Obituary of Rosemarie Ridings

Ridings, Rosemarie of Hannacroix, age 78, passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 after a brief illness. Rosemarie was born in Woodside, N.Y. on Aug. 6, 1933 daughter of the late James & Rose (Haupert) Decker. Moving to upstate NY in 1975; she was employed by the National Bank of Coxsackie, Greenville, N.Y. until retiring in 2003. But, her main priority in her life was raising her 5 children. She was the matriarch of her family. Beloved Mother of Elizabeth Flach (John), Laurence Ridings Jr. (Kathleen), Rosalia Patton (Clark), Frances Ridings-Basso (Anthony), Denise Ridings (Frank). Adoring Grandmother to 15 grand-children, several nieces, nephews and in-laws. Survivors include: her loving sister, Lorraine and brothers Daniel (Harriet) and Harold (Joan) and sister-in-law Elaine. Rosemarie was predeceased by her husband, Laurence Ridings Sr.( the love of her life) Also her siblings Anna, Lillian, James, William, Joseph, Edward and Richard. Mass of Christian Burial will be Fri. Oct. 14, 11am at Our Lady of Knock Shrine SR 145, East Durham, NY.Family & friends may call at the A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home 4898 SR81, Greenville, NY 12083 on Thurs. Oct. 13 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8PM. To remember Rosemarie in a special way please feel free to donate to the Town of Westerlo Rescue Squad, PO Box 12, Westerlo, NY 12193. Light a Candle at ajcunninghamfh.com.