Assunta Materazzo "Susan" Rowley
Assunta Materazzo "Susan" Rowley
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She was born in Amsterdam on December 25, 1930, a twin daughter of the late Luigi and Concetta (Testa) Materazzo. She was a lifelong resident of Amsterdam and attended Amsterdam schools.
Susan was a communicant of the former St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church and currently Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Amsterdam.
Susan was known for her loving Italian cooking, garage sales, a good cup of coffee and always showing up for friends and family. She had an infectious smile that could always light up the room.
She married John J. Rowley on August 27,1950. He passed away on July 13,1993.
Survivors include her two beloved daughters, Mary Lynn DeRose of Amsterdam and Loreen (Alan Pickering) Rowley of Weehawken, NJ. Her cherished grandchildren, Erin (Marissa Drake) DeRose of Boston, MA and Lauren DeRose of Hollywood, CA. Great grandchildren, Gavin Robert Drake DeRose and Ethan Christopher Drake DeRose. A dear sister, Elvira Simeone of Amsterdam, NY. Sister-in-law, Josephine Materazzo. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Susan was predeceased by her siblings, Josephine Petrosino, Ann Materazzo, (Twin Sister) Natalie Biasini and Pat Materazzo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 39 Saint John St., Amsterdam with The Very Rev. O. Robert DeMartinis E.V. as celebrant. Committal will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery Chapel, Main St., Ft. Johnson, NY.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Rose & Hughes Funeral Home, 200 Church St. Amsterdam, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. www.stjude.org. Please visit Susan's tribute at www.roseandhughesfh.com
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Bernie Fiumara Donaldson
January 20, 2026
My sincere condolences to Susie's family and friends.
Michael & Theresa Morini
January 10, 2026
Mary Lynn, Erin and LDR,
Michael and I are so saddened to hear about the loss of your loving mother.
Susie possessed the rare gift of making everyone feel so special and loved whenever you met her. She was so blessed to be surrounded by the 3 of you and your mom/ gramma passed from this world to the next, knowing how much she was adored and loved.
May you find peace in the comfort of others and also peace knowing that she is safely being held in the arms of God.
Michael & Theresa Morini
Myra Santiago
January 10, 2026
You will always & forever be a part of us love you gma
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