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Rosemarie Versace Obituary

Rosemarie Debra Versace

March 7, 1937 - August 9, 2014

Raleigh

Rosemarie Debra Versace, 77, passed away on August 09, 2014.

Rosemarie was born on March 7, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, New York to the late Dominick and Sylvia Sinisi.

Rosemarie was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School, attended Art School, and was a dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio.

She married Joseph John Versace on January 26, 1957. Her family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1976.

Rosemarie enjoyed being a housewife while raising 5 children and spending time with her grandchildren. Later, she worked at IBM, Springmoor Retirement Village, and FHI Laboratory. She loved her cats dearly and her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, reading, and cooking.

Rosemarie was predeceased by her parents Dominick and Sylvia Sinisi, husband Joseph Versace, son Michael Versace, and brother Dean Sinisi.

Rosemarie is survived by her children Kathy Vergili, Linda Versace, Craig Versace, and Matthew Versace; as well as her grandchildren Garrett Vergili, Dominick Vergili, Joey Versace, Alaina Versace, Mia Versace, Sarah Versace, and Ryan Versace; brother Buddy Sinisi, and sister Debra Ruggieri.

A Visitation service will be held at Mitchell Funeral Home at 7209 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on September 11 and 12, 2014 in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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Published by The News & Observer on Aug. 17, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosemarie Versace

4 Entries

Marie LoCastro

September 12, 2014

I clearly remember, as if it were yesterday, the Sundays your Mom & I spent playing at "Grandma Sinisi's".
I can still see the drawings she loved to do, which love of art later manifested into beautifully handcrafted crocheted crib blankets & deftly spun afghans. I always marveled at what seemed like her speed of light, perfect workmanship while raising her kind, loving children.

Your Mom & Dad truly nurtured a marvelous family of which I am so proud to say I am your cousin.

Know that she has been greeted by your father, your beautiful brother Michael, her mother, father, Aunt Grace, Aunt Tanny, Granma & Grandpa Sinisi, Aunt Lucy, Uncle Mitch, Uncle Sammy, Aunt Nettie and Uncle Louie as well as all those of her Mom's family who dearly loved her.

May she forever rest in heavenly peace having completed her work here on Earth.

All my love & peace to you!

Cousin Marie & your 3rd & 4th! cousins, Kristine, Joe, Kayla, Alicia & Tyler.

Ed & Barbara Vitek

August 21, 2014

Dear family members,
We are very sorry to hear of the death of Rosemarie. We were neighbors of Joe & Rosemarie when they lived on N.Hills Dr. here in Raleigh. And, my sister, Rosemarie Sorrentino & brother-in-law, Vinny, were close friends of Joe & Rosemarie for years. My sister is now living at Carillon Assisted Living in Raleigh,in the memory-care unit. We will pray that Joe & Rosemarie are together again, in the care of our Good Lord.

Irene Hollingworth with Whispering Pines

August 14, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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