Rose M. Glibbery

SCHENECTADY – Rose M. Glibbery, 92, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family. Born in Jamaica, Queens, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina Tocco Cangelosi.
In 1951, Rose married the love of her life, James E. Glibbery. Together, they created a home full of warmth, faith, and unwavering devotion. They were blessed with four children, whom Rose cherished beyond measure. Her life was deeply centered around her role as a mother-one she embraced with boundless love, patience, and grace. Her children always knew the strength of her support and the depth of her affection.
As the family grew, so did Rose's joy. Her love extended to her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, each of whom held a special place in her heart. Her nurturing spirit, steady encouragement, and unconditional love made her the heart of the family across generations. Rose enjoyed the Holidays, crafts and crocheting.
She also enjoyed cooking her delicious Italian dinners and her famous Italian cookies.
Rose and Jay shared a remarkable bond for 57 years, until his passing in 2008, one enriched not only by family life but by their shared passion for their family
Rose was predeceased by her husband, Jay; her son James 'Jay'; siblings, Mary, Annette, Fay, Tony, Joe, Pat, Josie and Joan.
She is survived by her devoted family; children; Teresa (Fred) Pedinotti, Alan (Diane) Glibbery, Catherine (Pete) Rivera; seven grandchildren, Tito, Gregory, Joseph, Freddy, Arianna Rose, Nicholas and Julia; six great-grandchildren, Abigail Rose, Vincent, Samuel, Evelyn, Nadia and James; many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union Street on Tuesday evening from 4 to 7 pm.
Services will be held on Wednesday morning at 9AM from the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home and then to St Anthony's Church, Seward Place where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM. Interment is scheduled for 12:30PM at Saratoga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rose's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital- http://www.stjude.org