Rochelle Ann Alaimo

Rochelle passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Her daughter Deborah and son David and daughter in law, Sheri will miss her dearly, as will her 6 grandchildren. She also has a sister, Lorraine and sister-in-law, ,Virginia, in Rochester, along with nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss her as well. She was born in Rochester, New York in 1943 and moved to Riverside, California in 1965 with her husband Tom Alaimo. She was homemaker, most of her life; focused on her family, but had a passion for baking. She worked at Alvord School District for a short period of time, and started her own business, Rickie’s Specialties; making all types of cakes out of her home. She and Tom made a great team when they catered together. All were welcomed into their home, dad focused on the food, mom the desserts. In her later years, she spent lots of time with her grandchildren, going to all their events, teaching them how to cook, bake and craft. Even though we know how to bake her Texas Chocolate cake and St Joseph’s bread, it will never be how grandma made! She was Ma and Grams to many, even those not her own. She will always have a special place in our hearts!

Memorial will be from 5:30-8pm with Rosary Vigil service at 7pm at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside, Ca on Thursday March 21, 2019. Funeral Mass will be Friday March 22, 2019 at 11am, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church followed by internment at Riverside National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Apple Blossoms Board & Care Facility.