Rosemarie Keefe

Rosemarie Keefe, 62, of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born September 29, 1962 in Naugatuck to Owen and Ann Keefe.

Rosemarie was a loving mother to her sons Patrick and Paul. She was an avid animal lover, taking in strays and volunteering at animal shelters. She loved cooking and hosting family gatherings, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Rosemarie is survived by her partner Thomas Ward of Waterbury, her sons Patrick and Paul Jacques of Southington, her siblings Katherine Schweizer of Prospect, Michael Keefe of Southbury, and Patti Welinsky of Woodbury, her nieces Katie Keefe, Sarah Hoffman, Lauren Ryerson, her nephews Tim Keefe, Stephen Welinsky, and several grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her nephew David Schweizer.

In Rosemarie’s honor please consider donating to your local pet rescue.

Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to assist Rosemarie's family during this time and invites you to share your condolences for them on her tribute wall.

“There is No Light Without a Dawning

No winter without a spring

And beyond the dark horizon

Our hearts will once more sing…

For those who leave us for a while

Have only gone away

Out of a restless, care worn world

Into a brighter day.”

By Helen Steiner Rice

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