October 5, 1919 - October 2, 2010
Age 90, of Gardeau St., Perry, died October 2, 2010 at the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.
She was born October 5, 1919 in Mt. Morris, NY, daughter of the late Peter and Frances Zanghi Macaluso. She was employed for 32 years as a machine operator at the former Perry Knitting Company. Rose was a long time member of St. Joseph’s Church in Perry. She was a member of the Catholic Women of Perry and was an accomplished seamstress. Rose was devoted to her family and to her church.
She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Joseph Ricotta who died May 24, 2010.
Surviving are her daughters in law, Gale Ricotta of Warsaw, Sharon Ricotta of Perry; her grandchildren, Debbie Ricotta of Buffalo, Mike Ricotta of Perry, Doug Ricotta of Warsaw, Tony (Cindy) Ricotta of Perry; her great grandchildren, Jessica, Joseph, Sarah Jo, Anthony and Nico Ricotta all of Perry. She was the mother of the late Anthony Ricotta and Peter Ricotta.
There are no calling hours. A memorial mass will be held Wednesday at 11 AM at St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Joseph’s church site in Perry. Private burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Perry. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the East Side Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, 62 Prospect St., Warsaw, NY 14569 or St. Isidore’s Parish, 8 Park St., Perry, NY 14530. Arrangements are being completed by Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, Castile.
October 6, 2010 : Memorial Mass for Rosalia “Rose” Macaluso Ricotta at St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Joseph’s church site - 11:00 AM - At St. Isidore's Parish, St. Joseph's church site in Perry
Oct 6.10 from Barbara Beach:
Visiting with Rose was always an experience that gave me peace. The hundreds of rosaries she created while sitting in her living room with her husband have resulted in so very many prayers finding their way to heaven. I know she will enjoy a very special place in heaven and will be at peace reuniting with her loved ones. It was such a pleasure to have Rose be a part of my life.
Oct 5.10 from Laurie Ricotta Hernandez:
I only met my Aunt Rosie once when I was too little to remember. We have a picture of me, Aunt Rosie, Uncle Joe, Grandma and my dad in our driveway when they came to CA. I know that Aunt Rosie was a beautiful, strong and loving woman. I love imagining the fantastic celebration taking place with Aunt Rosie at home with Jesus. Her family in heaven is together again, and I'm sure Aunt Rosie is singing Italian songs!
Oct 5.10 from Margaret Ricotta & family:
REST IN PEACE,DEAR SISTER-IN-LAW,YOU WILL BE MISSED.I'M SO GLAD TONY AND I GOT TO VIST WITH YOU AND JOE LAST FALL.NOW, AS YOU AND JOE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN, KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS ALWAYS.