Jerry Rosato
October 19, 1943 ~ September 29, 2014
Jerry Rosato, 70, of Danvers, died on Monday September 29, 2014. He is the loving husband of Maria Rosato, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Jerry was born in Mirabella/Avellino, Italy on Oct 19, 1943 to the late Rosa D’Ambrosio and Rocco Rosato. He grew up in Revere before moving to Danvers in 1976. Jerry worked for Dependable Masonry in Reading and was a member of Local #3 Bricklayers and Masons Union.
He joins his late brothers Alessio and Modestino Rosato.
He leaves 4 children: Dr. Richard Rosato and his wife Dr. Laure of Concord, NH; Rosemarie Rosato of Danvers, MA; James Rosato and his wife Chelsea of Danvers and Dr. Christine Rosato-Jarmoc and her husband Dr. Marty of Danvers, MA.
8 grandchildren: Richard Jr, Colin, Madison, James, Joseph, Sofia, Jocelyn and Natalie.
He also leaves his brothers Carmen, Pasquale, Orlando and wife Donna and sisters Maria D’Ambrosio and husband Alessio and Elizabeth Haley as well as many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at 9AM in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Pl #201, Boston, MA 02114.
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Jerry always made everyone laugh no matter where we were he was a great guy
Jerry Rosato was a kind and giving man who inspired me in so many ways, he brought joy and love to me and my family. It was so easy to be yourself around Jerry as he opened his heart and his home to all.
Thru the coarse of our lives we come across so many people but very few have the qualities to change our lives, Jerry had those qualities. It is men like him who make the rest of us better people.
Jerry will be missed dearly but he will never be forgotten,
God Bless you Jerry, we all love you!!,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Love your good friend,
Marc Albanna
Liz, So sorry for the loss of your brother. Sending my deepest sympathy to your family.
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There are no words to express the pain that has affected your family. Will always remain in our hearts. Condolences to Fiore Maria , Tammaro Carmine, Linda, Grazia ,Justin ,Elena e Sergio. Italy
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Uncle Jerry you were loved and will be very missed. May you rest in peace. You were taken away too early and will never be forgotten.
Having Jerry Rosato in my life was a privilege. He was a rock, and I always thought he was invincible. Jerry was a definition of a family man and everything he did was with the thought of his loved ones. His heart was filled with pride and love for his wife, children, and grandchildren. Anywhere he went he was liked and never ran out of things to say.
Jerry was one of a kind. His personality was radiant and his energy endless. At half his age, I could not keep up with his pace. He loved to work and knew how to take pride in what he did. You had to be careful about getting in his truck because you could have ended up driving around town for an hour looking at all the stairs and walkways he did. He took care of his family and friends on every level. If he could not help you himself, he had a ”guy” that would take care of it. He never hesitated to lend a helping hand to family, friends or neighbors.
Jerry always treated me like a son and taught me many life lessons. He never said “no” to anything I ever asked of him. His way of life was inspiring and sense of humor uplifting. His dedication to the family was unconditional and I can only hope to be as good of a husband and a father as he was.
Youngblood, you will be missed and you will always remain close in our hearts.
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A true friend is someone who is always willing to give and never asks for anything in return. That is Jerry. My friendship with Jerry started in Dominic’s barber shop. He would always come into the shop with a smile on his face. You couldn’t help but be enveloped in his kindness. His laugh was contagious.
I came to know Jerry well over the last four years. Although our friendship was not long it felt as though I knew him forever. His devotion to his family and friends is a benchmark all those who knew him should strive towards. He took great pride in his profession, Marty I also went for tours around town in the truck to look at steps. His persona matched his livelihood, sometimes a little rough around the edges but when you got to know him you saw a wonderful man that was full of life and love.
Jerry leaves a void in our hearts that will never be filled. He was one of a kind, a masterpiece. It was a privilege to know Jerry and an honor to call him my friend.
John Pagliuca
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One of the kindest most loving person we have ever met, amazing father, family meant everything to you and all who knew you could feel it. You were so giving and kind, If anyone needed anything Jerry was there, if you mentioned you liked something the next time you saw Jerry he had it for you. That was just the beginning of the kind of man you were, I could go on… May Jerry’s memory always bring smiles to our faces as he has touched our hearts deeply, We will miss you Jerry. I am sure you are in heaven with your tool box ready to help our Dear Lord, My life has been blessed for having known you. Blessings of love and prayers to your beautiful family.
Matti Hyatt
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To the family of Gerry,
I was Gerry’s sister in law and have many fond memories of Gerry and Maria and the family. I know that my sister is surrounded by the love of her family at this sad time and the memories of a happy life with Gerry. God bless you all at this sorrowful time.
It is hard to believe he is gone.
Eleanor Hardie