RoseMarie LoFaro, 90 years young, of Brooklyn NY, died at 03:48 AM, Sunday, May 24th, 2020 at Home surrounded by her children. She was born October 13, 1929 in Brooklyn, to Rosa Colletti widowed. She married Vincenzo “Jimmy” LoFaro on October15, 1950 who met her at the Gates of Heaven to bring his bride to meet her Daddy, Pellegrino Colletti whom she never knew. She is now reunited with her Mama and siblings; Claude, Phil, Lucille, Marty and Jerry and all of the family members who have gone before her, especially her son Mario. Surviving are her daughters Angela Benanti of Brooklyn, NY; RoseMarie & Gregory (son-in-law) Villali of Highlands, NJ, son Pellegrino LoFaro of Middletown, NJ along with 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. RoseMarie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. RoseMarie was a long-time resident of Brooklyn, NY where she lived since leaving her childhood home. She graduated from New Utrecht High School and worked in an office until becoming a Mommy in 1952. She loved to go to the beach and Coney Island was where you could find her May through September when weather allowed. She loved to cook and took immense pride in her home. Family was her focus and she loved to spend time with everyone!
The visitation is from 3 PM until 7 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home. A private funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice in her name.
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