Rose J. (DeMarte) Milograno

Mrs. Rose J. (DeMarte) Milograno, age 86, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the St. Joseph Nursing Home. Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 29, 1921, Rose was the daughter of the late Patsy and Mary (Palermo) DeMarte. Raised and educated in Brooklyn, she was a graduate of Bay Ridge High School and the Drake Business College in New York City. On June 17, 1945 she was united in marriage to Carmen J. Milograno who passed away on July 21, 1999. Rose and Carmen shared a 54 year union characterized by their commitment and dedication to one another. Rose held a variety of positions during her working life. She was employed at Brooklyn Metal Lithographers for seven years until her marriage. She left Brooklyn in 1958 and relocated to Central New York where she worked as a claims clerk at the New York State Unemployment Office. She later served as a corporate secretarial officer and office manager for C. J. Milograno Contractors until her retirement in 1995. At one time she was active with the boosters of Notre Dame High School. Rose was blessed with a kind, warm-hearted nature, and was welcoming and generous in many ways. She was a devoted wife and actively involved and dedicated to her children and grandchildren. A gracious and genial host, she always provided a good meal to any friends and family at a moment’s notice. During her spare time, she took pleasure in gardening and enjoyed summers in the Catskill Mountains at the family compound. A very spiritual woman, she was faithful to her Catholic religious beliefs. Rose is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Maryanne E. Milograno of Utica, who lovingly cared for and shared a home with her mom, and Nina Rose and John S. Mucha of Queensbury, NY; her very devoted son and daughter-in-law, Paul A. and Anne Milograno of Marcy; and her grandchildren, Thomas and Kara Mucha of Brooklyn, Peter Mucha of Arlington, VA, David Mucha of Queensbury, NY, and Katherine Milograno, Sarah Milograno, and Matthew Milograno, all of Marcy. Also surviving is her sister, Anne Shattenkirk of CT; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, many cousins, especially acknowledging Sylvia Barrilari of Pompano Beach, FL, and Violet Palermo Mandracchia of Long Island; and her in-laws, Dolores and Al DeGeronimo of FL, Raymond and Theodora Milograno of FL, and Anthony and Helen Milograno of Clinton. She was predeceased by her brother, Ralph DeMarte, who passed away in 1970. In keeping with Rose’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:30 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Rose J. (DeMarte) Milograno

July 29, 1921 - October 30, 2007