Rosemary is survived by her husband, Raymond F. Ayres of Tampa, Florida; son and family, Raymond F. Ayres, II, Michelle Ayres and Nicolas Ayres of Tampa, Florida; son, Michael Ayres of Port Deposit, Maryland; and grandchildren, Richard Hieronimus, Anthony Ayres, Aeowynn Ayres, Morrigan Ayres and Eamonn Ayres; and two sisters, Meeia Kelley of Thurmont, Maryland and Antoinette Guerassio of Orlando, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents, Freda M. Morosko of Baltimore, Maryland and Anthony R. Del Brocco of Baltimore, Maryland; her sister, Barbara Mohr of Baltimore, Maryland; and her brother, Ronald Del Brocco of Westminster, Maryland.
Rosemary was born on July 27, 1948 in Baltimore to Freda and Anthony Del Brocco. She married Raymond on October 4, 1968. It would mark the beginning of a life-long story of true love and unwavering heartfelt commitment that started four years earlier as high school sweethearts. They were married for over 52 years. They were soul mates and she was happily committed to a life with him followed by her love of taking care of her children and grandchildren. Rosemary and Raymond built a very happy life together and worked to provide a loving and picturesque family atmosphere for their sons and grandchildren.
Rosemary embraced the idea of motherhood at a young age and began taking care of children in her teen years by babysitting. As a mother, she was a meticulous, soft-hearted disciplinarian who provided a warm and loving environment for her boys. Rosemary’s love for children led her to provide a home-based day-care service. When Rosemary’s boys became of age, she worked as a medical assistant working for several Baltimore area doctors. She continued to care for her grandchildren, her extended family’s children/grandchildren, and her friend’s children/grandchildren.
Rosemary was all about her family. Her grandchildren changed everything for her and she adored them. Her grandchildren truly loved her as well. In 2016, Rosemary and Raymond relocated from Baltimore to Tampa to be closer to their grandson, Nicolas.
Rosemary was special to all who knew her and she will be dearly missed.
A private service for family and friends will be held at a later date to be determined (once the COVID-19 pandemic permits) with a burial in Baltimore, Maryland. At this time, in lieu of flowers and cards, please send donations to Rosemary’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
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