With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rosemary (Sawma) Gardner of North Tonawanda, New York, who passed away on August 30, 2023 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, George Sawma and Emma Sawma; her aunt Nellie Frosini; her daughters, Melanie Riester (Dave) and Pamela Gardner; her grandchildren, Ashley, Alexis and Amber Riester; her sisters, Joyce Tornambe and Suzanne Lysaght; and also Captain Glenn D. Gardner.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wattengel Funeral Homes Inc

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September 1, 2023

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“In loving memory of Rosemary (Sawma) Gardner, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love and peace, Rosemary's friends from the GEICO Licensing Department (Karen, Christine, Jenelle, Julia and Kristen)”

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533 Meadow Dr, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

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