Rose Mary Galluzzo, 89, a resident of Carmel for almost two years, formerly of Pawling and originally of the Bronx, passed away at Danbury Hospital on the morning of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2015,11days short of her 90th birthday.
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Aunt. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, son, Frank Galluzzo of Arlington, VA and daughter, Nancy Broderick (Neil) of Pawling. She was predeceased by her daughter Rosemary Mona and her two sisters, Joan Olsen and Helen Harte. She was also predeceased by her former husband, Albert Galluzzo. Also left to cherish her memory are her beloved grandchildren, Jacqueline Sferruzza, “her guy” Jonathan Broderick (Sarah), “her girl” Elizabeth Broderick, and Katie Galluzzo; great-grandchildren: Salvatore Sferruzza, Samantha Sferruzza, and Donavan Lazier. Rose had a very special niece, Kathy “Katrina” Olsen, with whom she shared a special and loving bond.
Rose was born in the Bronx to the late Howard and Hannah Sargent on May 21, 1925. Growing up in the Bronx, she was a die-hard Yankees fan.
Rose lived in the King’s Apartments in Pawling for many years where she had an abundance of friends and loved playing canasta with them in the community room; she loved to tell everyone how she taught her friends the game. For most of the past two years, Rose resided at The Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY. Once again she made many friends and loved participating in all of the activities they had to offer. She loved all of the staff at “The Plaza” and they became her extended family. The family would like to thank each and every one of the people there who were so kind and loving to their Mom. She spent her time at “The Plaza” feeling happy and joyful. Finally, the family would like everyone to remember their Mom’s mischievous sense of humor and the twinkle in her blue eyes.
Friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 E Main St, Pawling on Wednesday, May 13th from 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John’s Church, Pawling on Thursday, May 14th at 10am. Burial will follow in Rose Hills Memorial Park in Putnam Valley, NY.
For directions to the funeral home or to leave a condolence, please visit www.hornandthomesfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rose’s memory to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
