Rosemary Cox Kamenca

Rosemary Cox Kamenca, 79, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 8th with her daughters; Andrea, Alicia and Anissa by her side. Originally from Rossford, Ohio, the only daughter of Mary Elizabeth Collette and Jesse Cox. In addition to her daughters and grandchildren, Rosemary is survived by her youngest brother Kevin. Rosemary is preceded in death, most recently, by Robert “Bob” Kamenca, her husband of 60 years, who passed away in October, her three older brothers and parents.

Having lost her mother as a small child, Rosemary was always grateful to the many strong women in her life, who helped her weather life’s, sometimes seemingly insurmountable, challenges; her beloved Aunt Eunice, Katherine, the nuns of St. Ursula, our Ohio family, their amazing lifelong friends and her newer Facebook friends, many of whom continued to lend support; visiting, calling and sending notes filled with loving words, encouragement and kindness.

Rosemary took pride in promoting education for her daughters, especially, but also through her pursuits as a Sales Manager for World Book. She believed education was the best gift that could be given to children. Rosemary was an avid reader and shared that love with her daughters. Rosemary also took pride in having the opportunity to stay at home with her daughters and in creating a loving home.

Rosemary was a talented quilter, making many quilts through the years. One for every grandchild, many sent with love to family afar and given as gifts of appreciation to those near.

Rosemary did not wish to have a community service. Messages and remembrances may be left at https://www.simplycremationaz.com/obituary/rosemary-cox-kamenca/ or place a donation in her name to Hospice of the Valley (https://hov.org), to whom we are so grateful for the care of both our parents at the end of their lives.