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Rosanna Garofalo Obituary
Friends will be received 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., Painesville.
The daughter of Carmelo and Emma (DiCarlo) Garofalo passed away on March 17, 2015 at her sister's home in Painesville Township. Rosanna was a resident of Lombard, Illinois and was a past resident of Boston.
She graduated from Harvey High School, class of 1975 and received her BA in History from John Carroll University in 1979.
Rosanna was a Senior Key Account Coordinator for Broadridge Financial in Chicago for the past six years and a former Account Manager for fifteen years at the Bank of Boston.
She was a dedicated and hard worker and had an excellent business sense and cared greatly for the many people she met through her work. She was a selfless person and had a great love of family and the many friends and truly appreciated their support in her courageous battles over the last several years.
She is survived by her sister, Susanna (Terry) McManus of Painesville Township, brothers, Charles Garofalo of Highland Heights and John (Renee) Garofalo of Sagamore Hills; sister-in-Law, Deborah Garofalo of Perry; nieces and nephews, Hallie, Jennifer (Richard), Darcie (Mark), Erin, Brian, and Jayne. She was great aunt to James and Emma Rose.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmelo and Emma (DiCarlo) Garofalo; and brother, Philip "Jimmy" Garofalo.
Interment will be in Perry Cemetery in Perry.
"When you die, it doesn't mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live."
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Philip James Garofalo Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Perry Township Fire Department, P.O. Box 439, Perry, OH 44081.
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Lori Chamoun
March 11, 2021
Miss your smiling face and cheerful chats! Love Ya Rosie!
Lori Chamoun
Dave Torre
March 11, 2019
Roseanne, your friends and family miss you, so much. Life is on going. Well all be together again, someday. Please stay close to your family as they miss you the most. As kids, I always thought you were so kind and sweet. Dance on, sweet lady.
Your childhood friend, Dave Torre
July 3, 2015
I learned just today of her passing. My deepest sympathy and condolences. She was a special person.
Tom J
Robert Seiser, Acura Pharmaceuticals
March 25, 2015
If there was a recipe for life, Rosanna would be one of its ingredients. I didn't have to be labeled a key account for Rosanna to make my day. I truly believe Rosanna invented c.a.r.i.n.g in business relationships. You touched our business and you touched my heart. My condolences to the Garofalo family. God bless Rosanna.
March 20, 2015
Condolences to the Garofalo family. We are sorry for your loss.
The Manning Family
Pat and Joe Arcadi
March 20, 2015
To the Garofalo family, we send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Rosanna. She was extremely special to so many people and she truly left a beautiful legacy.
March 20, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your neighbors the Bertone family.
March 20, 2015
" WE ARE NEVER PREPARED FOR THIS KIND OF LOSS, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AND PEACE IN (91:15).
Sharon Martin
March 20, 2015
John
You and your family have our sympathy and prayers on the loss of your sister Rosanna.
Sharon Martin
March 19, 2015
Dearest Rosanna, I will always remember the schemes that you and Judy and sometimes me did growing up. Thanks for my childhood memories. May Gid bless and keep you safe always. My prayers to your family.
Camille Rosso Keys
Kevin Coates
March 19, 2015
"Coach" Garofalo, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Kevin Coates / Wrestling Official
March 19, 2015
"Coach" Garofolo, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Kevin Coates / Wrestling Official
Betsy Dooley
March 19, 2015
Rosanna, It's so hard to believe you have left us. There are so many wonderful memories I will always have of your smiles and laughter. You will be missed by so many. You will always be in our thoughts when our little group of "train" friends get together for breakfast or dinners. You will be with us in our hearts. I'm sure you are in heaven now smiling down at us. Put in a good word for the rest of us. You know we need it.
Sue and all of the Garofalo family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 19, 2015
We will never forget you Rosie. We will always have a special place in our hearts for you.
God bless you and hold you close.
Love, Susan from Boston
Rosemary Allen
March 19, 2015
Although we can not be with you today know that we are there in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rosanna will be greatly missed by many. She was my friend, my sister...All our love, Rosemary Argento Allen and the whole Argento Family.
March 19, 2015
Rest peacfully, sweet Rose, I will miss your smiling face. You are a beautiful, loving person who touched the hearts of many. My heart goes out to the Garafalo family. May God watch over you all. Until we meet again...your Boston friend Lori xoxox
March 19, 2015
I will miss my friend Rosanna. May GOD be with her family at this time. Sue my prayers are with you and the family. Pat & Christine
Collins
Linda Adams
March 18, 2015
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. I will miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person.
Barbara Sutch
March 18, 2015
Dear Sue and family,
My deepest sympathy for your tragic loss.
Hope Grant
March 18, 2015
Roseanne will be missed by many! I met her several times but knew her best through my sister. She was a loving and kind person! May God bless her and her family during this sorrowful time.
March 18, 2015
Dear Rosanna's family: I am so sorry for the loss of your sister Rosanna, she was a wonderful, kind and sharing person. She will be missed by everyone, but now she is up in heaven looking down on all of you. Peace and love to you all. Jeannie Plonka
March 18, 2015
To the family of Rosanna,
My heartfelt condolences at this time. I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Rosanna.
I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am just at a loss for words.
May God's peace and comfort be with each of you at this very sad time.
I love you all,
Anna DiCarlo-Chesnut
Tallahassee, FL
Eileen Bleidorn
March 18, 2015
Rosanna may you rest in peace now, all the pain is gone. I know you are smiling down at us all and telling us everything is ok now. I really don't think you knew how many lives you touched and how you were really loved. I'm going to miss your Saturday morning visits and especially our Estates Sales Bargains not to mention your laugher!
I will remember you always girlfriend.
My condolences to your family and if I can do anything in Lombard please please call.
Beth/Keith Davis
March 18, 2015
Chuck and Family, as you grieve know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time on the loss of your loved one.
Dave Torre
March 18, 2015
Having grown up with you was a real priveledg, Rose. I'll always remember your sweet voice and warm smile. Rest in peace, sweet lady. You will be missed by everyone.
Debbie, Mike, Jay & Ben Rosen
March 18, 2015
Rosanna and I grew up together in our careers - first as business relations and then as good friends. While in Boston, she was a welcomed guest at our extended family Thanksgiving dinner every year. Our children grew up knowing her as "Auntie Rosanna" believing for many years that she was a member of our family. She remembered every birthday and milestone - always sending a card or calling. She was a compassionate, thoughtful, smart and strong person who lived her life with enthusiasm and an energy that rippled to all of those who were lucky to be her friends and family. Our deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Rosanna.
Margy Ryan
March 17, 2015
Dear Sue, Chuck, John & Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. I didn't know Rose well but I have heard so many good things about her. May she rest now in God's peace. My thought and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
March 17, 2015
I met Rosanna once when she came to see my parents, Assunta and Giuseppe Carrozzo in Philadelphia. I never forgot her. She was a beautiful person, so kind and loving. My heart is aching for your loss and I'm praying for God's love and comfort for all the family. May she rest in peace.
Angela Shahied
theresa freeland
March 17, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Rosanna will be missed by many. RIP
Bob Kilpatrick
March 17, 2015
I thought you were a great person Rosanna. I loved seeing throughout the years and will miss you at our reunions.
Bobbie McArthur
March 17, 2015
May God give your family comfort during this time.
Becky Dzingeleski
March 17, 2015
My sincere condolences and love to you all as you say goodbye to Rose. So very sorry for your loss, heaven will welcome her as Jimmy, Emma & Carmelo meet her there.
Colleen Duran
March 17, 2015
Rosanna is one of my best friends, and was such an important part of my life and the lives of my kids. I will greatly miss all of our frequent telephone conversations. What a great person. Words can never express what Rosanna meant to so many of us. Love, Colleen
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