Rose M Gregorio

Rose M. Gregorio of Hartsdale, NY passed away peacefully September 2nd at her home. Rose was born March 5th, 1920 in the Bronx to Fred and Ann Gabriele. Her loving husband Joseph Gregorio Sr. and their two children Fred and Joseph Gregorio Jr. predeceased her, as well as three siblings Millie, Susan and John. Rose is survived by multi generations of cousins, nieces, nephews, and life-long friends, all of whom experienced the generosity of her loving heart. Educated in The Bronx, Rose became a nurse’s aide at the Veterans Hospital and was a part-time singer for radio and New York night clubs. After her marriage in 1947, she devoted herself to her husband, parents, and children; while also maintaining accounting records and performing clerical services for both her husband’s and father’s businesses. Despite the loss of her boys in a tragic accident in 1973, Rose served as an example of strength in adversity to all who knew and loved her. Rose kept a very active mind, right up until the end. She was an avid reader. During the last 20 months of her life, she read over 260 romance novels by Danielle Steele, Nora Roberts, and Debbie Macomber. She regularly finished 3 titles per week and looked forward to the endless stream of packages from Amazon.com lovingly gifted by her dear friend Bill that arrived at her door. Not bad, for a 95 year old. Her humor and emotional support will be greatly missed. A celebration of her life will begin with a viewing at the Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, 72 E. Main Street, Elmsford, NY on Friday, September 4th from 6-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Saturday September 5th at 10am followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.