Filomena Teresa Rossetti passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children at the age of 89 on May 22, 2024. Teresa was born on January 3, 1935 in Castello del Matese, Italy where she met and married her husband, Antonio.
She immigrated to New York where she lived, worked, and raised her beautiful family; Anna (John Naclerio), Franco (Maria Enea), Lucia (Robert Wagner), Rafaella (Rich Bucello), Carmela (David Riolo), and Antonia (Salvatore La Rosa).
Teresa is the beloved Nonna to 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She lives on through her children, grandchildren, her dear sister Rosa, in-laws Pierina, Dolores, Tom, Giovanni, and Massimo, and many loving nieces and nephews. Teresa’s love and light will remain in our hearts and her memories will be forever cherished.
Visiting hours are Friday, May 24, from 4p.m. to 8p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home in New City. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 25, at St. Francis Of Assisi Church 128 Parrot Road, West Nyack NY, at 10 a.m. and a burial at St. Ferncliff Cemetery 280 Secor Rd, Hartsdale, NY 10530 will follow after.