Rosemarie L. Acheson

Rosemarie L. Acheson, age 91, born and raised in Batavia NY, passed away into heaven on November 8, 2026 in Rochester NY, where she resided for 2 years, after moving from her cherished home in Winter Haven, Florida. Born Jan 27, 1935, she was the oldest daughter of the late Joseph L. DiFazio and Margaret Castronova DiFazio. Rosemarie was preceded in death by her late husband, Major Gerald H. Acheson, when he passed in July 2005.

Rosemarie is survived by her three children, daughter Kathleen (Acheson) Esposito (Ralph), David Acheson, and Joanne (Acheson) McCracken (Brian). She also leaves wonderful memories to her loving grandchildren Monica (McCracken) Dinwoodie (Matt), Shannon McCracken, and Joseph Esposito (Kimmie), along with several great nieces and nephews.

Rosemarie is survived by her sister Gloria DiFazio Enes (Steve) and predeceased in death by her sisters Annette DiFazio Gullo (Vincent), and Virginia DiFazio Brewster (John).

Rosemarie was employed as a dental assistant and receptionist for 3 years with the late Dr. Ring of Batavia, NY. She was also employed with Robert Morris School for 25yrs, as a teaching assistant and worked for several years at the Batavia Daily News.

Rosemarie married Air Force Major Gerald H. Acheson on May 12, 1955. She lived throughout her marriage in many locations, due to being an active and devoted military Air Force wife. Rosemarie loved to cook and tend to her gorgeous roses. She embraced her family when they all gathered for holidays and family functions. She was very skilled in entertaining. She loved to dance, party, and had a beautiful singing voice. We will all miss her and keep her memories strong.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday November 13th from 9:00 – 10:30AM at Gilmartin Funeral Home 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation on Friday the 13th Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Rosemarie will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery.

To leave an online message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.