Rosamond L. (Virginia) Noce

Rosamond Louise (Virginia) Nòce, 91, of Fairmount, went to heaven peacefully and in no pain July 25, 2016 at 5:10pm surrounded by her loving family. She left a large hole in the lives of those who knew her.

Rose was an avid crocheter, poet, singer, artist, and could easily have danced with Fred Astaire gliding across the floor. She was often heard in the morning singing to the radio. She was a loving and dedicated mother who would have given her life for any of her children. It was dangerous to play cards with her as she took it seriously and was very good at it. She was a hard worker and could cook anything. For a long time, she was a baker and baked cakes of any sort including wedding cakes and cookie trays. She grew up on her parents’ farm outside the then Syracuse airport in South Belle Isle. Holidays and birthdays were such fun and full occasions. She spared nothing. Rose loved having all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren around her. She loved them so! Family reunions and outings were filled with family and fun. During World War II she held the position of Air Raid Warden and was awarded for service to her country. She would patrol the neighborhood. If lights were on and windows not covered during a practice raid, she would radio in the address and a plane would drop a sack of flour on that house marking its non-compliance. Once she would not let a car pass into the airport until cleared. Later she found out it a high ranking military official and was thanked for being so thorough. She was awarded in recognition for this, too. She worked at the Amboy Paper Mill with her sister Lucy. Her ancestors came from the small town of Popoli and L’Aquila, Italy. Her father’s original surname was DiVirgilio. He changed it to Virginia when he became a U.S. citizen. He was very proud to be an American and took extra classes in English and U.S. history. Her mother’s maiden name was Susie Spencer and came from Wurttemberg, Germany. Rose will be deeply missed as she was such a major part of many lives, especially her family. Her love of life and a good time will always be an inspiration. She always made you welcome and a part of her family! Rose was predeceased by her sisters, Lucy and Lillian, and brothers, William, Frank “Dutch” and Charles.

She is survived by her children; Alexander F. (Marilou) Noce, Jr., Edward R. (Nancy) Noce, Sr., Carol Ann (Robert) Vryhof, Gary R. (Edward) Noce, Juanita L. (Joseph) Fernandez and Jacqueline P. (Dwayne) Holbert, 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 8:45 am Saturday, July 30, 2016 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME and 9:30 am at St. Cecilia Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rite of committal and burial will follow in Belle Isle Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Friday, July 29, 2016 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Ave.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Please offer online condolences at www.bagozzitwins.com.