Emily Roitz Cimino

Emily Roitz Cimino was born September 24, 1938, in Trinidad, Colorado to parents, Adele Picco and John Roitz. Emily was the youngest of 4 children, and preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Rose Ann (Eastbern), Stanley and Charles.

Emily is survived by husband, Jay Cimino, and four children, Gina, Vince, Mike (Janette) and Laurie. She is also survived by grandchildren Hillary, Angie and Allie Stefanec; Nick, Michaela, and Olivia Cimino; and Emily and Michael Yoswa. She leaves behind many friends and family including her sisters-in-law Mary Ann (John) Johnson, Agnes (Bernard) Patrick, Sylvia (Tom) Passarelli and brother-in-law Arnold Cimino.

Emily graduated as class valedictorian in 1956 from Holy Trinity School in Trinidad. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Trinidad Junior College on a Freudenthal Foundation Scholarship. She was awarded a scholarship to The University of Denver for one year and then, went on to complete her schooling with a degree in Business Education and English Literature from the University of Northern Colorado on another scholarship. Emily also earned a lifetime teaching certificate.

Upon graduation from the University of Northern Colorado, Emily married Jay Cimino on October 15, 1960. Emily then embarked upon her most meaningful career as homemaker and mother. The love of Emily’s life was her caring home and child rearing, she was adored by her four children and eight grandchildren. She was affectionately referred to as “Amee” by her loving grandchildren.

Emily focused on creating a home and caring for her young children. She interspersed her homemaking and child-rearing activities by creating beautiful gardens. Her love of flowers or Bel’ Fiore is legendary in the family. As time passed and her children became independent, Emily put her talents and love for flowers to use in running her own business. For 25 years, Emily’s Decorative Plants supplied the local businesses and citizenry with plant leases, office plants, and silk and fresh floral arrangement for celebrations. She was in charge of supplying all of the Christmas trees and Poinsettias displayed in the various Phil Long Dealerships. Truly a green thumb, no one could bloom a flower or grow a garden like Emily.

Emily’s down-to-earth approach to life was very engaging. She had the gift of making strangers feel like family and was truly interested in others’ life experiences. Emily looked for the best in people and always treated others with respect. Her kind heart and humble disposition earned Emily the well-deserved title of “St. Emily” by friends and family alike.

She was highly intelligent, had a very astute business sense and was a great judge of character. Her husband and family valued and sought her counsel in all areas. Even though she was most comfortable in the background, she had a quiet, but strong, influence.

In June of 2014 the Cimino family dedicated Emily’s Bel’ Fiore Garden in Mt. Carmel, Trinidad, in honor of Emily. It was their opportunity to show their love and appreciation for this wonderful woman.

There will be a Viewing at Swan Law Funeral Home Monday, November 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Rosary will be at Saint Paul Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Tuesday, November 22 immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial.

If you wish to remember Emily, contributions in her honor may be made to Mt. Carmel to support Emily’s Garden. Contributions may be mailed to Mt. Carmel Center, PO Box 85, Colorado Springs, CO 80901.