Rose Marie (Scavio) Lombardy

Rose Marie (Scavio) Lombardy, 92, of Sandusky, passed away late Sunday afternoon, March 19, 2023, at her home after a lengthy illness.

   Born on July 29, 1930, in Sandusky, OH the daughter of Peter Aloyisus and Carmella "Minnie"  (Caponi) Scavio.  She attended and graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School and later graduated from Sandusky High School in the class of 1949.  Rose Marie married her soul mate, Don E. Lombardy, Sr., on August 16, 1949, together they had owned and operated  the Lombardy Music Store for 44 years.  

   She was a lifetime member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where she helped out in many different ways, by teaching religious education, working on funeral luncheons and filling the candles in the church, to name a few.  She also was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post # 2529.  Over the years, Rose Marie enjoyed spending time with her family by cooking for them, baking and crocheting, as she made numerous items, like hats and blankets, for her family, friends, as well as, donating many of the items to those at the hospital.

   Rose Marie is survived by her children; Eric (Lisa) Lombardy of Sandusky,  Donna Schrim of Naples, FL, Pam (Dave) Beverly of Huron, Don S. (Teri) Lombardy, Jr. of Marblehead, and Rick Lombardy of Sandusky; five grandchildren, Lauren, Catie, Rilea, Jovi and Nicole; also by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, of 52 years, Donald E. "Don" Lombardy, Sr. on May 2, 2001; her son-in-law, Doug Schrim; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas L. (Marge) Scavio; and her nephew, Thomas P. Scavio.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Rose Marie on Thursday morning, March 23, 2023, at 10 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.   Fr. Monte Hoyles officiating.  It was her wish to be cremated following the Mass.  An interment of the cremains will take place later in the Calvary Cemetery Columbarium, Sandusky.

   In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870;  Back To The Wild, P.O. Box 423, 4504 Bardshar Road, Castalia, OH 44824 or to the Southern Care Hospice, 9501 U.S. Highway # 250, Suite # 2, Milan, OH 44846.

   Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.

   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Rose Marie's family at davidfkoch.com.

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