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Rosalia Tempin Obituary
Rosalia was born in Ucria, Sicily on August 14th, 1951, daughter of Antonina and Vincenzo Costa.
She moved to the United States in 1966 with her family. She married the love of her life Brian Tempin on October 9th, 1971. She retired from her career at Chase Bank in 2020 and moved to Fort Myers, FL from their home in Rockford, IL. She loved reading, shopping and was an excellent cook. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Rosalia will be dearly missed.
Surviving relatives include her loving husband of 50 years, Brian Tempin; Father Vincenzo Costa;
Children Robert (Jasmine Morales) Tempin, Daniel (Sarah) Tempin, and Jason (Ashley) Tempin;
Grandchildren Ashley (Dayton) Lyman, Breanne, Ian, Wesley, Annabelle, Theodore, Lincoln and Charlotte;
Siblings Carmelina (Jim) Truninger, Sebastiano Costa, Silvana (Scott) Hilger and Saro (Robin) Costa; Sister in-law Maria (Tom) Donzelli, Sister in-law Katy (Randy) Woods and Brother in-law Alan (Susan) Tempin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Rosalia is predeceased by her mother Antonina Costa; Mother in-law Anne Tempin, Father in-law Albert (Dolores) Tempin, Sister in-law Faye Tempin.
A memorial services will be held at a future date. In Lieu of Flowers and Cards please make a donation in Rosalia's name to the Glioblastoma Foundation at www.gbmfoundation.com.
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Robert Tempin
November 19, 2024
Rosalia was my mother. She worked her butt off, at various jobs to give me and my two brothers a good life. She never broke the law and was a generous person. I love you mom! You're dearly missed
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Tom and Christy Hanlin and family
May 18, 2022
Rosalia was a beautiful,kind soul and she always made us feel like part of the family. She will be truly missed and we will have the entire family in our prayers.
Antonino and Debra Tarara
May 17, 2022
Our Sincere Sympathy to you all. Our Prayers for Your loss for you All. May you find comfort in your Precious Memories you hold Dear in your Hearts.
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