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Rosemary B. Torello

07/27/1948 - 12/14/2017

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Obituary For Rosemary B. Torello

Rosemary "Roie" (Higgins) Torello, 69, passed away peacefully in her home on December 14, 2017. She entered eternal rest after fighting a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. Rosemary was born and raised in Randolph Ma. She was the daughter of the late Rose Higgins and the late James Higgins. She worked at John Hancock and Randy's Shoe Company before marrying her beloved husband, the late Douglas Torello. The pair moved to Rockland in 1974, where they built their family and later their business, Torello Painting & Contracting. Rosemary was a social butterfly with a terrific sense of humor and an adventurous spirit. Her home was her castle where she renovated, decorated, and celebrated with her family and friends. She was known for her sense of style and elaborate holiday decorations.

Rosemary was a devoted mother to Tina Torello-Rickson and her husband Larry, of Whitman, Lisa Marobella and her husband Rob of Weymouth, and Tanya Torello of Rockland. She was adored by her grandchildren Lucy Douglas Torello, Mary-Rose Marobella, Dominick Marobella and Kaylie Fisher. Rosemary is survived by her dear sister and best friend Annette Nichols and her husband Nicky of Pembroke, and her brother Richard Higgins of Florida. She was predeceased by her brother James Higgins. In addition to her biological children, she leaves her "adopted" children, Kevin MacNeil, Sean Fisher and his wife Rebecca, and Chrissy Burke. She will be greatly missed by the ladies of Fuca Kie Dole, her treasured girlfriends. Last but not least, she leaves behind her faithful dog Baron.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosemary's memory may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o Holy Family Church, 403 Union Street, Rockland, MA 02370.

The family welcomes family and friends to celebrate her life on Monday, December, 18, 2017 at a Funeral Mass that will be held 9:00 AM in Holy Family Church in Rockland. Burial will follow at the Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland.

Services

18 Dec

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
18 Dec

Interment

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 05/26/2021

    Julie Brennan

    Dear Family,
    Your mom will be deeply missed! Words can not express my deepest condolences to you all❤

  • 05/26/2021

    Janice Wescot-DeFelice

    My thoughts and prayers are with Rosemary's family at this sad time. My brother, Fred, graduated with her and has many fond memories of high school days. She was a great lady and enjoyed life. So sorry for your loss.

  • 05/26/2021

    Jack Le Blanc

    Although we weren't friends I remember Rosemary as well as the whole Higgins family growing up, she was a very nice person to us kids fom the neighborhood. my condolences to Richie and the rest of the family.

  • 05/26/2021

    danielle mcdonald

    I am sorry for your loss. i have many great memories of her living across the street for over 20 years. i remember sitting in the camper for hours with her just talking as a kid. i remember taking every christmas card picture in front of her beautiful christmas tree and even my prom pictures were in her back yard. she would always send food across the street to us. i especially remember her pasta and her italian cookies. i am glad she is resting now amd with dougie goober. i will always remember them as they have a special place in my heart.

  • 05/26/2021

    Laura O'Connor

    Lisa & Family, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing! Cherish the memories and know that she is no longer suffering!! May she RIP!

  • 05/26/2021

    May Price

    I am absolutely devastated to hear this news. I only met Rosemary twice but, she was one wonderful human being. I am a pen pal and good friend with her daughter Tina and, worked with Larry for many years at Wear Guard. I live in Scotland and, wish I could be there for her and Larry as they were there for me when my husband Gordon passed away. Rosemary fought a courageous battle right to the end. Rest in peace dear Rosemary.

  • 05/26/2021

    Robert Marobella

    Roie loved being around her loved ones. Her alaborite Halloween decor will be rembered for years to come. She adored all of her grand kids. She will be dearly missed, love always. Robert Marobella

  • 05/26/2021

    philip,kathy yannizzi

    Tanya and family we are so sorry about the passing of your mom you are in our thoughts and prayers phil and Kathy yannizzi

  • 05/26/2021

    mary boucher

    Dear Tina, Lisa and Tanya I am very sorry for your loss, but knowing there is no more been sick She will be dearly missed by you all, My condolences, and love, Mary Boucher

  • 05/26/2021

    Bob Lennon jr

    Sorry for your loss Tina,Lisa,and Tanya

  • 05/26/2021

    sean fisher

    we love you mom,we will miss you
    love,Sean,Rebecca and Kaylie

  • 05/26/2021

    Brad Smith

    A sad day.Ill miss you as I have missed Your husband.

  • 05/26/2021

    Dawna Chapin

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May she rest in peace.

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