Eva M. Rosato

February 23, 1928 - February 23, 2022

Eva Marie Rosato of Coxsackie passed away on her birthday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born in Trenton, N.J. to Carl and Mary Lawrence. In 1946 she met and married the love of her life, Nicholas Rosato, and they moved to Coxsackie where they raised their children, Peggy Prostler, John Rosato (Mary Ellen), and Barbara Rosato. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Patricia Rosato, Marty Rosato (Kristy), Sean (Sarah) Craft, and Jessica (Dan) Pakatar; her cherished great-grandchildren, Natalie and Katie Pakatar and Silvi Rosato. She is also survived by her sisters, Gloria (Bob) Elliott, and Donna Lee; and sister-in-law, Bea Lawrence; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Eva was predeceased by her sisters, Lucille Lawrence, and Virginia Ross; and her brothers, Carl and Roy Lawrence. When first coming to Coxsackie, Eva worked at the G.E. Factory in Coxsackie, and then later became a school bus driver and bus aide for School Transit Company in the Coxsackie-Athens School District for over forty years. Eva was also a member of the Coxsackie/Ravena Columbiettes. The family would like to extend their deep gratitude for the compassion and care provided to Eva by the staff at the Home of The Good Shepherd in Malta and The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Guilderland. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 80 Mansion St., Coxsackie on Thursday, March 3, from 9:30 - 10 a.m., with the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow in the family plot in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, Coxsackie. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eva's memory may be made to St. Mary's Memorial Society, 80 Mansion St., Coxsackie, NY, 12051, or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of The W.C. Brady's Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, Coxsackie.