Bernadette Louise Rosato

DANVERS- Bernadette “Bernie” Louise Rosato, 92, passed away on June 2, 2016 in Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation Center, Danvers. She was the wife of the late John A. Rosato, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Boston on April 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Louise (DeCoff) Hultgren. She was raised and educated in Boston prior to her 60 years residence in Danvers, MA. Bernie had been employed at Hotwatt in Danvers for over 25 years and retired in April of 1988. She is survived by her eight children, John Rosato and his wife Eileen of NH, Ralph Rosato and his wife Eileen of Wenham, Joanne Rosato of Peabody, Gary Rosato and his companion, Marlene Chamberlain of NH, Chet Rosato of ME, Phyllis Glidden and her husband Bill of Danvers, David Rosato of Lynn and Patty Sousa and her husband Ron of Lowell. She was a loving grandmother to 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 10 great–great grandchildren. She also leaves two siblings, Eva Hultgren of Middleton and William Murch of NH, a special nice Charlotte Rosato and many additional nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four siblings, Fred Hultgren, Elizabeth LeBrun, Robert Murch and Edward Murch. A Graveside Service will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Calvary Cemetery, 686 Washington St., Winchester. Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Danvers People-to-People Food Pantry P.O. Box 2076, Danvers, MA, 01923.