Rose S. Riozzi

Rose Stella Riozzi, 88 of The Birches died Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her residence surrounded by family. Born May 23, 1937 in Saugerties she was the daughter of Angelo and Vinchenza (Chanze) Scarselli Riozzi. 

Rose grew up here in Saugerties graduating Saugerties High school in 1954.

She worked for New York Telephone and later owed and Operated Uncle Chics pizza in Kingston. 

After a life changing event Rose moved to Florida and went back to school to graduate as an LPN working in different hospitals there.

Coming back to New York she worked for a short period at Tenbroeck nursing home and at Golden Hill nursing home where she was loved and praised by everyone.

She was a member of The Supportive Friends of Health Alliance, Ulster County Italian American Club, volunteered at The Happy Apple Thrift Shop and worked diligently with their fund raising flower sales.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church in Glasco, New York.

Predeceased by her daughter Mary Ann Farrell and Mary Anns father Norman Farrell,

Siblings Thomas, Anthony, Edward (Bunny) and Albert Riozzi and nephew Thomas P. Riozzi.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Jeanne VanEtten, Dina Sneddon, ToniAnne, Tara, Albert, Danny, David, Jeffrey Riozzi and their spouses and great nieces and great nephews that she adored,  and many cousins and extended family who all loved her.

If you were hungry, she'd feed you, lonely she'd sit with you, ready for an adventure she'd go on a trip with you. If you were sad, she'd say the right words. Our Aunt Rose never missed a reason to celebrate special occasions with all of her family and friends. She cared deeply and found great joy in shining her light on everyone she met.

The family would like to offer their thanks to the many people who supported Rose through this time, especially Courtney Powell her hospice nurse who brought not only her expertise but her warmth and laughter during some very difficult days.

She will be missed by all of her neighbors at The Birches. She cooked for all of them. 

Her funeral procession will form at 9:15 am on Monday at The Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc. Cor. of John and Lafayette Sts Saugerties thence to St. Joseph’s RC Church where a mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends will be received on Sunday 3-6 PM.  Family suggests donations in her memory be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Sloane Kettering.

Expressions of condolences may be shared with the family on Rose's tribute wall at SeamonWilseyFuneralHome.com

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