Rosalie Marie Poorten

POORTEN – Rosalie (aka Rosalia) Marie (nee Coppola) of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Phoenix, AZ and Buffalo, NY, born July 3, 1933, lost her battle with cancer on December 30, 2022. Rosalie was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy; beloved wife of the late William N. Poorten, Jr.; dearest mother of William (Connie) Poorten, III, the late Mary Jo (Tony Erosky) Marchi, Eileen Poorten, Kevin (Patty) Poorten, Christopher Poorten, and the late Michael Poorten; grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of the late James (Josephine) Coppola, the late Joanne (late Daniel) Carocci, Stephen (Jeanne) Coppola, the late Geraldine (late Sam) Lo Manto, and the late Rita Ann Flessa; sister-in-law to the late Suzanne (late Raymond) Jacobi; also survived by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Rosalie was a dutiful daughter, sister, wife, and mother; generous, fun loving, vivacious beauty, avid Bills, Yankees, and general sports fan, talented dancer, hearty partier, no stranger to a casino, and ran a tight ship at home; a long time special education administrator for Valley of the Sun, Phoenix; an active member and supporter of many organizations including the Women’s Auxiliary of the Erie County Bar Association, Cantalician Center, March of Dimes, Elks Lodge, Civitan Foundation, Special Olympics, the American Legion, the VFW, and the Italian-American Club. A devout Roman Catholic, she treasured meeting the then Pope John Paul II and staying at the Palace of Castel Gondolfo in 1997. Please share condolences, memories, photos, and videos at www.dignitymemorial.com. Family and friends will welcome guests on Thursday, January 19, from 12 Noon - 4 PM at SHADOW MOUNTAIN MORTUARY, 2350 East Greenway Rd., Phoenix. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Joseph’s RC Church, 11001 N. 40th St., Phoenix, at 12:00 noon, on Friday, January 20. Everyone is welcome. Flowers gratefully accepted.