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Rosemarie McCabe Obituary
Poughkeepsie - Rosemarie (Mimi) McCabe, 91, a lifelong Poughkeepsie resident passed away peacefully on August 8th at home with her family by her side.
Born March 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Vincent D. and Agatha (Liggera) Amodeo.
Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, Mimi will be dearly missed and fondly remembered for her beauty, grace and elegance. An accomplished artist, pianist, singer and ballroom dancer, Mimi instilled a love for the cultural arts in her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed figure skating, speed skating, skiing, travel, art, antiquing and fashion. A graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and the Barbizon School of Modeling (5th Ave., NYC), her early career included Runway Model and Dental Assistant in Manhattan and Poughkeepsie. Mimi enjoyed a lifetime of art, music and fashion. She was a private art instructor, enthusiastic choral member and core advocate for the formation of the McCann Center Ice Rink, Poughkeepsie; and an avid volunteer in The Palm Beaches, FL where she spent many winters. Mimi will forever be adored for her impromptu visits at her children's business establishments to the delight of all.
Rosemarie is predeceased by her husband, Joseph C. McCabe (1981) and her sister Linda Amodeo (2018).
Survivors include her children, Daniel (Susan), Jeffry, Diane and Maria; her grandchildren, Joseph Clinton McCabe, MD (Burlington, MA), William Curtis McCabe (Nashville, TN) and Sarah Catherine McCabe (Los Angeles, CA); her siblings, Mario Amodeo, Richard Amodeo and Maria (McNiff) Kirkland, as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Hudson Valley Hospice and all of Mimi's caregivers for their compassionate care and loving friendship throughout her illness appropriately known as "the long goodbye." Rest in Peace Our Beloved Mimi.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rosemarie's name to the charity of your choice.
Services are private. Funeral arrangements under the care of William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com
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Cindy Dobson
August 7, 2024
Remembering Aunt Rosemarie, we love you Aunt Mimi! I´ll never forget you! You were a sweetheart; kind, talented, and very generous! Such a beautiful person, inside and out! Love you always, Cindy & Chris Dobson
Jeff mccabe
March 14, 2022
Dear Mom.......
Happy Birthday......I wish I could be with YOU !
Love and kisses
Jeff
gary gilman
March 4, 2022
Hi Everyone.....
I ws surfing the NET this AM from Vail, CO. Aunt Rose was SWEET !
She taught me to play the UKELE when i was ^ yrs oldd...I'll miss Aunt Rose...but I carry my love for Aunt Rose in my HEAR%T! Be WEll Jeff and Ria-lee......Gary Gilman.,...CUZ
Peter Judar
December 15, 2021
Condolences to you Maria, Dianne and the whole family. Remember her well. What a great lady!
Cindy, Christopher, and Myla Dobson
August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
Dear RoseMarie will be truly missed. Aunt Mimi, as I had always called her, was a lovely and sweet hearted person. I enjoyed spending time with her. I’ll never forget her beautiful smile and beautiful heart! Love you so much! Our deepest sympathies go out to her children, grandchildren, her friends, and caregivers. She will be missed, but her memories will live on in our hearts! ❤
Karen Anson
August 15, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Catherine McCabe
August 13, 2020
Stacey Morano
August 13, 2020
Mimi, Mama (that’s what I called her) was a beautiful person. Very gentle, pleasant and loving. I looked forward to my days with her. Wednesday were our special day to enjoy a meal together. I have so many memories, videos and pictures I will cherish forever. I love you mama.
John & Rose
August 12, 2020
Jeff & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing, May She Sleep In Heavenly Peace!
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