Rose Marie Effinite, 87, of Union Township passed away the evening of December 15, 2019 at her residence. Born on November 23, 1932 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Marie Catalano DeMase. On May 1, 1954, Rose Marie married her beloved husband, Thomas O. Effinite. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2017.

Rose Marie was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Site. She enjoyed visiting casinos. She truly loved cooking for her family for the holidays, especially at Easter and Christmas and enjoyed all of the family get-together’s. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family. Rose Marie had devoted sixty-two years of her life to the care of her handicapped son before he passed away earlier this year.

Rose Marie is survived by her daughter, Anna Marie Perkins and her significant other, Raymond Barlett, two grandchildren, Dana Marie Alfasatleh and husband Hamzeh, Marissa Rose Thomas and husband, James, two great-grandchildren, Zain and Harper.

In addition to her parents and husband Rose Marie was preceded in death by her son, Thomas B. Effinite, brothers, Rocco DeMase, Rudy DeMase and her sister, Gloria Perrotta.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 18, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 South Mill St. A Blessing Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at the funeral home. Deacon John Carran of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate.

Entombment will be in Parkside Mausoleum.