Rosemary Oberlander Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 15, 2012.

OBERLANDER, ROSE MARY

Rose Mary G. Oberlander, 94, of Greenwich passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. She was born Rose Mary Harvey in Brooklyn, NY, to the late William P. Harvey and Gertrude D. Harvey. She is a graduate of the College of Mount St. Vincent, Riverdale, and St. John's University, where she received Master's degree in Library Sciences. She married the late Martin J. Oberlander on May 5, 1953. Over the past several years she was an active volunteer at The Greenwich Thrift Shop and St. Michael's Parish. Her daughter, Regina O. Cholnoky, survives her along with son-in-law Thomas V. Cholnoky, and two grandchildren TJ and Ryan. A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Greenwich.

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November 25, 2012

Paul Harvey

I will not only miss you Aunt Rosemary but the
Birthday and Christmas cards as well.

Love,
Paul

November 20, 2012

pam quackenbush

Regina
Your mother was so sweet & a lovely lady. I was introduced to your mother in 1988 @ St. Michael Church. She touched so many people with her lovely smile.
Please know your mother & all your family are in all our thoughts & prayers.
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Pam & Scott Quackenbush

November 20, 2012

Jean Anderson Ayres

I remember your mother as a lovely and gentle woman. I am so sorry for your loss.

November 17, 2012

Tim & Judy Fine

Rose Mary was such a lovely person and a wonderful neighbor and friend to our great-aunt Leona. We will always be grateful for her kindness and caring.

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Funeral services provided by:

Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home - Greenwich

31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830-6512

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