Rosemary (Longo) Chambrone

Mrs. Rosemary (Longo) Chambrone, of Deerfield, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica, Rosemary was the daughter of the late James F. and Sarah (Peters) Longo. Raised and educated in Utica, she graduated from T. R. Proctor High School. On June 11, 1947 she married Carmen S. “Sam” Chambrone, who passed away on July 29, 2001. The couple enjoyed a 54 year union characterized by compatibility and togetherness. They derived special happiness from the cruises, travels, and pleasure trips which they shared. During her working years, Rosemary pursued her vocation as a secretary at Chicago Pneumatic Co., where she dedicated 39 years of service. Blessed with a benevolent nature, she cared for her home and family and was a loving caregiver for her husband. She was especially devoted to her nieces and nephews. During her leisure time, she enjoyed playing the organ. She was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church. Always close to her heart was the memory of her daughter who passed away in infancy. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Carl Grande of Jamesville, NY; her brother, James Longo, Jr. of Utica; and her sister-in-law, Gloria Cacozza of Utica, her nieces and nephews, Lorraine Grande, Kathleen Marshall, James and Jean Grande, Carla Grande, Mark and Amy Cacozza, Albert, Jr. and Ann Cacozza, Joanne and George Amendolare, and Jeanette Chambrone; her many great-nieces, and great-nephews, including Joseph Bilodeau, Shannon Grande, Michelle and Scott Gorden, and Dana and Peter DiCesare. She also leaves her devoted neighbors of 47 years, Jim and Carrie Lindsay; and her dear friend, Sam Fanelli. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph L. Longo; her in-laws, Joseph and Marie Chambrone, Anna and Onofrio “Fred” Puleo, and Albert F. Cacozza, Sr. The family extends gratitude to the staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Dialysis Unit for their excellent attention and concern, and to Dr. Emile Wassel for his many years of compassionate care. Visitation will be held Wednesday (today) from 3:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Rosemary’s honor to the Faxton-St. Luke’s Dialysis Unit, or St. Peter’s Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Rosemary’s funeral service will commence on Thursday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. Peter’s Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.