eddie’s 50th wedding anniversary in 1998 and which continued for many years up to the present day… as well as many other celebratory events, always hosted at Delmonico’s, due to the graciousness of her son in law, John Wade. A communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, Rose knew the Lord and experienced his blessings. She embraced the cardinal virtues of practicality, justice, and kindness, and instilled them into the lives of her children. Rose Mary is survived by her children and their loves, Edmund Jr. and Marina Trevisani, Joanne Donaruma-Wade and John, Alane Trevisani, David and Elaine Trevisani, Steven Trevisani, Dan and Carrie Trevisani, Dr. Ronald J. Trevisani and Dr. Katrina Schroeder, Richard Trevisani, and Anthony and Maria Trevisani. She is now reunited with her son Robert P. Trevisani who passed away on November 19, 2008. She also leaves her cherished grandchildren, Ed Trevisani III, Marc Trevisani, Antonio Trevisani, and Alex Trevisani; Robert Trevisani, Ryan Trevisani, and their mom, Marialyn Trevisani; Michael Donaruma, and Alexa Donaruma, and their father, Michael Donaruma; Rick Palmisano, Alessondra Haskel, and Arabella Haskel; Michael Palmieri, Lauren Palmieri, and Mia Trevisani; Daniel Trevisani, Vincent Trevisani, Haydan Babcock; Richard Trevisani Jr., and Alec Prostock; Anthony Trevisani, Gabriella Trevisani, and Gianni Trevisani. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, especially Peppy Vassallo; in-laws, Annette Graziano, Anna Trevisani, Manuele Trevisani, and Dr. Gino and Arlene Trevisani. She was predeceased by her brothers and sister-in-law, Philip A. Graziano, and James J. Graziano Sr. and Marie; and her in-laws, Florence Trevisani, Joseph “Butch” and Maryann Trevisani, Frank Trevisani, Pasquale Trevisani, Nancy and Joseph Cittadino, and Elvira and Angelo “Joe” Marrotta. While each of Rose’s children adored her, it was her beloved son Steven who dedicated his unending time and attention to his Mom, which began with the passing of their Dad in 2011. The week of Dad’s funeral services, when Steven decided to stay at the Wetmore Street Homestead to support his Mom, it became a lifetime of devotion to the person who meant the most to him. Steven became her “partner” in life. He cared for her and was always by her side. He was a son like no other. His world revolved around Mom and her long life could be attributed to his never-ending care. His siblings honor and praise him for his incredible selflessness. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave. The family will remain until all visitors have been seen. Rose Mary’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 11:00 from the funeral home and at 12:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Entombment in Calvary Mausoleum.

Mrs. Rose Mary (Graziano) Trevisani

February 11, 1925 - May 9, 2019