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Rose Mary Boito

10/18/1939 - 4/13/2025

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Obituary For Rose Mary Boito

Rose Mary Boito

October 18, 1939-April 13, 2025

Rose Mary Boito, 85, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Edmund and Clorinda (Peduto) Allen.

Rose Mary married James Boito on June 2, 1962, he preceded her in death on October 29, 2014.

She is survived by her son, Edmund A. Boito (Nancy) of Linglestown; two daughters: Therese A. Perino (Dale) of Ashville and Andrea R. Boito (John Holobinko) of State College; seven grandchildren: Donte, Gina, Dillon, Ian, Dominic, Laura and Ryan; two great-grandchildren: Koraline and Emilia; two sisters: Anna Margaret Schreiber of Altoona and Virginia Graham of Florida and several nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Rose Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Allen.

She was a graduate of Mt. Gallitzin High School in Baden, PA.

Rose Mary was the owner of Aunt Rosie’s Restaurant, Park-n-Putt Golf and the Center for Results.

She was a member of the local chef’s association, was a piano teacher, a master Reiki instructor and thymo-kinesiologist.

Rose Mary enjoyed spending time playing cards, coloring, crafting and gardening with her close friends, Ann Barger, Lori Mitchell and Sharon Kutz.

Friends will be received from 3-6 pm, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 6 pm in the Stevens Memorial Chapel.

Interment will be held at St. Thomas Cemetery, Ashville, PA.

The family requests that contributions be made in Rose Mary’s memory to: National Psoriasis Foundation, 1800 Diagonal Road #360, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • Thoughts of Tranquility Floor Basket

    summit country club sent Thoughts of Tranquility Floor Basket for Rose Mary Boito - 04/16/2025

    Thoughts and prayers to your family. Summit Country Club Board of Directors.

  • Peace & Serenity Dishgarden

    Barbara Fogle sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Rose Mary Boito - 04/15/2025

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Dick, Avanelle, Sherry, Dawn and Rick

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    Laurie Craig sent Radiant Foliage Planter for Rose Mary Boito - 04/15/2025

    Andrea , Laurie and Family You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss! I pray for peace for all of you Love Laurie Craig

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    Boito, Donald sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Rose Mary Boito - 04/14/2025

    Don, Nancy, Scott and Jeannie All our love to the family

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  • 04/16/2025

    Barbara Rossi

    Rose Mary blessed us all when she came to a Halloween party (dressed as a bumblebee)) in the old church hall at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Frugality. She always radiated fun. Barbara (Rafacz) Rossi

  • 04/16/2025

    Jane Bickers

    I'm so sorry to learn of Rose Mary's passing, especially so soon after Anthony's death. My condolences to Anna Margaret and GeeGee. Thinking of the goodness of the entire Allen family, Jane (Coughenour) Bickers

  • 04/15/2025

    Sherry Slocum

    Aunt Rosie, so many cherished memories from our family reunions, putt-putt golfing, and the restaurant. Oh how I miss those times, and you - always filled with much love and laughter (and food!). Say hi to Uncle Jimmy for me. To Andrea, Tracy, Eddie and families, sending lots of love, hugs, and prayers your way and holding you close in my heart.

  • 04/15/2025

    Charline

    Rosie, There were so many things in this life that you excelled at, and so many lives that you touched. You were a kind empathetic healer, a leader in the field of homeopathic care in the area, and a teacher to all willing to learn. I've missed you. There weren't too many days that I didn't think of you. I lost you after Jim passed and am sorry I only found you again now. Thank you for years of being my teacher, mentor, and friend. You will never be out of our hearts. Say Hello to Duke, I'm sure he's been waiting for you. Charline and Stacy Glacken

  • 04/14/2025

    Sharon Boito

    Aunt Rosie, You will forever be a light in my memory — full of laughter love. Your kindness and the way you always made people feel seen and loved will never be forgotten. May you rest high on that mountain, surrounded by peace and beauty, just as you brought peace and beauty to those around you. Love you always. Sharon Boito

  • 04/14/2025

    Lois Fogle

    My name is Lois fogle and I loved Aunt Rosie. I visited her every chance I got and we always laughed the whole time. She & Jim hired me at the age of 16 to work at her pizza shop. Then we became so close they offered his mom's house next to theirs for my first husband to live. Rosie and were pregnant w our daughters Andrea was born in November and Christy in December...I can never imagine my life without Rosie and Jim and their kids. She enriched my life like no one else . We were "buds" and I will miss her with all my heart. Rest in peace dear friend tell Jim hi for me. I love you dearly.

  • 04/14/2025

    Nancy Boito

    Rose, you accomplished so much during your life. You ran the restaurant, raised your children, kept Jim in line, taught piano, and earned your accreditation as a Reiki master and in kinesiology. But I'll remember you most for the fierce love you had for your family. I'll be forever grateful for the love you showered on your family, particularly your grandchildren. I'll think of you each time I put pounds of butter in my mashed potatoes and melt equal parts brown sugar and butter for my yams. I'll leave the polenta recipe to more talented chefs.

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