Conesus Lake: At age 88, Rose passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Martin and Clara Callahan. Rose is predeceased by her sister; Jean Schaumloeffel and her brother; Robert Callahan. Survived by her beloved husband of 68 years; William J. Beikirch, her children; James (Meg) Beikirch, Daniel (Marie) Beikirch, Laurie (Michael) Serpe, her grandchildren; Ryan (Julia) Beikirch, Morgan (Peter) Savino, Kyle (Sarah) Beikirch, Jessica (Griffin) Alford, Kelsie Beikirch, Rachel Serpe, Lyndsay Serpe, her sister-in-law; Caryll Beikirch, her great grandchildren, Sophie, Emma, Rowan, Charlotte, Eleanor, Kieran, and Camdan, along with several nieces and nephews.
Rose gave tirelessly of herself to others. Whether it was taking care of her family or volunteering for over 20 years at Monroe Community Hospital. She worked for Eastman Kodak Company for 10 years where she retired. Rose loved making cookies, reading, and saying the rosary, however nothing could come close to the love she had for her family. Rose was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, she will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 12PM at St. Matthew’s Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia. Interment will immediately follow Mass at St. Michael’s Cemetery on Shelly Road in Livonia. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Rose was a great lady and a good friend
Dear Bill and family,
My heart breaks for the sorrow you must feel having lost such a wonderful wife and mother-such a kind and gentle soul. My prayers are with you all.
Carol Stockslader
I’m so sorry to hear about Rose. She was a wonderful and kind woman. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and the family
Dear Bill and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Rose was a sweet, lovely, inspiring person. Walking by the cottage, she was always smiling, and willing to talk and share each day’s delights. Here’s hoping her spirit of generosity and grace pervades The Point, and the sweet memories of her give you strength.
ann Brighton
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. She has left a beautiful legacy of descendants who from her example, will pass her love of God & family on for many generations to come. You were all greatly blessed.
Meg and Jim,
So sorry for your loss. Mothers are very special. We are sending prayers and love your way.
Sincerely,
Jan and Joe Stevenson
We all loved Rosie! She welcomed all into her home and always had a kind word of love and support. She gave to others and worried more about everyone else’s needs than her own. You left a legacy in your wonderful family, Rosie!
Bill & Family, We are very sorry for your lost. Our prayers go out to you & your family. What a beautiful family. We will miss Rose. God Bless
Love Joe & Nancy DiBattisto
We are very sorry to hear that Aunt Rosemary has passed away. We understand how difficult it is to lose someone who is such an integral part of your family. She was a great lady and we know Uncle Bill will miss her greatly. Aunt Rose and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve her loss.
With sympathy and love,
Mariann (Callahan) and Fred Stiles
Sorry for your loss remember eating a lot of those cookies growing up. God bless
Please accept my sincere sympathy at this time of the passing of Rose. I am so grateful for the fun talks and times I had with her. Always a lovely welcoming way… Kate Kingsley.
What a loss! Please accept my deepest condolences and I am so grateful to have the family memories growing up. I always looked up to your family and her and Grandma Jean were two of the finest women on this planet. I’m so grateful that they both had so much faith and they are together again.
With much love,
Tracie (Jaggers) Strangman