Matriarch Of Sal's Pizza Family
Apr 9, 2018She suffered for several years with dementia and relied on the strength of her Catholic faith to carry her through.She was born in Carini, Sicily, on Oct. 3, 1930, to John and Rosa Picone. She was an immigrant from Sicily, landing on Ellis Island on Dec. 6, 1956, with her family in tow. She helped to run the family pizzeria business in Brooklyn until they moved to Stamford to run and operate a dairy farm.Her family settled in Oneonta in 1976, where she helped her sons run their pizzeria businesses. Rosa resided in Oneonta for more than 40 years and enjoyed her home at 27 Ford Ave. very much.Rosa loved her faith and was very active at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, which was just down the street from her home. She was part of the altar ministry, washing and ironing of all the beautiful linens that graced the altar. She took this duty more seriously. She was a faithful communicant and was known and loved by many at the parish. Her family knew, if she wasn’t at home, then she was at church.Rosa was also a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She doted on those that she loved and made sure that everyone was eating. She loved to invite people to her home, especially after rosary on weekday mornings.Rosa was always cooking and cleaning. She took great pride in her home and maintained it so well. She was also known for her great stamina and strength. She endured many falls and ailments in her lifetime amazingly well.Rosa was predeceased by her husband, Giovanni Grigoli; mother, Girolama Ruffino; father, John B. Picone; brother, Vito Picone; baby daughter, Crocifissa Grigoli; as well as family members in Carini, Sicily, Anna Ruffino and Francesco LoDuca.Rosa leaves behind her children; sons, Anthony (Rosa) Grigoli of Bainbridge, Joseph (Josephine) Grigoli of Oneonta, Salvatore (Diane) Grigoli of Cooperstown, John (Jennifer) Grigoli of Oneonta, grandchildren, John (Francesca) Grigoli of Bainbridge, Croce Grigoli of Bainbridge, John (Jaclyn) Grigoli of Katonah, Anthony (Kelly) Grigoli of Sidney, Rose (Kevin) Sherwood of Clifton Park, Roseanne Grigoli of Po... (AllOTSEGO (blog))
