Rosemary Pedrazzini was a tenacious, fiery, smart and loving woman. Her loss will be felt for generations to come. The world was left dimmer on Tuesday January 24th at 11:11pm. After losing her battle with life’s unjust turns, Rosemary passed peacefully with her beloved middle daughter Lorraine by her side. Moments away, left to pick up the pieces of shattered hearts were her eldest Cindy-Diane and youngest Maritzabel. Her loving fast wit, intelligence and everlasting will shall be carried on through her granddaughters, Adin-Rose Faith and Robinson Joie.
Rosemary was the third of seven children born to Cristobal Pedrazzini and Carmen Mendoza on January 15th 1954. She made the trek to California as a young and impressionable teenager. She lived through the beauty and stress of making a life in the wonders of Los Angeles. From seamstress to waitress she found herself serving the famous and laughing with the regulars of landmarks El Coyote and Canter’s Famous Deli. She loved dressing to turn heads, never missing a chance to style her signature dark, shiny locks.
When motherhood knocked on the door, she traded Hollywood nights for the quiet of the San Gabriel Valley. There she brought a love of music and enchanted decor to her humble abode. Proud of the home’s feminine decor, and featuring a huge pool, there she hosted the most memorable childhood parties and evening swims. She ran a tight ship and did so with an iron fist, but kept her girls safe and in line. She was a student of life, loved to learn and held many positions as a healer. She was forever and unapologetically looking to assist others. Whenever the girls brought home a shattered soul - be it a tearful friend or a stray cat - Rosemary opened her doors wide to bring relief, a hot meal and a place to stay.
She found peace and strength in the beauty of Baldwin Park Seventh Day Adventist Church. She could often be found there, with her girls, far past the setting Sabbath sun. She was firm in the power that God provided, in self motivation and the strength of the mind. She experienced the ultimate betrayal when she was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers in late 2017. As her memories became lucid, her wit and fast criticism was enjoyed by those around her. She was truly loved and cared for even when she was fast throwing insults to the laughter of everyone in sight.
Rosemary Pedrazzini will truly be missed. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Friend, Sister, and Mentor to many.
May we find comfort in one of her favorite Bible verses.
PSALM 91:1-2
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:
My God: in him will I trust.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.11.1