Rose Gemma

April 11, 2020

Rose Gemma, 97, a lifelong Dobbs Ferry resident, died April 11, 2020. Rose was born in Dobbs Ferry, the daughter of Angelo and Teresa Tisi. On June 22, 1947 Rose married Joseph Gemma, her high school sweetheart, at Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Joe predeceased her in 2012. She was predeceased by her sister Antoinette and her brothers Anthony and Angelo Tisi. Rose, a dedicated homemaker, also worked as a teachers aide for the Dobbs Ferry School District. She loved those years, the students and her colleagues. After her retirement, she volunteered at the Community Hospital of Dobbs Ferry for many years. Rose loved her village of Dobbs Ferry, Our Lady of Pompeii Church, shopping, the NY Yankees, cooking, camping, her friends and most of all her family. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and loyal friend. Rose was a special woman who was joyful, full of love and laughter with a zest for life. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who was blessed to know her. She is survived by her daughters, Christine Gemma (Keith Quinn), Marilyn Gemma (David Lebedin), grandchildren, Tessa LeFevre (Katy Hurtle), Erik LeFevre (Kathryn), her cherished great-grandchildren, Parker, Jaxson, Ryan and Layla and her 3 nephews and 2 nieces. Due to current circumstances, a memorial service to celebrate Roses life will be held at a later date.