Obituary of Rosemarie Coletta

Rosemarie Coletta was born in Utica, New York on April 15, 1946. We lost our beloved Rosie on January 4, 2016, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. When you met Rosie, you couldn't help but fall in love with her. This woman was the definition of never giving up the will to live. She had the kindest soul anyone could have ever imagined. If you had the pleasure of meeting Rosie then you knew she survived 27 years of cancer while raising a family, caring for her loving husband, working full time, attending trade school, and supporting other cancer survivors all the while, keeping her upbeat and positive attitude. Rosie was a large part of her community. It's hard to go anywhere in town and not meet someone who loved her. Rosie and her family had been visiting Lake Havasu City regularly since 1969 and she and her husband fulfilled their dream of moving here in 2002. Rosie spent 2 years working as a Certified Nurse's Assistant at Havasu Regional Medical Center. Up until her death she still ran into people who remembered the incredible care she gave during their time in the hospital. Unfortunately, due to complications with her cancer she was unable to continue with the physical demands of her nursing job. She had been fighting fiercely ever since. Rosie is survived by her daughter, son, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren. She is now in Heaven as a Beautiful Angel watching over and protecting us from above. May you rest in peace Rosie, you will be incredibly missed. A Celebration of Life and viewing is scheduled for 1:00PM Friday, January 8, 2016, at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home located at 21 Riviera Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Reception to follow; details provided at the viewing. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.