"My origional post is below. I forgot to mention I would like to contact Rosalie,s husband John. My e-mail is JRKENT11@YAHOO.COM"
In loving memory of
Rosalie (Leonardo) Bonafede
April 14, 1937 - June 1, 2022
Rosalie (Leonardo) Bonafede
Rochester: Entered her heavenly home on June 1, 2022, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents, Anthony & Josephine (Marinaro) Leonardo; grandson, Caleb. Survived by her children, John G. (Stormy), Jeanne (William) Schniedewind, Joseph (Margery), Gregory (Irja), and Michael (Katrina); grandchildren, Tori, Mikaela, Carolyn, Leo, Dean, Sarah, Arielle, Siena, Mia, & Nicky; many cousins and dear friends.
Rosalie was a beloved schoolteacher and talented musician, who trained at the Eastman School of Music. She attended Nazareth College, graduated with a degree in Music in 1959, and later earned a Master's in Education. After starting a family with her husband, John, she taught First Grade at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Gates for thirty-five years. During her many years at Neil Armstrong, she wrote, directed, and produced numerous children's musicals. She also had a lifelong passion for piano, which she played right up to the end of her life, including weekly concerts and sing-alongs at The Village at Unity, the cherished home and community of her later years. But above all, Rosalie was a devoted mother and grandmother, who often remarked that her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life.
Rosalie's life will be celebrated during her visitation on Monday, June 6th from 4-7 pm at 1411 Vintage Lane (Between Rt. 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Her Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 7th at 11:00 am at Parish of the Holy Family, 4100 Lyell Rd., 14606. Interment in Holy Sepulchre immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, 14623, or to donate online https://support.holychildhood.org/give/86137/#!/donation/checkout in her memory.
Tributes
"Rosalie how I will you, you can?t imagine, your sweet smile, your love for conversation your talents on the piano, going to the Eastman with you, going to lunches at Sumo. Rest in peace my beautiful friend love you post to tribute"
"Jeanne, Joe, Greg, Mike and John, my thoughts, prayers and love go out to all of you and your families at this very sad time. I loved Rosalie. I cannot believe she is gone. I met her and all of you over 40 years ago. She will definitely be missed and was loved by many. She will be watching over all of you. Sending big hugs to all, Wendy (Bellin) Savoie "
"Rosalie was my 7th grade school teacher at ST. Johns in Spencerport. She was a wonderful lady. I served in the USAF at Niagara Falls with her husband John. My prayers to you her family that you find peace knowing she is at peace in heaven. Respectfully, Jim Kent "