1929 - 2025

Pauline Cianfrocco, 96, of Rome, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital. She spent her final moments comforted with the love of her daughter Paula, grandchildren Joseph Rosato Jr, and Annemarie Rosato by her side. Pauline was born in Rome, N.Y., on January 7, 1929, daughter of the late Angelo and Anatolia Rossi Vinci. She spent her younger years working in her family's restaurant, (Vinci's), while also helping to raise her younger brothers and sisters. On May 14, 1949, she married Thomas Cianfrocco Sr., and together they started a family of their own. He passed away in 2007. Her daughter Paula blessed them with two grandchildren, and they went on to bless them with three great-grandchildren, Gianamarie Kleber, Joey and Jaden Rosato.
Pauline lived life to the fullest. She loved her wine, and had a passion for cooking and baking, passing down this same passion onto her grandchildren. Pauline was very proud of and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed attending all of her great-grandchildren's sporting events, concerts, and performances. She especially enjoyed tailgate parties at KSU in Georgia while waiting for Giana to perform in the KSU marching band.
Pauline is survived by her brother, Henry (Bo) Vinci; daughter, Paula; grandchildren, Annemarie and Joseph Rosato; great-grandchildren, Gianamarie Kleber, Jaden and Joseph Rosato III. She is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews who would visit or call her to check in on her from time to time. Pauline was predeceased by her parents, Angelo and Anatolia Vinci; her husband, Thomas, Sr.; sisters, Minnie Santoro, Mary Vero, Josephine Nelson, Linda Martinelli; and brothers, Joseph, Carl, Phil, and Chet Vinci.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick St. Rome, N.Y. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Pauline's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s PL, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959, or online at stjude.org/donate.
Arrangements are by Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd. Rome, N.Y. 13440.
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Published by Daily Sentinel from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2025.

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Stephanie Schell

December 9, 2025

Had a passion for cooking and baking.

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Rita Versace

December 9, 2025

Paula so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love Rita

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