Rose Marie Tomczewski, 66, of New Bedford, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at home following a brief but courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was the wife of Wayne M. Tomczewski with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.
Born in Woonsocket, RI, she had resided most of her life in New Bedford. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1974.
Mrs. Tomczewski had worked as a Social Worker for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Department of Transitional Assistance for 32 years. Upon her retirement, she worked at the Christmas Tree Shops and most recently at The Polished Look as a receptionist.
Rose Marie spent many years devoting her spare time to youth bowling leagues at both Bowler’s Country Club and WonderBowl as the director of the Classic League. She also enjoyed fundraising, coaching and traveling with many young bowlers for the Junior Gold Championship competitions throughout the country. She was very proud her induction into the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in 2006 for her years of meritorious service.
Rose was an avid bingo player and enjoyed spending time at Foxwoods and Tiverton Casinos and traveled often to Atlantic City with her friends. When she wasn’t gambling or cruising to Bermuda, she could be found at all of her grandson’s baseball games and practices, as well as all of his bowling events.
As a selfless person who found joy in helping others, she spent time helping her friends, family and the elderly every chance she could.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her daughters, Beverly Rebelo and her husband Eric and Tammy Alves and her significant other Bryan Callahan all of New Bedford; her grandson Eric Rebelo Jr.; and several nieces and great nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9 am from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 am in St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 5-8 pm.
