Obituary of Rosemarie Priorie Colletta

COLLETTA-Rosemarie Priorie, known as Grandma to most, passed away peacefully at her home in Wellington, Florida on March 17, 2019 at the age of 78. Grandma was born on February 6, 1941 in Astoria, Queens to Helen and Joseph Priore. She and her husband of 60 years, Ignatzio (Ned) Colletta, made their home on Long Island, NY where they raised their children, grandchildren and animals before retiring to Wellington for the past six years. Throughout her life she was a successful business woman, devoted wife, Mother, Grandmother of seven and adoptive Grandmother to all. She was a lover of animals and supporter of the horse community in particular, all of which brought her immense joy for many years. Grandma's warm personality and infectious laughter made everyone she met feel loved and welcome. She will be remembered by those who loved her most for her selfless generosity, her dark curly hair, her legendary sauce and meatballs and her unconditional love for her husband, children, grandchildren and family. Beloved wife of Ned, mother of Gail Marie and Philip (Lisa), sister of Michael and Carmela (Don), grandmother of Cristina, Jonathan, Alexandra (Andrew), Gabriella, Christian, Brandon and Lauren and dog mother of Emma and Addy. Memorial Mass St. Dominic RC Chapel, Bay, NY on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com