HAMDEN - Rosemary G. Roberts, 72, of Hamden, passed away on April 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to the late Anthony and Doris (James) Gerasia in March of 1950 in Albany.

She was a student at Delaware Academy but graduated from Inglewood High School in California in 1968, SUNY Oneonta in 1973 and from SUNY Buffalo law school in 1976.

Rosemary married Rick Roberts of Delhi, in 1974 and they spent 47 wonderful years together.

She is survived by her spouse; also daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Carrie Roberts, Jon Grawe and Colton Grawe of Hendersonville, North Carolina; as well as two sisters and their families, Theresa and Jon Goldstein of Rush and Antonia Lynn and Steven Watkins of Hamden. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles.

She was the matriarch of the family supporting them through the many passions and difficulties.

Rosemary, a retired Assistant U.S. Attorney in charge of the Rochester office of the Western District of New York, was a fierce prosecutor who prosecuted many auspicious cases during her tenure.

She and Rick relocated, purchased land and built their dream home in 2004 in Hamden, where they enjoyed their retirement. Rosemary found joy in horse ownership and showmanship and owned several Morgan horses. She also had a love for painting, gardening and genealogy. She particularly enjoyed her vacations to the sunny beaches of Florida. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 30, at Hall & Peet Funeral Home, 134 Main St., Delhi.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at the First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton St., Delhi, followed by a reception at Bluestone Restaurant at Delhi Golf Course, Delhi, at 4 p.m.

Share condolences with Rosemary's online at www.hallandpeet.com.