Roseann Alessandrini

SCHUYLER – Roseann (Scalzo) Alessandrini, age 85, passed away on Thursday November 5, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side and in her heart.

She was born in Utica on January 18, 1941, a daughter of the late Louis and Theresa Bottini Scalzo and was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On September 3, 1960, she married Robert “Bob” Alessandrini with whom he shared 58 years in a union dedicated to each other and their family. Bob passed away on June 21, 2019.

Before her retirement, Roseann was employed for over 35 years as the bookkeeper for the Town of Schuyler, Court Clerk. From 1991-2006 she and her late husband Bob, were the owners of the family business Maria’s Pasta Shop.

Roseann is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Renee Alessandrini, Rosetta and Michael Emma, and Roxann Nitti (Jeremi Martin), two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Stacey Alessandrini, and Russell Alessandrini and a son-in-law Alfonse Nitti. grandchildren, Crystal Seifried, Matthew Seifried, Erica Alessandrini, Christopher Emma (Tindle), Lauren and Jason Powell, Nicholas and Alexandria Nitti, Giavanna Nitti (Jarett), A.J. Nitti (Rebecca), Robert Alessandrini III, Paul Alessandrini, James Gibson, Leena and Chris Faulkner, Roseann and Cory Crump, and Melissa Alessandrini; many great-grandchildren; her sisters, Theresa “Terry” Zangrilli and Andrea Scalzo; her brother and sister-in-law Michael and Lisa Scalzo, and her sisters-in-law, Joan Gerardi and Carol Murine. She also leaves her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, especially her cousin Deacon William “Bill” Dischiavo and a special niece and goddaughter Rhonda Zangrilli-Russell.

She was predeceased by her daughter Regina Alessandrini on March 12, 2024, her sister Mary Louise LeClair, her in-laws Anita Louise Rodahan and Raymond J. “Ray Zang” Zangrilli Jr. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Monday November 16, 2026 at 12:00 Noon in St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. The family will greet visitors at the conclusion of Mass in church.

Funeral arrangements are by The Scala, Roefaro & Karboski Funeral Home 1122 Culver Ave. Utica.