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Rosemary Colavito Obituary
Newburgh - Rosemary Peraglia Colavito of Newburgh, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 23rd, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren, who filled her ears and heart with warm memories, laughter, and radiating love. She was born in the Bronx, pursued fashion and the arts, loved her work in the school district, shaped her family, and spoiled her grandchildren.
Rosemary was an artist. A strong, elegant woman, a witty dinner-party seatmate, an intuitive soul. Someone who taught her girls that they could do anything, and taught her boys the same. Someone who passed on her father's core belief that when banded together, family can withstand anything. Rosemary, Mommy, Mama Ro, Roro. Anyone who knows her can picture her sheepish grin, hiding her smirked lips behind the palm of her hand, as she murmured a silly quip, an inside joke for you and her to share. Rosemary was the embodiment of home.
Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, her Sammy; their children, Marie'Anne, Linda'Lee, Billy, and Laura; their children-in-law, Rob, David, Gina, and Jay; their grandchildren, Lena and her wife Julie, Dante and his wife Esta, Lara, Ryan and his wife Maggie, Victoria, Trey, Zarah, Joseph, Sam, and Will; their great-grandchild, Cami; her brother, Pat Peraglia; and her sisters, Linda'Lee Bietighofer and Carol Leverone.
In heaven, she is joining her parents, Dominick and Lena Peraglia; her brother, Joseph and sister-in-law Marie Peraglia; and brother-in-laws Bob Bietighofer and Steve Leverone.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday March 1st at Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc. 239 Quassaick Avenue (Rte94) New Windsor, NY; Due to COVID there is occupancy limitation which may cause a wait time, please be respectful of your time visiting. A facial covering must be worn in the funeral home at all times, and social distancing must be practiced.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday March 2nd at Sacred Heart Church Newburgh. Internment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. For those who wish Rosemary requested flowers in shades of purple and white.
Whatever your little heart desires, que será, será, Rosemary.
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Sue conklin
February 19, 2022
Laura and family, you are continually in my prayers and I am thinking of you today on the occasion of your Beautiful Mother celebrating her First Anniversary in Gods House together with your Dad and smiling down upon you all as she wants you to know she and he are always watching after you all xxxx love and prayers eternally sue conklin
Christine Cirillo
March 4, 2021
Aunt Rosemary I picked out the white and purple flowers days before I knew that's what you liked.
My heart spoke to me and I'm
so glad listened.
I will always Love
You.
Christine
Sue conklin
March 4, 2021
❤ A Beautiful Heart! so many wonderful Memories walking up to your front door and feeling like family. I have not walked memory lane in seems like forever But in your sadness I too have shed a tear But always end in a smile because momma C was a Good memory. Laura Thank You for sharing her with me in my most amazing teenage memories ❤ God Bless you all and Big hug from my heart to yours. RIP Beautiful Lady RIP. Love to All. Sue conklin
Janice Acunzo
March 3, 2021
Aunt Rosemary,
I have fond memories of you as child, teenager, adult, that we shared, from Noble Avenue in the Bronx to your 80th Birthday celebration upstate.
Among my favorites memories, was your wedding. You looked like a Princess in a fairy tail.
Sunday dinners with you, uncle Sammy, your children at
Naun Naun’s and how our families would come downstairs to spend time during your visit.
How your beautiful gold charm bracelet was your signature accessory to me.
I’ll remember your voice, warmth, laughter, different hairstyles, and sweet smile.
You will always be Lved,
Aunt Rosemary
Yesterday
Today
Tomorrow
4Ever and a day Janice
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Janice Acunzo
March 3, 2021
JMJ
Aunt Rosemary,
I have fond memories of you as child, teenager, adult, that we shared, from Noble Avenue in the Bronx to your 80th Birthday celebration upstate.
Among my favorites memories, was your wedding. You looked like a Princess in a fairy tail.
Sunday dinners with you, uncle Sammy, your children at
Naun Naun’s and how our families would come downstairs to spend time during your visit.
How your beautiful gold charm bracelet was your signature accessory to me.
I’ll remember your voice, warmth, laughter, different hairstyles, and sweet smile.
You will always be Lved
Aunt Rosemary,
Yesterday
Today
Tomorrow
4Ever and a day
Janice
Christine Cirillo
March 1, 2021
She was a wonderful person, Aunt, mother, sister, etc.
Carol Gorey
March 1, 2021
She was one awesome lady who was always there for her family. She always made people feel comfortable being around her even while working in her daughters store in Montgomery NY. She made you feel welcome in her home along with her husband Sam. You are an ANGEL .
GODBLESS
CAROL PUCCI
February 26, 2021
Rosemary was a wonderful lady. She will surely be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. My prayers and thoughts are with her entire family.
Cheryl Rudolph
February 26, 2021
So sorry to hear of Rosemary’s passing. We always had good laughs and fun times when she worked at Spring Valley High School. My best to all of you. May her memories sustain you always.
Cheryl Rudolph
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