Mrs. Mary Virginia Rosato passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. She was born on February 10, 1944, in Birmingham and was 82 years old. Mrs. Rosato was a woman of deep devotion who loved the Lord, her God, with all of her heart. She was a devoted pastor’s wife alongside her husband, Vincent Rosato, and shared in his ministry with the homeless people of Montgomery through Friendship Mission. Her faith and her dedication to that work were important parts of her life and legacy. She is survived by her husband, Vincent Rosato; her daughters, Mary Jo Rosato and Leanne McCowan; her grandchildren, Bobby Lammert and his wife, Morgan Lammert, Krista Lovelady and her husband, Cory Lovelady, Alex Lammert, Vince Lubresky and his wife, Cameron Lubresky, and Bronson Lubresky and his wife, Vanessa Lubresky; and her great-grandchildren, Corbett Lovelady, Solea Leilani Lubresky, Goldie Grea Lammert, Lucy Jane Lubresky, and Hazel Mary Rose Lubresky. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Sims, and her brother, Merval Torian. Born in Birmingham and returning there at the close of her life, Mrs. Rosato will be remembered for the steadfast faith that guided her and for the place she held within her family and her husband’s ministry. Those who knew her will remember a life centered on faith, family, and service. Mrs. Mary Virginia “Ginger” Rosato leaves behind a memory marked by devotion to God and commitment to the people served through Friendship Mission. Her life stands as a lasting testament to the values she held dear. If you knew Mary, you knew her love, passion for the Lord, and the example she gave everyone as she exemplified the fruits of the Spirit. Her memory will be cherished forever.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with a service to follow at Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham. A committal service will conclude at Elmwood Cemetery.
