In Memory Of
Sister Rosemarie Buscemi
1930
2021
Sister Rosemarie Buscemi
July 11, 1930 — May 6, 2021
Sister Rose Marie, formerly Sister Cabrini, age 90, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross, died at Bornemann Nursing Home on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
The former Rose Mary Buscemi was born on July 11, 1930 in Madison, WI, daughter of the late Salvatore and Frances (Gandolfo) Buscemi. She had one brother, Sam, who preceded her in death. As a child, she was nicknamed "Rusty" because of her red hair. After high school, Rose worked as a dental assistant for three years before she entered the convent in 1953. She professed her vows in 1956 and celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2014.
Sister Rose Marie earned a BS degree in Elementary Education from St. Norbert College, De Pere and Religious Education Certification from St. Mary University, Omaha, NE. She served as a teacher at various elementary schools in the Diocese of Green Bay. She also served as a Religious Education Coordinator and worked with small Christian Communities at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc and was Pastoral Associate at Annunciation Parish, Fox Lake. She retired to the Motherhouse in 2013 and served in Community Service.
Survivors include the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross and Associates; a sister-in-law, Marilyn, a nephew, and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Salvatore and Frances Buscemi and her brother, Sam Buscemi.
Sister Rose Marie noted, "In my retirement days I have found that I can still be God's "Rusty" instrument."
Visitation for Sister Rose Marie will take place at Holy Cross Church, 3009 Bay Settlement Road on Monday, May 10 from 10:00 to 11:00am with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Everyone in attendance will kindly be required to wear a facial covering and practice social distancing. Burial will be in the St. Francis Convent Cemetery following the Mass.
The Sisters of St. Francis and the family of Sister Rose Marie wish to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at St. Francis Convent and at Bornemann Nursing Home for their loving care and support.
The former Rose Mary Buscemi was born on July 11, 1930 in Madison, WI, daughter of the late Salvatore and Frances (Gandolfo) Buscemi. She had one brother, Sam, who preceded her in death. As a child, she was nicknamed "Rusty" because of her red hair. After high school, Rose worked as a dental assistant for three years before she entered the convent in 1953. She professed her vows in 1956 and celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2014.
Sister Rose Marie earned a BS degree in Elementary Education from St. Norbert College, De Pere and Religious Education Certification from St. Mary University, Omaha, NE. She served as a teacher at various elementary schools in the Diocese of Green Bay. She also served as a Religious Education Coordinator and worked with small Christian Communities at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc and was Pastoral Associate at Annunciation Parish, Fox Lake. She retired to the Motherhouse in 2013 and served in Community Service.
Survivors include the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross and Associates; a sister-in-law, Marilyn, a nephew, and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Salvatore and Frances Buscemi and her brother, Sam Buscemi.
Sister Rose Marie noted, "In my retirement days I have found that I can still be God's "Rusty" instrument."
Visitation for Sister Rose Marie will take place at Holy Cross Church, 3009 Bay Settlement Road on Monday, May 10 from 10:00 to 11:00am with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Everyone in attendance will kindly be required to wear a facial covering and practice social distancing. Burial will be in the St. Francis Convent Cemetery following the Mass.
The Sisters of St. Francis and the family of Sister Rose Marie wish to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at St. Francis Convent and at Bornemann Nursing Home for their loving care and support.
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