To a wonderful, genuine, caring Rosemary,
You were a delight to know and be with.  You never had a bad word to say about anyone.  You loved your family and your twin granddaughters.
I will miss our shopping days together.  I always looked forward to them. 
May you rest in peace and know you were loved by all you touched.
Marsha Friedman

Some favorite memories of Rosemary are her serving us a pancake picnic on her living room floor the morning my sister was born, being the only one who could advise me how to gracefully do a quick change out of my wedding gown and teaching us how to decorate a Christmas tree and light the spinning angels. She always, with genuine interest, made sure to ask about my daughters, particularly Emma who is following Rosemary’s passion into the field of education. She was one of my mother’s dearest friends and I can still hear them laughing together during their hour long phone calls. Our family has treasured memories from childhood with all the Catanzariti’s. Although we’re spread further apart these days we remember them like yesterday. Our deepest sorrow and condolences as we remember beautiful Rosemary. 

I knew Rosemary casually from working for the Glen Cove School system.  It wasn't until we worked together for The Woman's Club of Glen Cove that I really got to know her.  I was immediately struck by her genuousness and her willingness to always give a helping hand. I truly enjoyed our friendship.  She will be missed.
My sincere sympathy to the family.

Our deepest condolences to the family! 
In SOLIDARITY, 
From Margie Brumfield 

So sorry to hear  that Rosemary passed away.  As cousins we were always pretty close.  My parents used to visit Aunt Mary  & Uncle Mike  when they had the grocery store in Mineola every Friday night so being so close in age we always  hung out together.  We always tried to keep in touch with one another throughout the years but with kids, grandkids, jobs and  of course, Covid,  we lost contact with one another in recent years.  I will always have happy memories of the times we spent together.  Rest in peace, cousin!  I will miss you.
Mary (Fasano) Milazzo

I truly enjoyed working with Rosemary on retiree issues.  I will always remember our meetings in Florida and Albany.  May she rest in peace.

DAVID KEEFE
NYS Teachers Retirement Board President/Trustee

Growing up in Syosset, I will always remember Rosemary as the kind and generous mother of my best friend Jason. She always made me feel completely at home when I'd come to visit. She leaves a beautiful legacy in both Jason and his sister Tracie. My deepest condolences to the family.


A friend, colleague, lifetime union advocate, a Retiree Leader who will be missed and long remembered.

A true Teacher Unionist and advocate for members; both in-service and retiree.
Tom Murphy UFT ED 53

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July 24, 1942 – February 6, 2022

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