SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Minnie Rosati, 85, of Grant Road, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on October 13, 1931, at the family home in South Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Diana (DeVirgeles) Rosati.
Minnie began her education at St Mary’s School in Hudson Falls until the eighth grade, and then graduated from Hudson Falls High School.
Following high school, she was employed at W.T. Grant, formerly in Hudson Falls, Imperial Color, formerly in Queensbury, Coca Cola Bottling Plant, formerly in South Glens Falls, and retired from C.R. Bard in Queensbury. Minnie was a member of the “C.R. Bard birthday girls,” who went out to dinner for each of their birthdays every year. Following retirement, she worked for K-Mart. Minnie loved working for K-Mart because they treated her like family. They celebrated her every birthday with a cake. She made many lifelong friends there.
Minnie was a faithful member of St. Michael The Archangel Church in South Glens Falls.
Minnie was the caregiver of her family. She took loving care of her mother, father, brothers and sister. Minnie would go out of her way to help anyone she could. The center of her world were her grandsons, the joy of her life. There is no doubt, the sun rose and set with them. Through her life, Minnie was blessed with a wonderful family and caring friends. One of her favorite times with her family, was celebrating Christmas Eve.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Josephine Ballard; her brothers, Fred Rosati, Vincent Rosati, Phil Rosati and John Rosati; her niece, Nancy Ballard and her sister in law, Shirley Rosati.
Survivors include her daughter, Robin McDougall and her husband, John; her grandchildren, John McDougall, Jr and Thomas McDougall; her adopted grandson, David McDougall, III; her sister, Rosemarie Rosati; two brothers, Dominick Rosati and Louis Rosati and his wife, Beverly; her sisters in law, Nancy Rosati, Faye Rosati and Sharon Blanford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Sunday, January 22, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls, Rev. Guy A. Childs, pastor, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 959 Rte. 9, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Drive, #100, Albany, NY 12205.
Minnie you were an awesome lady! I loved working with you. You always helped everybody. Rest In Peace, I definitely will miss you
I will always remember going to church with you on Sundays. Rest in peace.
Minnie left a positive impression on all the lives she touched. I knew her at C. R. Bardd. My utmost sympathies go out to all her family and friends.
Minnie left a positive impression on all the lives she touched. I knew her at C. R. Bard. My utmost sympathies go out to all her family and friends.
Robin & John – I’m so heart sick. Minnie will always remain in our hearts. She did not have a mean thought or cross word, always so kind and thoughtful. Minnie always made us feel like we were a member of the family. The girls send their love and hugs to all of you, as she was like a grandmother to them. Minnie was a grandmother to all the kids in the neighborhood. Tom and John, it is true she worshiped you two, never forget that. Robin, thank you for sharing your mom with the rest of us. We felt very loved and lucky to have her in our lives. With great sadness and lots of love, Rene, Deborah, Sarah & Ashley Brochu
Words from the bible always bring comfort in times like this:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Believers Who Have Died
13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
Minnie was such an easy person to have a pleasant conversation with. She was a good servant to the Lord. Rest in Peace Dear Friend.
Eleanor Simione and Family
Minni you were such an amazing lady. I loved working with you and listening to you take no bull from anyone. Your witty comebacks when someone is giving crap, you hold no punches. You will surely be missed by all. Go with the angels and have a blast up there with our Cindy lou.
Our prayers for you all
RIP Ms Minnie.
It was a pleasure to know you and work with you at K-Mart.
You were an amazing Lady.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Minnie you were a wonderful lady who always cared for many and never said no to us Fenimore kids I will always remember you giving me extra candy on Halloween and your lovey smile,my condolences to the Rosati family.