Rose Marie East (1930 - 2016)

Rose Marie Louise Cassesi East was received into the Heavenly Kingdom on the First Saturday of the month, February 6, 2016. She died as a Faithful Servant to Our Precious Savior, Jesus Christ; His Blessed Mother, Mary and her parish St. Joan of Arc. She was a Devotee to the Brown Scapular Society; Faithful Daily Communicate; made the First Fridays & First Saturdays of each month; St. Padre Pio Society; Eucharistic Adorer on First Fridays at SJA; Seraphic Mass Association (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania); Altar Linen Committee; Rosary Group; Divine Mercy Group and CCW at SJA. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella at St. Anne’s Parish in Lodi, California.

She is preceded in death by her devoted, loving husband James S. East, an infant son, Gregory East, her parents John and Thomasina Cassesi and her siblings: Nicholas Cassesi, Frances Klinefelter and Jerald Cassesi. Rose Marie has a surviving sister, Gigi Finch in Ione, California.

Jim and Rose Marie’s surviving children are: Eugene A. East (wife Carol); Cecelia A East Reagle (husband David) and Julia East.

Rose Marie was a truly loving Italian Nana that held her 12 Grandchildren close to her heart and prayed for them constantly. She also was blessed with 10 Great-Grandchildren whom she adored.

Mom taught us to remain faithful to our Roman Catholic Faith and there was nothing more important than the Eucharist, Mass and prayer.

Rosary and Divine Mercy will be recited at St. Joan of Arc on Thursday, February 11th at 10:30 AM; Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions for the training of Nigerian priests. Make check payable to Dominican, Province of Nigeria; mail to: Dominican, Province of Nigeria, 4504 21st St., Mt. Rainier, MD 20712.

Source: http://www.hooverfuneralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10954/id/3594850