"To the Cerami /Renaudo Family. We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Rosalia was a wonderful lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Rosalia Cerami
April 16, 1935 - February 21, 2019
Rosalia (Rinaudo) Cerami
GREECE - February 21, 2019. Rosalia is predeceased by her husband, Nicolo Cerami her parents Rosario Concetta Rinaudo. She is survived by her children, Sam Cerami Rosa Ann (Paul) Christopher; grandchildren, Jennifer (Tim) Coon, Nick Cerami, Joe Cerami, Dominique (Tyler) Scaccia, Nicolette (John Mariano) Christopher, Paulie Christopher; siblings Maria Rinaudo Scavuzzo, Salvatore (Mellie) Rinaudo, Ralph (Carol) Rinaudo Cathy Stornello; several sisters-in-law and additional family in Italy. For more information about Rosalia please visit www. bartolomeo.com
Rosalia's life story will be shared at her visitation Monday, February 25th, 2-4 6-8 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 26th, 9:30 AM at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Rd., immediately followed by her entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Golisano Children's Hospital, 300 East River Rd., PO Box 23029, Rochester, NY 14692- 3029 in her memory.
Rosalia was born on April 16, 1935 in Cefalu, Sicily to Rosario Concetta Rinaudo. She grew up with her siblings, Maria, Salvatore, Ralph and Cathy in Sicily. Rosalia got engaged to Nicolo before coming to America as a teenager. She became an American citizen and then sailed back to Sicily to marry Nicolo. Rosalia then returned to American and Nicolo arrived in America a year later. They went on to have two children, Sam and Rosa Ann.
Rosalia and Nicolo also built their own family business, Cerami Italian Imports. Throughout her life, she would travel to Italy to see family and took trips to Arizona. Rosalia loved to tell stories and share their family's history with her children relatives. She was always supportive of her grandchildren's activities or events and was very proud of all of them. Some of Rosalia's hobbies were playing cards and bocce ball. She also enjoyed going to the YMCA every day. Rosalia loved to sing, and her favorite music was Italian and Opera.
Rosalia was described as feisty, social, supportive and giving. She had pride in her appearance as she liked to look her best when going out. Rosalia was a hard-working, independent woman with a deep faith in God. Her favorite Saints were, Padre Pio St. Rita. Rosalia's memory will always be treasured by her loving family and friends. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Tributes
"Our deepest condolences to your family. Rosalia was a great cousin and beautiful, kind person. She will be greatly missed. ~ Vincenzo & Maria "
"I would like to send my condolences to to the family.I will miss our chats in the pool. Rosalia and I became Y friends a few years ago and I enjoyed her company and would look forward to her stories about her beloved family. I feel like we all have met them.She was a ray of sunshine when she walked in, RIP, dear friend. "
"WE ARE ESPECIALLY HEARTBROKEN ON THE LOST OF A SPECIAL PART OF OUR FAMILY, WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY TO BOTH ROSANNA AND SAM'S FAMILY...."
"Dear Jen and Tim... I am so sorry to hear of your great loss... thinking of you and your whole family at this difficult time... love to all of you ... "
"Heartfelt condolences on your loss."
"My deepest and most sincere sypathy to Sam and his family!"
"Rosalia was very special lady. She was our loving neighbor for over 20 years. We would meet in our joining backyards and talk for hours about family, life, and God. She was devoted to Padre Pio and she prayed for everyone all the time. My kids considered her one of their "Nonnas" and my husband and I considered her a true friend. She was a true mother figure that would do anything for her family. We will miss her beautiful personality, but we know she will be watching over all those she loved. "