Mrs. Rose M. (Castelli) Mozzetti

UTICA - Mrs. Rose M. (Castelli) Mozzetti, age 93, went home to the Lord when she peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on July 22, 1924, Rose was the daughter of the late Michael and Almerinda (DeVito) Castelli. She attended T.R. Proctor High School. On June 12, 1948 she married Salvatore “Sam” Mozzetti with whom she shared 41 years. Sam passed away on May 16, 1990. Rose worked throughout her life, in her home and in the workforce. She held positions at Neisner’s Department Store, Dunlop Tire Company, and at Sperry-Rand/UNIVAC where she worked as a computer cable assembler. She retired in her 50’s and began volunteering at various senior centers including the Cornhill Senior Center, Eastside Center, Westside Center, North Utica Center, and the Parkway Senior Center. She was an active participant in these organizations promoting activities and often taking on a leadership role. Bingo was her favorite game, and she made many lasting friendships at these centers. Rose had great strength of character and a wonderful sense of humor. She was blessed with good people by her side throughout her life. She found more joy in giving than receiving, a virtue she instilled in her children. Rose sang in many choral groups, sometimes with her twin sister, Josephine. She especially liked Italian tunes and had a lifelong love of dancing. Rose enjoyed reading Danielle Steele novels and completing word search puzzles. She also loved playing miniature golf and was an active member of Bocce leagues, a sport where she was the recipient of many awards. In her later years, she traveled with friends on bus trips with the senior centers and also on visits to out-of-town family. She celebrated her 80th birthday with her family in Orlando, Florida. She was a member of the former Sons of Italy Lodge, the Moose Lodge, and the IAM. Her home parish was St. Anthony of Padua Church and then Blessed Sacrament Church where she devoted decades participating in parish life, activities, and the Young at Heart Club. Rose’s journey of life was filled with love, family, parties, card games, food, good times, and a house and a heart that was open to all. Rose is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Maria Mozzetti-Stock and her husband George of Buffalo NY, Diane Mozzetti of New Hartford who spent time with Rose and cared for her, and Michelle Mozzetti and husband Ronald Thomas of Newport News, Virginia; her grandchildren, Adriana and Mark Liberatore, and Michael Jones and Jennifer Gomez; her great-grandchildren, Gino, and Gianna Liberatore; the extended family of Maria and George in Buffalo; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and wonderful friends who shared many memories. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Angelo and Anna Castelli, and Anthony and Antoinette Costello; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Anna and Henry Paniccia, Elizabeth and Mario Juliano, and her twin, Josephine and husband Enrico Cecilia; and her many in-laws. The family would like to extend special thanks to the entire staff at the St. Luke’s Home/Barton East for the compassionate care given to Rose and the comfort given to her daughters. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Rose’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday morning at 9:30 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph Salerno. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Committal prayers and Interment will follow graveside in Calvary Cemetery privately. By family request, please omit floral offerings.

Mrs. Rose M. (Castelli) Mozzetti

July 22, 1924 - August 29, 2017