Mrs. Rosemarie (Baker) Falk

Mrs. Rosemarie P. (Baker) Falk, age 69, went home peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 when she passed away in the privacy of her home with her family by her side. Born in Frankfort, NY on July 17, 1946, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late John and Madeline (Vilardi) Baker. She was raised and educated in Frankfort and as a young woman she helped to raise her siblings. At one time, she was married to Frank Caputo and to that relationship came the blessing of 3 children. She was subsequently joined in a relationship with the late Frank P. Paratore and was blessed with her fourth daughter. In 1990, she married John Falk and shared with him 26 years in a union of reciprocal love and support. For a short period of time, Rosemarie worked in the care and maintenance of Club Tempo, a Rehabilitation Center on Hopper Street. But the majority of her life was spent caring for her family and home. As a matriarch, she was nurturing and always giving of herself. She would listen to a problem and give advice and counsel. She raised her girls with love and was so proud of them. She also adored her grandchildren and formed special bonds when she babysat for them. Holidays were especially meaningful and significant for Rosemarie, and she looked forward to having everyone together. A candid and expressively vocal person, you always knew where you stood with her. Her body language and gestures were so animated that you couldn’t help but laugh and feel good in her company. She was also hip to today’s trends, from music and dancing, to contemporary language and social media jargon, to tattoos! Rosemarie was not one to be “behind the times”, and she was forever young at heart. She enjoyed shopping for her household and her pets, especially “Midnight”. During her spare time, she faithfully followed her favorite ‘soap opera’, “Days of Our Lives” that portrayed true-to-life situations. As a Catholic, Rosemarie relied on Jesus during the good times and bad times of her life. She prayed to the saints and relied on their power of intercession. Rosemarie is survived by her husband, John; her daughters and son-in-law, Theresa Campese, Tina Caputo, Madeline Caputo, and Marie and James Ware; her grandchildren, Chad Albright; Angel Looman, and Brittney Doherty; Gabriella Baker, Michael Santmyer, Nicholas Santmyer, Janessa Linder, Rodney Ware, and Kailani Ware; and several great-grandchildren. She will also be remembered by her sisters, Florence Baker, Diane Baker, and Kathleen Baker; and her brothers, Ricky Baker, Ron Baker, and John Baker. Her extended family includes her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Bernard Falk, and Debbie Falk; and her true friend, Maureen Mayer, who was always there for her, especially in times of need. The family is grateful to Dr. Roger Breslow, the staff of the Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center/Rehab Unit, and those of Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., who helped Rosemarie have a better quality of days during her illness. Visitation will be held Saturday from 3:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Rosemarie’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Sister Betty Giarrusso, CSJ officiating the ceremony. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Rosemarie (Baker) Falk

July 17, 1946 - January 3, 2016