Rosa Grigoli

Rosa Grigoli passed away in the comfort of her home on March 23, 2018. She suffered for several years with dementia and relied on the strength of her Catholic faith to carry her through. Rosa resided in Oneonta, NY for over 40 years and enjoyed her home on 27 Ford Ave. very much. She was born in Carini, Sicily on Oct. 3, 1930 to John and Rosa Picone.

Rosa was predeceased by her husband Giovanni Grigoli, her mother Girolama Ruffino, her father John B. Picone, her brother Vito Picone, and her baby daughter Crocifissa Grigoli. She was also predeceased by family members in Carini, Sicily - Anna Ruffino and Francesco LoDuca.

Rosa leaves behind her children - Sons: Anthony (Rosa) Grigoli Bainbridge, NY; Joseph (Josephine) Grigoli Oneonta, NY; Salvatore(Diane) Grigoli Cooperstown, NY and John(Jennifer) Grigoli Oneonta, NY. Rosa's grandchildren: John (Francesca) Grigoli Bainbridge, NY; Croce Grigoli Bainbridge, NY; John (Jaclyn) Grigoli Katonah,NY; Anthony (Kelly) Grigoli Sidney, NY; Rose (Kevin) Sherwood Clifton Park,NY; Roseanne Grigoli Portland,OR; Natalie (Nate) DelGado Colchester, VT; Christina Grigoli Cooperstown, NY and Samuel Grigoli Cooperstown, NY. Rosa's great grandchildren: Anthonylouis, Sophia and Vincenzo Grigoli(Bainbridge,NY), Jack, Henry and Ella Grigoli(Sidney,NY), Nicholas and Luca Grigoli(Katonah,NY), and Mattea Sherwood(Clifton Park,NY).

Rosa loved her faith and was very active at St. Mary's Catholic Church which was just down the street from her home. She was part of the alter ministry which involved the washing and ironing of all the beautiful linens that graced the alter. She was very committed to this duty and took it most seriously. She was a faithful communicant and was known and loved by many at the parish. Her family knew that if she wasn't at home then she was at church. Rosa was also a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She doted on those that she loved and made sure that everyone was eating. She loved to invite people to her home, especially after rosary on weekday mornings. She was an immigrant from Sicily landing in Ellis Island on December 6, 1956 with her family in tow. She helped to run the family pizzeria business in Brooklyn, NY until they moved to Stamford, NY to run and operate a dairy farm. Her family settled in Oneonta in 1976 where she helped her sons run their pizzeria businesses. Rosa was always cooking and cleaning. She took great pride in her home and maintained it so well. She was also known for her great stamina and strength. She endured many falls and ailments in her lifetime amazingly well. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. May perpetual light shine upon her and may all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen.

Rosa's wake will be on Monday, March 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Lester R. Grummon's Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 10:15 am at St. Mary's Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta with Rev. David Mickiewicz, pastor officiating.

Please send all gifts of remembrance to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Walnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral home, Oneonta.