Rosalie Antoinette Abatematteo DeGurski

Rosalie Antoinette (Abatematteo) DeGurski, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2025 at the age of 87. A lifelong Malden resident until moving to assisted living in Burlington last August, Rosalie was a remarkable and loving woman, a devoted wife and mother, a loyal friend, an animal lover, an avid reader, and a deeply spiritual person. Her family, her large circle of friends, and the Catholic church were the focus of her life. She loved to advocate for others, to try to improve the world around her, and to spread love to everyone she met. Her smile could light up a room. She was so very excited to be named as co-chair of the resident committee at her assisted living community. She enjoyed gardening and had hundreds of houseplants over the years that she loved to nurture. She loved to crochet and made dozens of afghans over the years which she gifted to family and friends. She could devour a book within a couple of days, especially enjoying Agatha Christie and other mystery authors. She enjoyed keeping up with current events and always had an opinion about the state of the world, often wondering why everyone couldnt just be kind to and love one another. She is predeceased by her husband and soulmate of 61 years, Edward N. DeGurski; her son, Edward A. DeGurski; her sister, Carol Abatematteo; and her 2 beloved dogs, Annie and Lily. She is survived by her son, Stephen DeGurski and his husband, Michael Begay who she considered as a son, of Albi, France; her daughter-in-law, Mary DeGurski, of Barrington, NH; her cousin, Patricia Stancato who she considered as her daughter, of Wakefield, MA; her grandchildren, Kathleen DeGurski, of Malden, MA and Edward A. DeGurski Jr, of Stoneham, MA; her great-granddaughter, Ella DeGurski of Stoneham, MA; her sister, Joanne Dermody, of Woodstock, GA; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, and friends. Services are being organized and will be announced in Rosalies updated obituary at in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Rosalies memory to the MSPCA or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, two of her favorite charities. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Rosalie, please visit our Tree Store.