Obituary for Rosemarie Crowley (Devine)
Rosemarie Crowley, 93, of Enfield, beloved wife of the late Francis J. “Wee” Crowley (1994), entered into eternal peace surrounded by her loving family, Monday, Oct.7, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Rosemarie was the only daughter of the late William and Helen (Swords) Devine, both Irish immigrants. Born July 22, 1926, she was raised in Springfield, MA and moved to Enfield in 1947. She was a devoted wife and foster parent caring for over 350 foster children. Her dedication to providing a safe and loving home for so many earned her recognition as Foster Parent of the Year, as well as receiving several other awards. Devoted to her faith, she was a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick Church. Rosemarie was an avid Red Sox fan, and enjoyed cooking. She also loved taking trips to the casino.
She will be deeply missed by her children, Valerie Norris of Enfield, Cheryl Crowley (Franko) of Windsor Locks, Patrick Crowley (Barbara) of Enfield, Anthony DiPace of Enfield, Roy Crowley of East Windsor, Benji Ortiz (Lisa) of Ft. Smith, AR, Thomas Stevens of Enfield, Robert Ortiz of Salem, NC, Darrell Crowley (Kathy) of Enfield, Kevin Crowley (Agnes) of Enfield, Sandra Pouliot of East Windsor, and son-in-law Robert Coro; her grandchildren, Justin, Brittany, Greg, Devon, Robert, Allison, Anthony, Rose, Dylan, Shenna, Shaina, Shawna, Shivonne, Patrick, Michael, Brendan, SeanPatrick, Francis, and Timothy, great grandchildren, Autumn and Jameson, as well as many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and extended family. Besides her husband, Rosemarie was predeceased by a daughter Frances Coro and eight brothers. Visitation hours will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 10, 2019 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. Family and friends may gather at 11 a.m. Fri., Oct. 11, 2019 at Leete-Stevens for a procession to St. Patrick Church, 63 Pearl St. Enfield, for a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Committal will follow at St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery. Donations in Rosemarie's name may be made to the Enfield Food Shelf, PO box 699, Enfield, CT 06083. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com
She will be deeply missed by her children, Valerie Norris of Enfield, Cheryl Crowley (Franko) of Windsor Locks, Patrick Crowley (Barbara) of Enfield, Anthony DiPace of Enfield, Roy Crowley of East Windsor, Benji Ortiz (Lisa) of Ft. Smith, AR, Thomas Stevens of Enfield, Robert Ortiz of Salem, NC, Darrell Crowley (Kathy) of Enfield, Kevin Crowley (Agnes) of Enfield, Sandra Pouliot of East Windsor, and son-in-law Robert Coro; her grandchildren, Justin, Brittany, Greg, Devon, Robert, Allison, Anthony, Rose, Dylan, Shenna, Shaina, Shawna, Shivonne, Patrick, Michael, Brendan, SeanPatrick, Francis, and Timothy, great grandchildren, Autumn and Jameson, as well as many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and extended family. Besides her husband, Rosemarie was predeceased by a daughter Frances Coro and eight brothers. Visitation hours will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 10, 2019 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. Family and friends may gather at 11 a.m. Fri., Oct. 11, 2019 at Leete-Stevens for a procession to St. Patrick Church, 63 Pearl St. Enfield, for a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Committal will follow at St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery. Donations in Rosemarie's name may be made to the Enfield Food Shelf, PO box 699, Enfield, CT 06083. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com