Obituary of Rosalie Crusco

Rosalie "Dolly" Crusco Pine Bush, NY Rosalie (Dolly) Crusco, a longtime resident of the area, passed away on July 19, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, at the age of 80. She was born on June 12, 1933 in California to Frank Schillaci and Dolores Tarmeno Schillaci. Rosalie retired from the Monroe-Woodbury school district. Survivors include her son, Frank Crusco of San Jose, California, Carl J. Crusco and his wife Maria of Pine Bush, NY, grandchildren, Aubrie, Carl, Andrew, and Gabrielle, brother; Frank Schillaci of California. Rosalie was predeceased by her husband, Carl. A family statement reads: "Rosalie was a loving wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. Family was her pride and joy. She was proud of her sons and their accomplishments. She loved time with her grandchildren and when she wasn't with them she was talking about them. Rosalie had an infectious smile that could brighten up a room. She was a fighter when it came to her health and her strength through it, was seen by all. She was a best friend to so many and had a heart of gold. Her faith in The Lord was strong, and her belief was important to her. She taught us all so much about life and how to live it. The loss of her is hard but her spirit will live on through so many."Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 5-8PM at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Wednesday July 24 at 10AM at The Church of the Infant Savior. Burial will take place at St. Anastasia's Cemetery, in Harriman, NY. Memorial donations can be made to The Church of the Infant Savior, 22 Holland Ave. Pine Bush, NY 12566. Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home. www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com