John Bligh
- Retired school counselor
- Adlai Stevenson HS, the Bronx
Rose Mary Infantino, a retired school counselor, was devoted to her students at the now defunct Adlai Stevenson HS in the Bronx. As their college counselor, she helped set them on the path they would follow after high school.
Rose loved her job and it showed — through accomplishments including a nomination as Guidance Counselor of the Year. She died of coronavirus on April 13 at age 88.
Before moving to Newtown, Connecticut, Rose lived most of her life in the Bronx. She was active in her Allerton community, including at St. Lucy’s Roman Catholic Church and on the 49th Precinct Council.
A UFT member for 37 years, Rose had a master’s degree in education from City College of New York and a master’s degree in guidance from Lehman College. An undergraduate accounting major, she met her husband when they were both students at the City College School of Business and Public Administration, now Baruch College. They wed in 1954, soon after he returned from serving in the Army, and were married for more than 65 years.
Rose initially taught business and computer classes at James Monroe and Christopher Columbus high schools, both in the Bronx, before spending her last 10 years as a school counselor at Stevenson.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Rose loved dancing and playing bridge.
She is survived by her husband Robert A. Infantino, her son Anthony G. Infantino, her daughter Annemarie Murphy and six grandchildren.
Condolences may be sent to:
Robert A. Infantino
22 Michael Way
Patterson NY 12563
She will be missed
Many,many thanks to Mrs. Infantino for her unwavering care and concern for the many, many people she encountered in her life. May her loving family find solace in the fact that Mrs. Infantino sought to improve the lives of her fellow human beings—- and she succeeded magnificently …………..
RoseMary was a very sweet woman. For about a year, I worked with RoseMary in the College Office at Stevenson HS . RoseMary was very dedicated to helping her students find the right fit for them in their college choices. She was a wealth of knowledge and was very willing to share. Although, we have not been in touch for some years since our retirements, her loss is very sad. Condolences to her family and friends.
Rest in Peace. Praying for the family.
Thank you so much for all you have done for our children in the Bronx Community. Prayers to your family.
Rest in peace, beautiful lady. From one educator to another.