Rosemarie Priore Colletta

Rosemarie Priore Colletta, known as Grandma to most, passed away peacefully at her home in Wellington, Florida on Sunday morning 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 in 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. She is survived by her husband, her daughter Gail Marie and son Philip, her brother Michael and sister Carmela, her seven grandchildren and two beloved dogs Emma and Addy. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 13645 Paddock Dr, Wellington, FL 33414. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in the honor or Rosemarie Priore Colletta to: Danny & Ron's Rescue, https://dannyronsrescue.org, or mailed to PO Box 378 Camden, SC 29021