Rosalie (Zubalik) Russo

Rosalie (Zublik) Russo, age 99, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2015. Born in Schenectady NY on March 19, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Alzbeta and Ludvik Zubalik.She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Russo, whom she married in 1945.She was also predeceased by siblings Stella Wojnar, Elizabeth Harasimowicz, Joseph Zubalik and Anna Zubalik. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine Russo Crotty of Patterson, NY as well as her grandchildren Michael (Kimberly) Wright, Michele Wright Greco , Elizabeth (Jason) Bisson and Erin (Mark) Ardino.She was also "Oma" to nine beloved great-grandchildren who will miss her warm smile and comforting touch.In addition, she leaves behind a brother, William Zubalik, of Schenectady as well as several nieces and nephews. Educated in Schenectady NY, Rosalie worked for most of her adult life, retiring from the NYS Department of Tax and Finance in 1981.Prior to its closing, Rosalie was an involved parishioner of St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.After the closing of St. Cyril's she became a communicant of St. Gabriel's.She spent much of her retirement time lovingly caring for her daughter Elizabeth Russo Wright who suffered with Friedrich's Ataxia.Elizabeth predeceased her in 2013. The family would like to thank Rosalie's friends and neighbors, especially John and Dagmar Rossi, Chris Petrucco, Chris Bennett and Lisa Koveleskie, who brought her much love, joy and happiness.Their continued visits and assistance together with the help of caregivers Annabel Berlinger and Elena Vergara made it possible for Rosalie to spend her remaining years in the home in which she lived for over 65 years. Friends and relatives are warmly welcomed to call on Thursday, July 30th from 6-8PM at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Schenectady, NY and to attend a funeral mass to be held on Friday, July 31st at 10AM at St. Gabriel's Church, 3040 Hamburg Street, Schenectady.Interment will take place at Sts. Cyril & Method Cemetery at a later date. As a supporter of many local organizations, it would be Rosalie's wish that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the charity of your choice.