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1928

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2014

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Ambler, Pennsylvania

Rosemary Romasco Obituary

Rosemary Romasco, 85, of Lafayette Hill, died on February 11, 2014 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Joseph D. Romasco for over 53 years. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 31, 1928 to the late Thomas J. and Kathleen M. (Clark) Campbell. Rosemary was a graduate of St. Athanasius Elementary School, Little Flower High School, Chestnut Hill College with a BA in Sociology, and Loyola University with a MA in Pastoral Studies. She was employed as a Supervisor for Philadelphia Social Services. She also was a real estate agent while living in Norcross, GA. She and her husband resided in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, Scottsdale, Arizona, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Norcross, Georgia, before returning to Pennsylvania in 2012 and settling in Lafayette Hill. She was a devoted Catholic and was formerly a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Maple Glen and All Saints Church in Dunwoody, GA; she was very active within her church. She volunteered in numerous capacities including RCIA, Interfaith Outreach Group where she was founder and helped establish apartments for families in need, Habitat for Humanity, St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and the Atlanta High Museum of Art where she was a docent volunteer. She also helped sponsor refugees from Bosnia. Rosemary also enjoyed traveling the world with her husband Joe. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 children Cara Peter and husband Robert of North Wales, Joseph Romasco, Jr. and wife Dr. Jill Melsha Romasco of Havertown, 2 grandchildren Kathleen Peter and Luca Romasco, a brother Thomas J. Campbell and wife Tess of Huntingdon Valley, a sister Kathleen Zeaser and husband Edward of McCormick, SC, 12 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to Little Flower High School, 1000 W. Lycoming St., Phila., PA 19140, Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave., Phila, PA 19118, or Habitat for Humanity, 270 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1300, Atlanta, GA 30303. Condolences may be made at www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com.

Published by Montgomery Newspapers from Feb. 16 to Feb. 23, 2014.
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I have very fond memories of Rosemary and Joe. We were friends at All Saints Parish in Atlanta for some years. Rosemary and I attended Loyola program together as well as other activities associated with All Saints. My prayers and thoughts will be with her family on this day.

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March 5, 2016

My sincerest condolences to Joe and his family. Rosemary was a lovely person and a dear friend. We spent many hours in activities related to All Saints Church ministries in Atlanta. Rosemary was tireless in her devotion to helping those in need. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the coming weeks and months ahead.

Thelma Donahue

February 15, 2014

Dania Sestan

February 15, 2014

Amira Sestan

February 15, 2014

Dzevad Sestan

February 15, 2014

Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
We will miss Rosemary and great experiences we have shared with her as a refugee family from Bosnia. Her kind, optimistic and generous spirit was always an inspiration to us. We appreciate her kind ways to spread love and touch lives.
With deepest sympathies,
Dzevad, Amira and Dania

Dzevad Sestan

February 15, 2014

KAY ZEASER & FAMILY,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR SISTER WILL BE REMEMBERED IN OUR PRAYERS. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
CARMEN & NORMA D'ANGELO
OCEAN CITY,NJ

February 15, 2014

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Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church

1325 Upper State Rd, North Wales, PA

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Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church

1325 Upper State Rd, North Wales, PA

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