A Life That Touched Many
Rosetta J. Mundt lived a life of faith, grace and love. She was born in Castiglione di Sicilia and spent time in Australia before immigrating to the United States at age 8. Her parents' fierce determination to build a new and meaningful life and shaped her into a formidable woman of strength and commitment. Her childhood was filled with lessons of the importance of grit, hard work and familial bonds.
Rosetta placed high value on education and, as a first generation college student, she earned s Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY in 1982. She married David Mundt, the love of her life, in 1986 and raised three children: Stephanie (1987), Natalie (1989) and Noah (2000). Rosetta loved being a mother and never missed a single dance recital, soccer game or school event. Her six grandchildren were the light of her life and, despite living in different cities, she was devoted to being an ever-present and loving grandmother. Rosetta was the true belle of the ball, and she could work a room like no one else. Time spent with Rosetta was filled with flowing conversation (often about politics!), constant laughter and never-ending wit. She treasured her dozens of close friends and loved hosting gatherings. She wore her heart on her sleeve, and she was often sought out for advice. You never had to wonder what Rosetta was thinking or feeling, and this is just one of the millions of reasons that she was so loved.
In 2024, Rosetta retired from Strong Memorial Hospital after three decades of service. It was her dream to live near the ocean and, together with her husband, she built her dream house in Bluffton, South Carolina. She spent the last several months of her life traveling the world, planning the opening of her own Reiki studio, and rediscovering her relationship with God. She believed we are all extensions of the Creator, and she would often remind us that we all have an innate power to heal ourselves. She loved the slowness of her retirement, and she was at peace taking long walks and spending long afternoons out on her front porch. She was a strong supporter of the space exploration program and lifelong fan of The Bee Gees, and she never turned down a rerun of the original Star Trek. She never let a phone call go unanswered, and she worked hard to maintain all of her relationships despite the new distance of thousands of miles.
Rosetta's impact on the world was evident at her memorial service, when over 900 people came to show support for her loved ones and honor her magnificent life. We continue to be in awe at the outpouring of compassion from all who knew her. We will miss her like we have never known for the rest of our lives.
