Rosemarie Sinisi Versace

Rosemarie was born on March 7, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, New York to the late Dominick and Sylvia Sinisi.

Rosemarie was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School, attended Art School, and was a dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio.

She married Joseph John Versace on January 26, 1957. Her family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1976.

Rosemarie enjoyed being a housewife while raising 5 children and spending time with her grandchildren. Later, she worked at IBM, Springmoor Retirement Village, and FHI Laboratory. She loved her cats dearly and her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, reading, and cooking.

Rosemarie was predeceased by her parents Dominick and Sylvia Sinisi, husband Joseph Versace, son Michael Versace, and brother Dean Sinisi.

Rosemarie is survived by her children Kathy Vergili, Linda Versace, Craig Versace, and Matthew Versace; as well as her grandchildren Garrett Vergili, Dominick Vergili, Joey Versace, Alaina Versace, Mia Versace, Sarah Versace, and Ryan Versace; brother Buddy Sinisi, and sister Debra Ruggieri.

A Visitation service will be held at Mitchell Funeral Home at 7209 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on September 11 and 12, 2014 in Poughkeepsie, New York.