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Rose McCormack Obituary
Sister Rose McCormack died suddenly on November 17th, 2015 at St. Vincent's Hospital. She was the third of ten children born to James and Catherine (Farelly) McCormack. Sister Rose graduated from Ballycomoyle National School in Ireland and then journeyed to America in 1957. Settling in Bronx, New York, Sister Rose was employed for several years by the New York Telephone Company. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth on January 7, 1962. Sister Rose's first assignments took her to St. Christopher Children's Home, Sea Cliff, NY and Little Flower Institute, Wading River, NY where she ministered to foster children. In 1967, Sister Rose studied cooking and for the next 40 years prepared delicious meals for her sisters in convents in Worcester, Massachusetts, Brooklyn, New York and Monroe, Connecticut. Sister was known for her delicious babki and Portuguese bread: both always in demand at the yearly Lawn Festival held on the grounds of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent at Monroe, CT. Sister retired from the kitchen in 2007 and became the receptionist at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent. Sister is survived by her brother Michael McCormack, her sisters Mary Gagen, Kathleen Doran, Margaret Geoghegan, Bridget Noonan and Patricia Williams; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 9am at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent, Monroe, CT. Interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will take place Friday from 2-5pm at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent. Online condolences may be made at www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rose McCormack
Martha Battle
November 22, 2015
Dearest Aunty Rose,we will cherish all the memories of your visits to Ireland,Your smiling face and words of wisdom will be forever with us. Rest in peace love always Martha,Jimmy,Joey,Katie,Tish and families
November 22, 2015
Forever in our hearts dearest Sr. Rose. Love always. From your sisters Margaret, Breda, Patricia and your brother Jim.
Breda Noonan
November 22, 2015
To our beloved sister Rose you will be sadly missed,love always from your sisters Margaret,Breda,Pat and brother Jim
November 21, 2015
Wonderful gift to the world - blessed are those touched by her life, as was I.
November 21, 2015
RIP SISTER ROSE all our prayers for a happy repose
Kathleen & Johm Doran
November 20, 2015
The sweetest and most humble person I know, she is definitely in the company of Saints.
Laura Szatny
Armida Budd
November 20, 2015
My very special friend, Sister Rose.
It was a privilege to love her. When I volunteered at the convent she always greeted me with her beautiful smile and walked me to the door upon my departure, wishing me well and reminding me that she and God loved me.
Sister Rose you will always be with me. You were truly the sunshine in my life. Your Irish eyes were always smiling. Rest in peace, dear one.
My deepest condolences to all the Sisters and to Sister Rose's family.
November 20, 2015
I met wonderful Sister Rose by buying her wonderful babki (Polish Sweet Bread). We looked forward to the annual Lawn Festival over the years. She was a lovely, kind and gentle person. She served her God, her sisters and the community. She will be remembered for her bright smile and gentle ways.
Joan Lisy, Trumbull, CT
November 20, 2015
REST IN PEACE AUNTIE ROSE YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED SLEEP TIGHT YOUR NEPHEW MICHAEL & NYREE DORAN & FAMILY
November 20, 2015
Rosie and I entered the community on the same day many, many years ago. I still remember her beautiful Irish smile and laugh. I will always remember it when I think of her. You will be missed! Dan & Martha (Targos) McNulty
Sarah Adams
November 19, 2015
Rest in Peace Aunt Rose...you will be sadly missed...love always your niece Sarah & Family
Susan McCormack
November 19, 2015
Dearest auntie Rose you will always be remembered, missed and loved, rest in peace with your family in heaven. Your niece Susan and family xxx
Kathleen Petrera
November 19, 2015
Mary, Siobhan , Dee Dee and all the Gagen family, I am so sorry to hear the news of Rose.. I met her at your house a few times at parties... She had the most beautiful smile and was full of Irish laughter. I enjoyed our conversations! Thinking of you all and sending our love. Kathy , Pasquale and the boys. I will let my Mom know
Deirdre Angelastro
November 19, 2015
Rosie, you will dearly missed by your nieces and nephews... And grand ones.. Such a gentle and beautiful soul.. We know you are safe and at peace in the hands of your eternal father.. We love you.
Patricia Konecny
November 19, 2015
I met Sister Rose at the convent where I volunteered, she was such a special friend to me. Always loving and kind. I will miss her sweet smile, may she rest in peace
The Staff of Spadaccino Funeral Home
November 19, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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