Rosemary J. Gaddini, age 88, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was a resident of Colorado Springs for 53 years.
Rosemary was born on November 18, 1936, to Ferdinando and Rosalia Savastano in Trieste, Italy. She married Gino and moved to Chicago where they started their family. They later moved to Colorado. They celebrated 65 years together.
Rosemary was a wonderful seamstress. She loved making, fixing and sewing clothes for her family and friends. Her family was most important to her. She loved spending time with her children and especially her grandchildren. Rosemary loved playing cards with family and friends and would often be caught burying a “red three” without others seeing. She loved to dance and would make us smile with her mispronunciation of words. She enjoyed drives with the family in the mountains and Sunday family dinner was the highlight of her week. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Rosemary is survived by her sister, Fernanda Maugeri; children: Audrey Ko, Diana (Buddy) Warner, Barbara (David) Cavender, Chris Franklin, Gina (Daniel) Shocklee and Greg Gaddini; grandchildren: Matthew, Erica, Heather, Julie, Brittany, Adam, Kristyn, Ryan, Wesley, Zachary, Luke, Brianna and Robyn; thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Gino Gaddini; son-in-law, Joseph Ko; granddaughter, Shannon Ko; sisters, Franca Devescovi and Liliana Katalenas; and brother, Leno Savastano.
The family of Rosemary would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for loving our mom until the end. We especially thank Dena and Nick, her nurses; Kim, her social worker; and Deacon Dave, her spiritual advisor. You were a blessing to our mom and to our family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
There will be a Memorial Mass and interment later this summer. Updated information will be found here…
Savastano Fernanda
8 May 2025We are very sad for our loss. We remember Rosa as sweet and happy sister and aunt.
We are sure that her journey brings her back to our dear loved ones.
Fernanda Savastano and Maugeri’s family
Hays Family
9 May 2025I did not know Rosemary, but I knew her grandkiddos. Her family is missing her already. Heaven gained quite an angel. Sending love to all her family.
Kathleen Calderone
9 May 2025Diana,
Don and I were very sorry to hear about your moms passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your mom rest in peace.
Kathy and Don Calderone
Ginny Bell
9 May 2025She is a precious, precious, precious lady that we will all miss. I thank the Lord I had the privilege of getting to know her laugh with her and enjoy her life. I thank her family for sharing her with me and letting us be friends. She will surely be missed by her children and her grandchildren and her great grandchildren Love and miss you, Rosemary.