Obituary of Rosalie Walker

Rosalie (Carbone) Walker, 90, passed away peacefully in her home in Amsterdam with her loving family by her side on December 24, 2020. Rosalie was born in Amsterdam on June 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (DeRose) Carbone.

 

Rosalie attended Amsterdam schools. She met her future husband, Edward B. Walker, in California while he was in the Air Force. They were married on May 5, 1956, and lived in Sacramento, CA for the majority of Edward’s service in the Air Force, with the exception of three years spent in Japan. They moved back to the Amsterdam area upon Edward’s retirement from the Air Force in 1968, and they were inseparable until his death on January 21, 1997.

 

In addition to her parents and husband, Rosalie is predeceased by her sisters Jean (Benjamin) Vasi, Norma (Aurelio) Fiorillo, and Louise (Jack) Passa; brothers Paul (Edna) Carbone, John (Doris) Carbone, and Joseph (Alba) Carbone; great-nephew Vincent Fiorillo, niece MaryJean Lauchaire, grandson Larry R. Parkes, Jr., and son-in-law Edward LaPorta.

 

Rosalie is survived by her children, all of whom were her favorite: Maria (James) Troskowski, East Nassau, NY; Carol (Donald) Lindley, Guilderland, NY; Loretta LaPorta, Fort Johnson, NY; James (Debra) Walker, Ballston Spa, NY; and Linda (Edward) Givis, Amsterdam, NY; her grandchildren Jayden Troskowski, Donald Lindley II, Dustin Lindley, Stephanie Skelton, Michelle (Nick) LaPorta, Joshua (Josie) LaPorta, Lance (Allisha) LaPorta, Ashley LaPorta, Nathan (Kelly) Faiola, Shawna Wood, James Walker, Edward (Morgan) Givis Jr, and Samantha (Ryan) Sheehan; great-grandchildren Nicholas Lindley, Kaylee DeCheck, Khloe Parkes, Greyson Lindley, Kincade Lindley, Adrianna Skelton, Camden Skelton, Kianna Russell, Camryn LaPorta, Preston LaPorta, Gemma Callander, Tyler Halsted, Alex Clairmont, Jordan Clairmont, Landon Sheehan, Liam Sheehan, and Hudson Givis; nieces Diane Wojnar, Patricia (Jeff) Gardner, Patricia Hook, Mary Lou (Dick) Winks, Jacqueline (Tony) LaBate, Judith (Lenny) Darrigo, Paula (Dave) DeLong, and Marianne (Paul) VanWormer; nephews Michael Carbone, Vincent (Mary Fran) Fiorillo, Charles (Corinne) Vasi, Michael (Leta) Vasi, James (Ute) Carbone, and Jeffery Carbone; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

 

Rosalie was a homemaker for many years.  During that time she provided child care for many children in the Amsterdam area and she is still beloved by many of them.  Once her children were older, she worked several years for Coleco. She also worked several years as a cook for the Sanford Home on Guy Park Avenue where she received a standing ovation one year by the residents for her home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner.  After leaving Sanford Home she worked as a cook for the Amsterdam School District. Rosalie was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.   She was a member of the Christian Women’s Society for many years where she served as past President, and other offices. 

 

Rosalie was beloved wherever she went. She was a favorite of the neighborhood, young and old, and everyone looked forward to her homemade pizza during neighborhood block parties. Her faith was unwavering. When friends or family were in need of prayers, they all asked Rosalie to pray for them because it was felt that her prayers were always answered.  People came from miles for her family gatherings. She loved to crochet and made many afghans, not only as gifts for family members but for seniors and pet shelters.

 

In lieu of flowers, Rosalie asked that any donations made in her memory be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org

 

Services are private.  Burial will take place in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010.  Please visit the online memorial at www.brbsfuneral.com

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