RoseMarie Brizek, 85, of Lincoln University,died Sunday, Jan. 22, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born Dec. 7, 1931 in Catasauqua, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Alice (Forner) Zernhelt. She and her family moved to West Hazelton in 1945, where she resided until 1949.
RoseMarie became a registered nurse at St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Reading, Pa. in 1952, and she worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital for over 30 years. She also spent several years as a visiting nurse in Reading. She married the late John C. Brizek of Kenhorst in 1960. They were married for 20 years until his death in 1981.
She lived in Kenhorst, until 2006, when she moved to live with her eldest daughter and family in New London (Lincoln University).
RoseMarie appreciated the importance of family and friends, and she enjoyed simple pleasures such as lively conversations with her youngest daughter, bird watching and pruning her rose bushes. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren.
RoseMarie is survived by two daughters: Caroline Lyons (husband Jeffrey), and RoseAnne Horan (husband David), and five grandchildren: Margaret, James, Patrick, Jordan, and Jason.
She was predeceased by one sister, MaryAnn, and three brothers: Theodore Jr., Donald, and Francis.
You are invited to visit with RoseMarie’s family and friends from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 300 State Rd. West Grove, PA 19390. Her Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately in Reading. Contributions in her memory may be made to Family Promise of Southern Chester County 105 West Evergreen St PO Box 326 West Grove, PA 19390. Arrangements are by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 610-444-4116 of Kennett Square. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
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