Roseann Foglio

On June 5, 2024, Roseann Foglio of Naples, Florida, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully. Born in South Philadelphia, and living in Delran NJ, and Yardley PA her life was full of friends and dedication to the community. Summers were spent down the shore in Wildwood Crest with the circle of friends holding court on the beach, sharing chicken cutlet sandwiches but never sunscreen. As a trailblazer for women of her generation, she earned her BA from Temple University and a master's degree in education and embarked on a distinguished career in teaching. Starting her career at Sterling High School and then during the turbulent 1960’s, she served as principal of the evening school at Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, New Jersey. She was an avid promoter and participant in political protests for civil rights. She completed a 20-year career as a professor of mathematics at Gloucester County College, where she fulfilled her love of math and helping students. She consistently tutored the many struggling math students, always finding a way to inflict her love of the subject even on those who professed true Math Anxiety. She authored a textbook for returning older students to college, convincing them that math was just a part of their daily lives. Upon retiring she dedicated her love and devotion to the family by helping to raise her three grandchildren, Christian, Gaby, and Laila. Her three musketeers provided constant giggles and kept her running ...leading to her excellent cardio capacity. Her move to Naples with her high school sweetheart and husband Frank of 63 years, allowed Roseann to enjoy a new community of friends at Pelican Marsh, where Roseann became the Rosebud of the tennis courts, always a fierce competitor and loyal teammate. She always made sure there was something sweet to share after all that exercise. Beyond tennis was her love of music especially Andrea Bocelli or a good show tune. One of her favorites was "Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” which she adopted as her personal anthem. The jitterbug with Frank was always a treat to watch as the two of them killed it on the dance floor. Roseann always turned heads with her passion for style, including her collection of Mary Frances handbags and statement hats. Her laugh was infectious, especially with her beautiful grandchildren. No piece of chocolate was safe in her presence, and she would travel miles to hunt out a chocolate pretzel or some mint chocolate chip ice cream. Her days started with a mug of coffee, or two or three, and Sudoku. Her lifelong devotion to St Jude supported her undying faith. She will be mourned and greatly missed by her daughters Christiana Foglio (son-in-law Douglass H. Palmer) of Princeton NJ and Tracy Foglio (son-in-law Mark Issa) of Wrightstown PA, as the true matriarch of the family. She will always remain in sweet memory, as Nana to Christian Issa, Gabrielle Issa, and Laila Rose Palmer. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank J Foglio of Naples. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Roseann’s name at the nonprofit Avow Hospice of Naples. https://avowcares.org/ A Celebration of Life is planned for October in Naples. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Roseann Foglio

May 20, 1937 - June 5, 2024