ROCHESTER- Rosa Croce, 99, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving sons, and daughter-in-law.
Rosa was born in Rochester, NY to the late Joseph and Maria DiCesare on February 26, 1923. She was the beloved wife to the late Carmine Croce until his passing in 1980. Together they raised two sons. She will be remembered for her love of family, and her precious dog, Max. Her passion in life was her grandson.
She is predeceased by her husband, Carmine, her sister, Theresa Everisto, and her mother-in-law, Carmela Croce.
She is survived by her sons, Joseph (Gina Chapman) Croce, and Elio (Janet) Croce, her grandson, Nicholas (Hannah Lukow) Croce, her sister, Virginia Migliore, and many nieces, and nephews, especially her niece, Rosemary Agins.
A graveside service will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, NY, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 9:30am. Those who would like to attend may gather at the Lake Ave. Gate at 9:15am.