Rosealie Jean Caruso Perfili

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Rosealie Jean Caruso Perfili

1939 ~ 2024

Our dear sweet mother, Rosealie Perfili, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1939 to Angela and Nick Caruso in Joliet, Illinois. She graduated from Cyprus High School in 1957. She married her caring and devoted husband, Fred Perfili, on June 7, 1958, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Magna. They were married for 65 years and lovingly raised three daughters, Vickie, Joanie and Christine. Rosealie dedicated her career to Mountain Bell, later known as US West, and retired after 37 years of service. Prior to retirement she earned her interior design certificate.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who touched the lives of those around her with her generosity, compassion and love. She cherished her entire family and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  

Our mother was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. She was very active in the Church, serving as the president of the Ladies Guild, participating in the choir, helping at the annual spaghetti dinners, and volunteering for other events and activities. She was elected as the parish’s Woman of the Year in 2004.

She is survived by her husband Fred Perfili; her daughters Vickie (Randy) Venemon, Joanie (Russ) Dobesh, Christine Perfili (Jim) Schnitter; grandchildren Brooke (Nicholas) Guido, Jordan Venemon, Alexandra Dobesh, Matthew and Amanda Schnitter; and great-granddaughter Charlotte (Charlie) Guido. In addition, she is survived by her step-grandchild Jenna Dobesh (James) Mancuso and their children Jules and Pia. She is also survived by her sisters Anne Wallwork and Antonette Swasey, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Nick and Angela Caruso, her sister and brother-in-law Sue and Ted Pasternak and her brother-in-law Larry Swasey.

Our family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the caregivers who cared for our mother during her illness.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 South 9000 West, Magna. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., followed by the rosary at 8 p.m.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 11 a.m., with a visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, you may consider making a donation to support the construction of Our Lady of Lourdes, Magna CCD Center in memory of Rosealie.