Rosemary 'Toots' Cerone, 97 of Tinton Falls, died peacefully on Monday, December 8th. Mrs. Cerone was born and raised in Newark lived there until moving to Sea Bright in 1979. She later moved to Long Branch before moving to Tinton Falls. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Red Bank and a …
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Rosemary 'Toots' Cerone, 97 of Tinton Falls, died peacefully on Monday, December 8th. Mrs. Cerone was born and raised in Newark lived there until moving to Sea Bright in 1979. She later moved to Long Branch before moving to Tinton Falls. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Red Bank and a member of the St. Ann's Society. Rosemary was a member of the Sigma Rho Gamma Sorority for over 60 years. Toots was a Waitress at Thomms Restaurant, Newark for many years. Toot's and her high school friends and their husbands had formed their own club known as The Friends Club, they traveled the world together and kept many family and friendship traditions with monthly get together's at each family's home. Rosemary was a kind and honorable woman, who always had a smile on her face. She was always dressed to the nines, from her beautiful hats, pins to matching pocket books to her beautiful suits. Often, Toots, would be mistaken for Queen Elizabeth. Her great passion was her family, the love of her life whom she married in 1942, Aldo Cerone, her two children Patti O'Connor and Rick Cerone, along with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Toots, traveled the world extensively with her family. She loved sports, never missing her son Rick's little league, Pop Warner, high school and Seton Hall games culminating in watching Rick play for the New York Yankee's. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Aldo Cerone and her son-in-law, John O'Connor. Surviving her son Rick Cerone, Long Branch and Franca DiLisio; her daughter Patti O'Connor, Oceanport; her sister, Kathryn DiGiovanni and her son, Joey Tinton Falls with whom she lived; her grandchildren, Jennifer Mazza Macioch and her husband Chris, Jessica, Carly and Nikki Cerone; her great grandchildren, Drew, Cameron and Christian. Visitation, Wednesday Dec. 10th, 4 to 8 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. The funeral mass will be offered Thursday, Dec. 11th, 11:30 am, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 121 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, contributions in the memory of Mrs. Cerone may be made to The Monmouth County Food Bank. To place a message of condolence in Toots book of Memories please visit www.woolleyboglioli.com.
Mary Ellen Menza-Mullin
left a message on December 25, 2015:
Dear Patti, Rick, and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember her as a very sweet lady and her sharing family stories and laughs with me whenever we saw each other at games or family gatherings. Whenever your mom spoke of the two of you her eyes glistened with love and pride. I think the last time I saw her was at my Uncle Joe's birthday party several years ago. Tootsie, Patti, Catherine and I sat and talked for quite a while. I'm glad we had that time together. Now your mom is "Safely Home" and at peace, sharing stories and,yes, laughs with your dad and the families. My prayers are with you all. Love, Cousin Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen Menza-Mullin
left a message on December 25, 2015:
Dear Patti, Rick, and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember her as a very sweet lady and her sharing family stories and laughs with me whenever we saw each other at games or family gatherings. Whenever your mom spoke of the two of you her eyes glistened with love and pride. I think the last time I saw her was at my Uncle Joe's birthday party several years ago. Tootsie, Patti, Catherine and I sat and talked for quite a while. I'm glad we had that time together. Now your mom is "Safely Home" and at peace, sharing stories and,yes, laughs with your dad and the families. My prayers are with you all. Love, Cousin Mary Ellen
Laura Menza Wanco
left a message on December 20, 2015:
Rick and Patti, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was quite the character, sharing bench time with Ruthie and Nick watching Rick, she was one of Dads (Nick) favorite cousins. We didn't even know her name was Rosemary until later in our lives when it was explained to us that all the Rosemarys were given nicnames to tell them apart! May she rest in peace or dance away with her cousins in heaven! always, Laura
Wayne R Evans
left a message on December 11, 2015:
Dear DiGiovanni, Cerone and extended family, I'm so sorry for your painful loss. I've been a neighbor of the DiGiovanni family for 22 years and unfortunately never met Rosemary (Joe DiGiovanni's Aunt and Kathryn DiGiovanni's sister)in person. I regret not meeting Rosemary and having a chance to know her. From all accounts, she was a person I would have liked. Rest in peace Rosemary. God bless Rosemary and her Family. Wayne Evans
Gilda di Nallo-Niro
left a message on December 11, 2015:
Dear Pat and Rick, it was a real pleasure and honor to have met your lovely mother. I always enjoyed the time we spent together. Her smile will be in my memory for years to come. At times she made me laugh, may she rest in peace. Thank you all, for giving me this privilege to know her and her spouse Aldo, hugs to the family, Gilda
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Connie Sylvester-Hayes
left a message on December 11, 2015:
A candle was lit by Connie Sylvester-Hayes on 2015/12/11
Teri Galioto
left a message on December 10, 2015:
Rick, over the years you have shared your mom with me and many others every Christmas at the Grieco's home. Her smile just lite up the room. Thank you for that. My heart and deepest condolences go out to you and and your family. May she rest in peace.
Andrew & Angela Duke
left a message on December 9, 2015:
Rick, we were so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. This summer was the first time Andrew and I ever met your Mom. She left such an impression on us, and one we will never forget. We are thinking of you and your family and sending prayers and love your way. Our deepest sympathies. Love, Angela and Andrew Duke
Charlie & Vivian Broderick
left a message on December 9, 2015:
Dear Pat, Rick and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. She wil be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Cynthia Salzano
left a message on December 9, 2015:
The Gerard Family cousins lost one of its treasures with Tootsie's passing. I will never forget a young, blond girl madly in love with her husband Aldo. What a handsome couple they were! In recent years, Tootsie was one of the cousins who met on a regular basis for lunch to talk about the family and the wonderful times they shared. We called her "one of the hats" because of the beautiful hats she and her sister Kathryn wore wherever they went. Tootsie was always upbeat, never speaking ill of anyone. She loved people and showed it in her demeanor. Rest in peace, Toot. We love you now and forever.
Charles Cerone
left a message on December 8, 2015:
My Aunt Rosemary was an honorable woman who led a good, productive, long and healthy life. She is the last of a great generation in our family and we will all miss her. I'll always remember Aunt Rosemary with a smile on her face. In fact, I can only remember her smiling. It's what she did; she was such a happy person with a terrific attitude. My fondest memory is this - her big smile, dressed to the nine's, including her hat. The lady could style. I thank God Rosemary Cerone was my Aunt.
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Mary Ellen Menza-Mullin
left a message on December 25, 2015:
Dear Patti, Rick, and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember her as a very sweet lady and her sharing family stories and laughs with me whenever we saw each other at games or family gatherings. Whenever your mom spoke of the two of you her eyes glistened with love and pride. I think the last time I saw her was at my Uncle Joe's birthday party several years ago. Tootsie, Patti, Catherine and I sat and talked for quite a while. I'm glad we had that time together. Now your mom is "Safely Home" and at peace, sharing stories and,yes, laughs with your dad and the families. My prayers are with you all. Love, Cousin Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen Menza-Mullin
left a message on December 25, 2015:
Dear Patti, Rick, and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember her as a very sweet lady and her sharing family stories and laughs with me whenever we saw each other at games or family gatherings. Whenever your mom spoke of the two of you her eyes glistened with love and pride. I think the last time I saw her was at my Uncle Joe's birthday party several years ago. Tootsie, Patti, Catherine and I sat and talked for quite a while. I'm glad we had that time together. Now your mom is "Safely Home" and at peace, sharing stories and,yes, laughs with your dad and the families. My prayers are with you all. Love, Cousin Mary Ellen
Laura Menza Wanco
left a message on December 20, 2015:
Rick and Patti, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was quite the character, sharing bench time with Ruthie and Nick watching Rick, she was one of Dads (Nick) favorite cousins. We didn't even know her name was Rosemary until later in our lives when it was explained to us that all the Rosemarys were given nicnames to tell them apart! May she rest in peace or dance away with her cousins in heaven! always, Laura
Wayne R Evans
left a message on December 11, 2015:
Dear DiGiovanni, Cerone and extended family, I'm so sorry for your painful loss. I've been a neighbor of the DiGiovanni family for 22 years and unfortunately never met Rosemary (Joe DiGiovanni's Aunt and Kathryn DiGiovanni's sister)in person. I regret not meeting Rosemary and having a chance to know her. From all accounts, she was a person I would have liked. Rest in peace Rosemary. God bless Rosemary and her Family. Wayne Evans
Gilda di Nallo-Niro
left a message on December 11, 2015:
Dear Pat and Rick, it was a real pleasure and honor to have met your lovely mother. I always enjoyed the time we spent together. Her smile will be in my memory for years to come. At times she made me laugh, may she rest in peace. Thank you all, for giving me this privilege to know her and her spouse Aldo, hugs to the family, Gilda
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Connie Sylvester-Hayes
left a message on December 11, 2015:
A candle was lit by Connie Sylvester-Hayes on 2015/12/11
Teri Galioto
left a message on December 10, 2015:
Rick, over the years you have shared your mom with me and many others every Christmas at the Grieco's home. Her smile just lite up the room. Thank you for that. My heart and deepest condolences go out to you and and your family. May she rest in peace.
Andrew & Angela Duke
left a message on December 9, 2015:
Rick, we were so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. This summer was the first time Andrew and I ever met your Mom. She left such an impression on us, and one we will never forget. We are thinking of you and your family and sending prayers and love your way. Our deepest sympathies. Love, Angela and Andrew Duke
Charlie & Vivian Broderick
left a message on December 9, 2015:
Dear Pat, Rick and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. She wil be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Cynthia Salzano
left a message on December 9, 2015:
The Gerard Family cousins lost one of its treasures with Tootsie's passing. I will never forget a young, blond girl madly in love with her husband Aldo. What a handsome couple they were! In recent years, Tootsie was one of the cousins who met on a regular basis for lunch to talk about the family and the wonderful times they shared. We called her "one of the hats" because of the beautiful hats she and her sister Kathryn wore wherever they went. Tootsie was always upbeat, never speaking ill of anyone. She loved people and showed it in her demeanor. Rest in peace, Toot. We love you now and forever.
Charles Cerone
left a message on December 8, 2015:
My Aunt Rosemary was an honorable woman who led a good, productive, long and healthy life. She is the last of a great generation in our family and we will all miss her. I'll always remember Aunt Rosemary with a smile on her face. In fact, I can only remember her smiling. It's what she did; she was such a happy person with a terrific attitude. My fondest memory is this - her big smile, dressed to the nine's, including her hat. The lady could style. I thank God Rosemary Cerone was my Aunt.
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