Rosemarie "Rosie" G. Regone O'Grady, 90, left this earth on November 9, 2024 at Parkview Regional Hospital. She was the first born daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa Regone of Lime Rock, NY. She was married to Thomas R. O'Grady, the love of her life on November 29, 1952. She retired from the Boy Scouts of America and had an extensive career in sales with Montgomery Wards, JC Penney's and Fort Wayne Newspapers. She was a Eucharistic Minister at Saint Vincent's Catholic Church and Queen of Angels Church. She was a member of Harvest House, Christ Renews His Parish and Seven Sisters Apostolate.

Rosie was very active with the community. She was a block captain for Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association eventually becoming its President. She was also involved with Northwest Area Partnership. She was on many committees such as Sewer Task Force, Police Take Home Cars, Franke Park Crime Watch and All American Cities. She also volunteered at Saint Joseph Hospital.

Rosie loved the Lord, family and community.

She is survived by her children, Teresa Marcotte (Dave) Dieringer, Deborah Headrick (Edwin) Fulton, Timothy (Donna) O'Grady, Daniel (Wanda) O'Grady, and Joseph (Donita) O'Grady; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; and first born daughter, Judith.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (1502 E Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825) at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a rosary service at 6:00 pm. Burial will follow the service at Highland Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.