Rosemary A. "Ro" (Yacco) Bouck

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Rosemary A. “Ro” (Yacco) Bouck, age 71, went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023. At the time of her passing, she was in the hearts of those she loved most. Ro’s life began on January 10, 1952, the daughter of Dominick and Antoinette (Delia) Yacco. She attended Wetmore Elementary and T. R. Proctor High School. She was interested in the career of nursing and attended Manpower to become a CNA. On June 2, 1973, she wed James “Jim” Bouck. The two of them shared a unique and strong love, founded on friendship and happiness. She often called him her best friend and said that she wouldn’t trade him for the world. Over the 50 plus years they spent together, their love only grew as decades passed. She retained employment with the Masonic Care Community of NY in three different capacities, first as a CNA, then as ward clerk, and then maintenance administrative assistant. People admired her genuine concern for the patients she cared for, and her work ethic – she stayed until the job was finished! She was old school, and everyone knew her for those qualities which she passed on to her granddaughter, Dani. She concluded her tenure in healthcare after 46 years of service. After her retirement, she found joy as a cook for the Frankfort/Schuyler Central High School where she truly enjoyed the young people. Ro poured her whole self into being a mother and grandmother. She was hospitable and loved to please people. So many people looked to her as a mother figure, which was something she cherished. When her grandchildren arrived, she was so proud to be called “Mama” by them for many years, until three years ago she was renamed “G.G.” Her two granddaughters held a special place in her heart. She never missed their sporting events, school activities, special dances, or big moments in their lives; she made it a point to always be present. In 2014, the girls entered travel sports, and Ro and “Dada Jim” hit the road with them, going to every game. It was their way of showing their love and support. Later, two great-grandchildren entered her life, and she always felt better when she was around them. She called them sunshine for her soul and medicine for her mind. Ro was always adventurerous, often taking road trips to West Virginia and Virginia where her granddaughters currently reside. She was admired by all as a gentle, caring, and very entertaining person. She made events lively and unforgettable, and never failed to make friends. Most especially, she loved the friendships she forged at the Ilion Elks #1444 and Kayuta Lake Campground. She often participated in bowling leagues, and was firmly committed on Wednesday nights. She also possessed great skill as a baker and passed those skills on. First she would be in the kitchen with her daughter by her side, followed by her granddaughter, “Mandy Girl.” Being family oriented, Ro never left anyone out. She loved gatherings with her Delia side of the family. She loved card games, especially penny poker which she played with her aunts and uncles, whether it be at someone’s home, or up at the camp at Sylvan Beach. Ro was also known as a “coffee guzzler” and her coffee pot was always on. Ro was raised Catholic and found people in her life from her relationship with the Lord. Rosemary is survived by her loving husband, “Boucky”; her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa M. and Greg Impink; her beautiful granddaughters and their husbands, Amanda and Nick Spina, and Danielle and Joey Martino; her adored great-grandchildren, Anna Grace, and Asa John; and the anticipated arrival of her third great-grandchild. She will be remembered by her brother and sister-in-law, Dominick and Theresa Yacco; and will be reunited with her siblings and their spouses who had gone before her, Carmella R. (Yacco) Ramsey Chowaniec and her first husband Robert J. Ramsey, Sr. and her second husband John Chowaniec; and Patrick M. “Patsy” Yacco, Sr.; leaving behind her sister-in-law, Suzanne “Sue” Yacco; her aunt, Nancy Delia; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and in-laws, Russ Bouck and his late wife Diane, and Nancy Bouck and her late husband Hugh. In addition, Ro and her family were blessed with the friendship of Howie and Carol Crandall who were their best friends and a treasure to the entire family. The family wishes to thank NP Sally O’Callahan, an outstanding healthcare provider; Dr. Fred Talarico, NP Pat Rosati, and Taylor Unser; MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where all the nurses were so compassionate, especially RN Anita; and Dr. Dayal Raja, who managed Ro’s illness well and developed a sweet relationship with her. The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 10:00-11:15 a.m. at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church, 422 Tilden Ave., Utica. Rosemary's Memorial Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will follow on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the church. In lieu of floral offerings, memorial contributions in Ro's honor may be made to the American Heart Association online at www.heart.org/donate or the American Kidney Fund online at www.kidneyfund.org/donate; envelopes will also be available at the service.

Rosemary A. "Ro" (Yacco) Bouck

January 10, 1952 - March 12, 2023