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- Rose M. Micale, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 21, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital due to COVID and after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Born in San Pier Niceto, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Franzi) Micale.
At age 10, Rose moved with her family to Olean, NY. After 2 years, the family moved to Niagara Falls, NY where Rose attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Niagara University in 1964 and later received her Master’s Degree from Buffalo State College. On July 11, 1964, Rose married Frank P. Micale at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls. Rose taught English for 1 year at Niagara Wheatfield High School and later was a substitute for many years at Niagara Wheatfield, Prince of Peace and St. Joseph’s School. She was active at St. Vincent de Paul Parish and taught religious education. Rose enjoyed cooking and gardening and was a Bocce champ in the Niagara Falls Bocce League on women’s and mixed teams. She was also an avid volunteer for the Girl Scouts, ArtPark, and many other causes. Above all, Rose enjoyed family gatherings and her greatest joy was being with family. Rose wrote a treasured 300 page autobiography during her final two years.
In addition to her husband, Rose is survived by her five children, Annette (Christopher) Pisarcik, Peter (Maria) Micale, Theresa (Frank) Abbruscato, Anthony (Christine) Micale and Michael (Rachel) Micale; ten grandchildren, Jonathan (fiancé Victoria), Rebecca (Nicholas), Nicole, Daniel, Amanda Rose (fiancé Taylor), Jessica, Angela, Allison Rose, Lucas and Noah; great granddaughter, Stella Rose and brothers Pat (Phyllis) Micale and Anthony (Kim) Micale as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28 from 10 – 11 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 North Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Abt 1940 - 2021 (~ 81 years)