Rosalie Palermo
Rosalie Palermo, 93, longtime resident of Dickinson, passed away at the Resort at Texas City, April 10, 2020. Rosalie was born February 24, 1927 to Maurice and Lena Giamalva in Dickinson. Raised in Dickinson, Rosalie was in the first cheer-leading squad at Dickinson High School. She married Sam “Tree Top” Palermo on November 17, 1946. Rosalie was a loyal member of Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church serving in the Altar Society and a member of Catholic Daughters. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary post 6378. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
Rosalie leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Vickie Heckendorn; sons Bobby Sam Palermo and wife Liz, and Michael Joe Palermo and wife Becky; sister Jennie Mae Rossacci; sister-in-law Catherine Palermo; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
There will be a private graveside burial at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. We will honor Rosalie at a Memorial Visitation and Mass at a later date.
Vickie, I’m so sorry about your mother. I’m glad that you will get to bury her. I hope there’s some comfort in that.
Vickie, Bobby Sam and Michael Joe,
Your mother was so kind. She had an infectious laugh!! Always smiling. So glad God kept her on this earth for a good while. I remember when we were young she would invite anyone into the house with goodies and a gift of gab. She was so interested in anything we were doing. She was faithful and fun. Glad we all had the opportunity to know her. God bless you all.
Kat Baldwin-Bruysschaard