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1934
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2025
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Rosemarie LoTempio Obituary
Hon. Rosemarie
(nee Dougherty)
Sep 28, 1934 - Oct 7, 2025
Of Buffalo, NY; age 91. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. LoTempio. Devoted mother of Linda E. (Thomas "Scotty") Scott, Mary F. (Paul) Hojnacki, JoMarie Giardina and the late Eugene "Butch" (Jay) and Robert W. (Lynda) LoTempio. Loving daughter of the late Edna Dougherty. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Angela), Anthony (Christine), Mario (Jennifer), Rosemarie (Joseph), Angelo, Heidi (Kyle), Matthew, Rachel (Scott), Natalie (Vince), Lauren (Alex), Samantha (Mac), Nicole (Eric), Alexis and the late Robert (Stephanie). Adored great-grandmother of 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Gordon (Annette) Hinckley, Diana Hinckley, Judith (Larry) Coker, Rebecca (late Thomas) Callea and the late Barbara (late Anthony) Bondanella and Ronald (Rosemary) Hinckley. Also survived by many brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family will be present Friday, October 10th from 3-8 p.m. at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 500 Parker Ave. (at Parkside Ave.), Buffalo. Please assemble at church. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Rosemarie LoTempio
Peg Overdorf
October 12, 2025
Rose was one great lady who helped the Old First Ward and Valley communities while she was a councilman at large. She is responsible for funding the present day Old First Ward Community Center located on Republic Street. She also funded a passenger bus for the Valley Community Center among many other things. When others gave us no attention Roses was there for us. We wanted to honor her as Grand Marshal but she declined as she did not wanting us to make a fuss! She deserved so much more. I believe she had roots from OConnell Ave in the Old First Ward. Is that correct? RIP Rose. You have left a lasting legacy in our community!
Fr. Paul D. Seil
October 11, 2025
I have fond memories of Rosemarie as a member of the Common Council and political leader. May she Rest In Peace.
Paul Seil
Lynn Howard Davis
October 11, 2025
Always kind and beautiful. May she rest in peace and Roseann and Tony always have her in their hearts. Memories of Springbrook. my sincere sympathy
Vanessa
October 10, 2025
I remember Rose when she first got into politics, I helped campaign for her, I had so much respect for her. She was tough, honest and loyal, she absolutely loved her family, she helped a friend of mine get a job at the border, she was always there to help . Her one son i forgot his name helped me design my business cards for my very first business in my 20's Rose said let my son design your business cards because he's the best designer and you will be successful, and I was. Thank you Rose, rest easy
Joe Holcomb
October 10, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. God Bless.
The Holcomb Family
Bob
October 10, 2025
God bless Judge Rose's soul. She was a wonderful Judge and mother,great grandmother. I knew her from work. She is home. Amen!
DMM
October 10, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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