Rosemary “Rosie” A. (Goralski) DeSouza, 87, of Avon/Canton, wife of the late Philip DeSouza, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Cherry Brook Health Care Center in Canton. She was born June 12, 1935 in Avon, daughter of the late Julian and Josephine (Plona) Goralski. Rosie was an Office Manager for Dr. Gladstone & Werdell Optometry for many years prior to her retirement. Rosie and Philip spent time in Florida and Maine where they had several friends. She was a member of the Church of Saint Ann in Avon. Rosie enjoyed her flowers and time with family.

She is survived by her children, Gary Wooten and wife Mary of Florida, Barry DeSouza and wife Kirstin of Simsbury, Bonnie McCool of South Carolina and Lawrence DeSouza and wife Irene of Canton; her grandchildren, Melissa DeJean and husband Brian, Tatum DeSouza, Beckett DeSouza, Barbara LaPorta and husband Jimmy, Samantha Alberts and husband Patrick, JJ Veilleux, Travis DeSouza, Nicholas DeSouza; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her 10 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4th at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike in Canton from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon closing with a catholic prayer service. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Avon. Donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter, at 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 or at . Please visit Rosie’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.