Rosalie A. Blair

Ilion-Utica - Rosalie A. Blair (Sbaraglia), 88 years old, formerly of London Towers , Ilion , passed peacefully into the loving arms of her father Jesus Christ.

She was born on August 31,1929 in Utica , The daughter of Julio and Carmella Sbaraglia. Rosalie was married to the late Clifford T. Blair in 1946.

Rosalie was a woman of faith. The past years she enjoyed teaching and sharing the word of the lord through Bible classes. Rosalie loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She loved to sing, and enjoyed playing Bingo and cards.

Rosalie is also survived by her Brother, Anthony Sbaraglia, of Rome, NY; sister, Margaret LaPoint, of Auburn, NY; daughter’s, Diane Sweezey Lane, of York, PA, Linda Marrotta Brundige and son-in-law Terrance Brundige, of Amsterdam, NY, Erin Blair Thayer, of Ilion, NY; Son, Clifford Blair and daughter-in-law Micky Blair, of Claremont, NH; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Christine Blair Foster; Sisters, Josephine Druck, Amelia Pimpinella, Ann Knapp; and sister-in-law Patty Sbaraglia.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home’s original location at 102 West St. , Ilion .

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Rich Schauff, officiating.  Burial will be in Armory Hill Cemetery , Ilion .

Anyone wishing to share a memory of Rosalie, or add to her online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com .

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave. , Gloversville , NY 12078 .  Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.

Rosalie’s Family has entrusted all service  arrangements and supervision to their family Funeral Director, Don Applegate.