Obituary of Rosaria Cascio

Rosaria Cascio (nee Portera), 77, of Westerleigh, passed away at home peacefully on September 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Salvatore; loving mother of Andrea Cascio and his wife Christine, and Melina Randazzo and her husband Robert; cherished grandmother of Gabriella, Salvatore and Vanessa; dear sister of Maria Matassa and her husband Joseph, and Rosa Battaglia and her husband Vi ncent. She was also survived by several fond nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cascio was born in Cefalu, Italy, in 1943, and emigrated to the United States at age 19, settling in Staten Island. Rosaria was a proud homemaker and was an excellent cook. She worked for a short time as a Seamstress. She enjoyed listening and dancing to classic Italian music. Her family meant the world to her, especially her siblings, children and grandchildren. Rosaria was a devout Catholic, who regularly attended mass. Funeral from the Matthew Funeral Home, Inc., 2508 Victory Boulevard, on Monday, departing at 10 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family R.C. Church at 10:30 am. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, from 2:00 to 7:00 pm. Due to the pandemic, all visitors to the funeral home and church must wear a mask and the number of visitors allowed will be limited.