Mrs. Rose M. (Marchio) Reesh

Mrs. Rose M. (Marchio) Reesh, age 87, passed away into the hands of the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Masonic Care Community of NY with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on January 8, 1927, Rose was the daughter of the late Santo and Maria (Muto) Marchio. She attended Mary Street Elementary School and graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. Many years later, she enrolled at MVCC where she majored in Business. On October 29, 1944, at the young age of 17, she wed Joseph A. Reesh. Rose and Joseph bonded and grew together during their 37 years. Rose held many fond memories of her husband’s adoration and dedication to her until his passing in August of 1982. Rose was employed by the Catholic Charities Street Time Program whose mission was to rehabilitate people back into their community. This work was most gratifying to Rose because at the center of her being was the desire to assist others. She was blessed with a wonderful heritage, high moral standards, and humility. A fair and honest woman, she spoke plainly and frankly, and her point of view was respected. These attributes added to her admirable leadership skills, and she was a mentor and spokesperson for many people in need. Rose honored her responsibilities to her parents, her marriage, her children, and her generations that followed. As a mother to 6 daughters, she was fair-minded and provided a strong foundation and unconditional love. When her children were young she was a member of the Roosevelt School PTA. As the years passed, her grandchildren broadened her sense of love, and she was proud of each of their accomplishments. Special family functions were often celebrated, and Rose made an ordinary day pleasant and special. Picnics and gatherings were always a precious part of her family life. Holidays were held with enthusiasm, including Rose’s homemade Italian and Arabic foods imbued with flavor. Later in life Rose served on the Resident Council at the Masonic Care Community as a trustee and on the activities programs committee. For recreation, she enjoyed the card game “Pitch” as well as various other competitive activities at the Masonic Care Community of NY. From the time she was a young girl she was in communion with her religious beliefs and carried them through her entire life. She prayed the Rosary at least 4 times each day, offering her prayers for many, many people. She was a communicant of St. Basil Greek Melkite Catholic Church and she was a member of the St. Theresa Society. Rose is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Fred Kopyt of Waterville, Virginia and Michael P. Lynch of New Hartford, Deborah and John Foxenberg, JoAnne Reesh Godkin, and Marcia Reesh, all of Utica. Always close to Rose’s heart was the memory of her daughter, Georgia C. Lindfield, who passed away on December 19, 1997. She also leaves her son-in-law, Carmen Lindfield; her grandchildren, Frank and Kathleen Kopyt, Kelly and Louis Caputo; Dr. Kimberly and Paul Chefloska, Robin and Mark Goldberg, Dana and Fred “F.J.” Wadnola, Carmen Jr. and Jennifer Lindfield; Michael and Rochelle Lynch, Dr. David and Kathlea Lynch, Joseph Lynch, and Melanie Lynch; Amanda Godkin, and Daniel Godkin; Bernard and Chu Moore, and Brad Moore. Rose held close to her heart the memory of her grandson, David Francis Godkin, Jr. who passed away on October 7, 2007. In addition, she leaves her 22 great-grandchildren; the blessings of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Rose also enjoyed many wonderful and faithful friends throughout her life, especially Jean Robertson with whom she kept in contact. She was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Sarah and Louis Alam, Congetta “Connie” and Nicholas Schepisi, Frank and Catherine “Kay” Marchio, Carmella and Jay Rocco, Antoinette and Peter Sacco, Margaret and Louis DiAndrea, and Jean and Ted Kondzielawa; and her in-laws, Josephine and Jerry Saccal, Sarah A. and Frank Barbero, George Reesh, and Edward Reesh. The family extends sincere appreciation to the nurses, staff and friends she made at the Westchester Household of the Masonic Care Community of NY. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Rose’s funeral service which will commence on Saturday (today) at 12:00 noon at Saint Basil Greek Melkite Catholic Church where her Divine Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be celebrated by Rev. Saba Shofany. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. 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.

Mrs. Rose M. (Marchio) Reesh

January 8, 1927 - November 28, 2014