Mary Conboy Rossiter passed away peacefully on Monday April 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, MA, she was educated in local schools and graduated from Cathedral High School. She was also a graduate of Trinity College in Washington, DC, and Springfield College where she received her Master of Education degree.
Mary was a resident of Longmeadow for 44 years, where she was a member of St. Mary’s Church. Having moved to East Longmeadow in 2001, she was also a resident of Sarasota, FL for several years. She taught Mathematics at East Longmeadow High School for twenty years, and served the East Longmeadow School system as Mathematics Coordinator until her retirement in 1991.
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years, John Rossiter, and her brother Jack Conboy. She leaves two sons, James Rossiter and his wife Angelica, of South Windsor, CT, Robert Rossiter of East Longmeadow, MA, and three daughters, Ann Buchholz and her husband Joseph, of Oxford, MA, Katherine Shore and her husband, Edward of East Longmeadow, MA, and Nancy Rossiter of Yulee, FL. She also leaves four grandchildren, Caitlin and Liam Shore, John Buchholz and Nicolas Rossiter.
The family would like to thank Mary’s special angel, Sylvia for the extraordinary care she provided.
Her calling hours will be from 9am-11am Saturday April 13, 2024 in Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation, 220 N Main St., East Longmeadow, MA. Her service will begin at 11am. Rites of Committal and Interment will follow at the Longmeadow Cemetery on Williams Street in Longmeadow, MA. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. To leave an online condolence visit www.forastiere.com.