Rose Marie Occhipinti
Rose Marie Occhipinti (née Rosalia Schimmenti), 90, a resident of Hinsdale, passed away on April 8, 2023, at Oakbrook Healthcare Centre in Oakbrook.
Rose was born in 1933 in New York City, where she met her husband of 61 years, Salvatore Occhipinti. Together they raised their family in New York and California. Rose was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, painting, and traveling with her husband. After Salvatore’s passing, she moved to Illinois.
Rose is preceded in death by her husband Salvatore and by her two sisters, Ann Huller and Connie Celentano.
Rose is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Occhipinti and Susan Kotsovolos, and her grandchildren Corrine Callaway (husband Scott Hughes), Jared Callaway, Christian Kotsovolos, Teresa Kotsovolos, and Joshua Kotsovolos.
Interment will be held at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Tarrytown, New York on Saturday, April 29 at 11:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made online to Casa Italia in Stone Park, Illinois, through their website at https://casaitaliachicago.org/donations/.
Arrangements by Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
My Aunt Rose filled in as my second mother. I have so many wonderful memories of her and my Uncle Sal. Aunt Rose was always there to talk to me, give me her recipes and her hugs. She would bandage my knees when I fell, meet me after school when I was being bullied and protect me when I got my mother angry at me. She was the one who taught me so many things, sewing, art, how to be a lady and how to take care of houseplants.
I will miss her voice and her laugh and most of all her wisdom. May God bring you into his light and his love and say hello to Uncle Sal and Michael for me. Love you Aunt Rose!
Mary Lee, thank you for sharing your memories of my mother. I know she loved you and your family very much and am sure she is proudly watching over us, even now. – Kathy
My family has many found memories of our visits with Aunt Rose and Uncle Sal in Long Island. Later, when they moved to California my brother, Parker & my Mom, Jean, enjoyed visiting them in their lovely home. Aunt Rose was always so kind, upbeat, and such a joy to be around. We were blessed to spend time with her enjoying conversations and great cooking tips. You will be missed Aunt Rose. To your beautiful family & our cousins you are all in our prayers.
Thank you so much Cindy for sharing your beautiful thoughts and memories. I know my mother and father cherished those visits as well (as did my sister and I) and missed you all when you moved to Florida! Now my parents are together in a different place, but will remain forever in our hearts. – Kathy