Rosemary V. Carbonara, 91, of Cuero, TX passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. She was born on November 17, 1922 in Ottine, TX to Richard and Mary Blakeslee Ryan. She married her beloved, Richard “Neal” Carbonara, on December 28, 1946 in New York City.
She is survived by her daughters, Rosemary A. Bitterly of El Lago, TX, Roberta M. Blank (Chuck) of Cuero, Rheta V. Williams (Mike) of Cuero, Regina A. Koenig (Stanley) of Victoria, and Rhonda F. Jasso (Raymond) of Fulshear, TX; sons, Richard N. Carbonara, Jr. (Chris) of Cuero, Raymond J. Carbonara (Lori) of Seminole, FL, Russell T. Carbonara of Cuero, and Ryan P. Carbonara of Spring, TX; brother, William Vincent Ryan; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 65 years; daughter, Virginia L. Carbonara; brothers, Richard Ryan and Bernard Patrick Ryan; sister, Frances Aileen McMahan; son-in-law, Joseph Bitterly; and daughters-in-law, Marjorie and Linda Carbonara.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 31, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. with a rosary starting at 6 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home in Cuero. Services will be held Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 1 p.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Cuero with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Pallbearers include William Carbonara, Gregory Bitterly, Joseph Bitterly, Daniel Blank, David Blank, Douglas Blank, Robert Neal Williams, and Brian Williams.
Honorary pallbearers include Julia Stafford, Diana Torres, Donna DiCenso, Kim Koenig, Michelle Koenig, Stephanie Koenig, Allison Koenig, Carmel Jasso, Shelby Jasso, Rachel Byrne, Christine Harper, Cathy McKnight, Brian Carbonara, and Joey Carbonara.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic School Guardian Angel Fund, St. Michael’s Catholic School, or Incarnate Word Convent.
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
Freund Funeral Home 361-275-2343.
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