Rose Marie Perelli, 81, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Gracedale Nursing Home.

Born : Rose Marie was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Harry and Maria (Minotti) Gabrielli.

Personal: Rose Marie was married to Jay Arthur Perelli before his death in 2001. She was a graduate of Easton High School, class of 1950. She also attended Allentown Business School, and Northampton Community College. She worked as a secretary for over 25 years at Easton Area School District, before her retirement in 1993.

Memberships: Rose Marie was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Pope Pius XII Assembly.

Survivors: Rose Marie is survived by her son Dr. Joseph A. Perelli and wife Kathy of Bath, PA; daughters Donna Marie Rosen of Princeton, NJ, Deborah Ann Polish and husband Jonathan of Bayside, NY; a sister Adrienne Opitz of Tatamy, PA; brother Robert Gabrielli of Stockertown; grandchildren Jessica, Jennifer, Rachele, Kenneth, Melissa Rose, Joelle, Magen, and Jay. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by sisters Theresa Brown, Dolores Baker; brothers Rudolph, Dr. Albert, Anthony, and Oliver Gabrielli.

Services: A calling hour will be held on Tuesday from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 pm in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery, Easton, PA. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com