Mary Stella Rozzi, 97, formerly of Castle Street died Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born on October 20, 1925 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Angelo and Antoinetta (Tesone) DeRosa. She was married to the late Andrew Charles ‘Chuck’ Rozzi, who died on November 24, 1997.
Mrs. Rozzi was a member of Holy Spirit Parish. She was a waitress at Fountain Restaurant retiring after 62 years. She enjoyed baking cookies all year long and loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by four children, Anthony A. Rozzi and wife, Merry Kay, of Pittsburgh; Dennis J. Rozzi and wife, Pamela; Michelle L. Stroia and husband, Brad; and Linda M. Budai and husband, John, all of New Castle; one brother, David DeRosa, one sister, Elsie Pallott, twelve grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, William Rozzi, five brothers, Harry DeRosa, James DeRosa, Michael DeRosa, Anthony DeRosa, and William DeRosa, and two sisters, Connie Pauline and Rosemarie Coratto.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A Blessing Service, officiated by Seminarian Dan Roberts of Holy Spirit Parish, will be celebrated Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 11:00 am at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel.Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.
Eternal rest grant unto Mary, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.