Rosalie D'Andrea

Age 79 years, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Joliet on July 16, 1944.

Rosalie was along-time Realtor and City Servant to her beloved City of Joliet. Her proud life-long accomplishments included Rosalie's City of Joliet Service: City Council 1987-1991, City Plan Commission 2011-2017, City Public Service Committee, 1998-1999, Public Service Committee, 1998-1990 and served two terms on the Rialto Board, 1993-1994 and 1995-1999.

Rosalie's Realtor History: She was a licensed realtor for 46 years (1977-2023), most recently with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group and HRI Referrals Inc. During her tenure as a realtor, she served on numerous committees including: Governmental Affairs, Legal Committee, Global Community Outreach Committee, Affiliates Committee, RPAC Committee, Nominating Committee, The Board of Director for Three Rivers Association of Realtors (2011-2015). She received a Life-time Achievement Award from The Three Rivers Association of Realtors in 2016 and she was designated a Realtor Emeritus in 2017.

Rosalie's Political History: She served as a Republican Precinct Committee Woman, Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1992 and an Actual Delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1996.

Rosalie was also a member of the American-Italian Cultural Club.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, Armand and Rose (nee Puleo) D'Andrea; her brother, James D'Andrea; her brother-in-law, August "Gus" Martinucci and her niece, Nicole Trevino.

Rosalie is survived by her brother, Nicholas (Marilyn) D'Andrea; two sisters, Marion D'Andrea and Pat (late, Gus) Martinucci; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends also survive.

In accordance with Rosalie's wishes, private funeral services will be held followed by entombment at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, Romeoville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle Joliet, Illinois 60431 (www.lightways.org) or Realtors Relief Foundation (www.nar.realtor/about-nar/grants-and-funding/realtors-relief-foundation) would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangements have entrusted to the Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Il 60435 Richard J. Tapella-Funeral Director. For information, please call (815) 725-0100 or you may visit Rosalie's tribute page at www.farkasfuneralhome.com