Rosemary E. Palena, 84, formerly of Wallingford passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024. She was born and raised in Philadelphia. Rosemary was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Chestnut Hill College. In addition to caring for her family and home, she also was a teacher. She was a member of the Riddle Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, Rose Valley Folk, and the Mother’s Guild at Archmere Academy. Rosemary enjoyed playing cards but she cherished spending time with her family and friends, particularly in Ocean City, NJ.
She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Marie Catroppa; husband, Dr. Peter V. Palena.
She is survived by her children, Peter V. Palena, Jr. (Barbara), Susan Godwin (Glenn), David Palena, Scott Palena (Karen); brother, Frank “Butch” Catroppa, Jr.; grandchildren, Peter III (Erin), Kathryn Diener (Brendan), Kevin, Eric, Rosemary Faith, Shane, Liam, Alexis Godwin, and 2 step grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren.
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 24th at 11am St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA. Friends and family are invited for visitation from 9:30-11am in church. Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu flowers, the family is requesting donations to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 or https://www.foxchase.org/giving/how-to-give.