Rosalie Ann Talerico, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023. Rosalie was born Feb. 22, 1938, to the late Joseph Derrick and Marjorie (Cowan).
On Sept. 12, 1959, Rosalie married John Talerico, who survives. Rosalie is survived by her husband, John; three sons, Vincent J. (Shelly) Talerico of La Porte, Timothy J. (Linda) Talerico of La Porte and Mark A. (Nancy) Talerico of La Porte; grandchildren, Connor (Kandice) Talerico and Austin Talerico; and great-grandchildren, Jackson and Amelia.
Rosalie was a homemaker and member of Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 201 Bach Street, La Porte, Indiana. Reverend Ian Williams will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church prior to the Mass.
Arrangements have been entrusted to, Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish, 201 Bach Street, La Porte, Indiana, 46350, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org.
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Rosalie's life or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit essling funeralhome.com.
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Cindy Rates
March 28, 2023
So sorry to hear this. Such a beautiful person and always smiling. May she fly high and be free of any pain or problems. Sending prayers to the family. Cindy RN
Rebecca Henning
March 28, 2023
Wonderful lady, great Wife and Mom. God speed Rosie
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