Roseann O'Keefe

RoseAnn Ciaramitaro O’Keefe, 91, died Monday, July 29, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of Brian Thomas O’Keefe (dec.) whom she married in 1952. She was the daughter of Salvatore and Stella Ciaramitaro and daughter-in-law to Tom and Lu O’Keefe all of Grosse Pointe and all who predeceased her. She was the beloved sister of Richard Ciaramitaro of Rochester Hills, and the late Sam Ciaramitaro, Charlie Ciaramitaro and Frank Ciaramitaro. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Marie Ciaramitaro, Ninfa Ciaramitaro, Mary O’Keefe and Kathleen “Katie” Littman. She was predeceased by her sisters-in-law, Carol Ciaramitaro, Patricia Rauss, Jane Hubik, Betty Takala and Eileen O’Keefe. She was predeceased by her brothers-in-law, Donald O’Keefe and Robert O’Keefe.

RoseAnn is survived by nine children, Thomas O’Keefe, Michael O’Keefe, Diane O’Keefe, Maureen Cousins, Stephen O’Keefe, Kelly O’Keefe, Barry O’Keefe, Sharon Newlon and Janet O’Keefe; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Born June 21, 1928, RoseAnn was a graduate of Dominican High School and attended the University of Detroit and the Catholic parishes of St. Joseph, St. Clare de Montefalco, St. Joan of Arc and Holy Family in Grand Blanc. She was a lifelong resident of Michigan, including Detroit, Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores and Grand Blanc.

RoseAnn volunteered for the Michigan Red Cross, Bon Secours Hospital and Genesys Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11804 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, with reception to follow.

Donations may be made to the Capuchin Mission at thecapuchins.org and the Flint Public Library at FPL.info.

Here is Rose Ann O'Keefe’s obituary. Please accept everyones sincere condolences.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rose Ann O'Keefe (Grosse Pointe, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 91, on July 29, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rose Ann O'Keefe.

She was predeceased by : her husband Brian Thomas O'Keefe; her parents, Salvatore Ciaramitaro and Stella Ciaramitaro of Grosse Pointe; her parents-in-law, Tom and Lu O'Keefe of Grosse Pointe; her brothers, Sam Ciaramitaro, Charlie Ciaramitaro and Frank Ciaramitaro; her brothers-in-law, Donald O'Keefe and Robert O'Keefe. She is survived by : her brother Richard Ciaramitaro of Rochester Hills; her sisters-in-law, Marie Ciaramitaro, Ninfa Ciaramitaro, Mary O'Keefe, Kathleen "Katie" Littman, Carol Ciaramitaro, Patricia Rauss, Jane Hubik, Betty Takala and Eileen O'Keefe; her children, Thomas O'Keefe, Michael O'Keefe, Diane O'Keefe and Maureen (O'Keefe); her cousins, Stephen O'Keefe, Kelly O'Keefe, Barry O'Keefe, Sharon Newlon (O'Keefe) and Janet O'Keefe.

Donations are suggested to the Capuchin Mission at TheCapuchins. org and the Flint Public Library at FPL. info.