Rosalie Triozzi

Rosalie Triozzi, age 94, of South Amboy, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 9, 1931, in Staten Island, New York, Rosalie was the daughter of Stanisolao and Rosalie Fasulo. She was raised in a close-knit home alongside her siblings and carried the values of family, education, and compassion throughout her life. A proud graduate of Curtis High School, Rosalie went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Hunter College. After graduating, Rosalie settled in New Jersey with her former husband, Philip Triozzi, where she devoted her life to teaching and the role she cherished most - being a mother to her sons. Rosalie earned her Master of Education in 1966 and her Master of Science for Teachers in 1970 from Rutgers University. For 53 years, she dedicated herself to teaching mathematics, influencing generations of students with her commitment to education and her belief in the power of learning. Her classroom was a place of encouragement and inspiration, where students not only learned math but were taught the value of hard work, curiosity, and perseverance. Beyond her role as a teacher, Rosalie was an advocate for her fellow educators. In 1979, she was elected as president of the East Brunswick Education Association and she proudly served in that role for many years. She fought tirelessly for the rights and needs of teachers. Her leadership was characterized by integrity, empathy, and an unwavering dedication to the betterment of the educational community. Rosalie faced every challenge head-on and inspired others to do the same, becoming a true leader in every sense of the word. She was chosen as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Rutgers Graduate School of Education in 1979. She was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, an Honor Society in Education, in 1967. She became a local legend, remembered for pulling into the school parking lot on her motorcycle in the mornings, inspiring students with her unshakeable independence. Her many other hobbies reflected her creative and vibrant spirit—knitting, gardening, candle-making, solving logic puzzles, and baking delicious pies, cheesecakes, and zeppoles. Her signature dishes included rice and beans, pasta fagioli, pizza, and lasagna. Her scrapbooks, filled with photographs and memories, are a testament to her deep love for her family and her desire to preserve every beautiful moment spent together. She had a special love for animals and was rarely seen without a furry friend by her side, most recently her cherished cat, Oliver. Rosalie found peace in the quiet beauty of nature, often spending her days outside beneath the warmth of the sun with Oliver on her lap. Rosalie is predeceased by her parents, Stanisolao and Rosalie Fasulo, her loving son Peter Triozzi, and her siblings, Mary Burtner and Tony Fasulo. She is survived by her devoted son Paul and his wife Barbara, her daughter-in-law Nancy, and her sister Jenny Wilson. She also leaves behind her adoring grandchildren: Vinny, Victoria, Nicholas, Kirstin, Kelsey, and Michael, and her beloved great-grandchildren: Dante, Graeme, Levi, and Arabella. Her legacy of love, strength, and generosity will live on in them. In honor of Rosalie's lifelong love for animals, the family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a local animal shelter, such as the Old Bridge Animal Shelter or the Monmouth County SPCA, in her name. Details on how to donate are below. Rosalie's life was full and the legacy she leaves behind is one of exceptional strength, profound care, and unwavering devotion to her family, her community, and her principles. Her memory will continue to inspire and guide us, and she will remain in our hearts forever. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 11, 2025 at St. Gabriel's Historic Church located at 549 Rt 520 Marlboro, New Jersey 07746. A private Interment of Ashes will be held Tuesday, August 12, 2025 St. Gabriel Cemetery, Marlboro, NJ. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com For Donations to the Old Bridge Animal Shelter: If you would like to make a monetary donation, please mail your check, payable to 'Old Bridge Animal Shelter' to The Old Bridge Animal Shelter, One Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857. We also accept gift cards for Chewy, ShopRite and Walmart. If you are making a donation in memory of someone who has passed away, include the name of the person you wish to be remembered as well as the address where we can send an acknowledgement to the family. If you would like to donate food or toys, or other items needed by the shelter, you can do so via our Amazon Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RP13054XNRJQ?ref_=wl_share For Donations to Monmouth County SPCA A donation in memory of a person can be a meaningful and heartfelt testimonial. https://monmouthcountyspca.org/support-us/donate/

Rosalie Triozzi

April 9, 1931 - August 3, 2025