Veronica C. Graziose

On March 14th, 2023, Veronica Caroline Graziose, loving wife and mother of three passed away
peacefully in her home at the age of 80 years old. Veronica was born December 16th, 1942, on
a cold day in Queens, New York. She lived her childhood days with her two sisters, Dorothy and
Mary, and her brother Robert. Together they would go on an annual trip to Coney island and
have the time of their lives on the rides. Their childhood home’s stoop was the place to be, as
this is where the Bienemann family and neighborhood friends created the “girls club”. Ronnie
met the love of her life in high school, the late Phil Graziose, and together they created a
beautiful life together. They raised three men, Philip Jr., John, and Joseph in Ronkonkoma, New
York. Veronica or Ronnie, dedicated her life to her family. While raising her boys, Ronnie worked
at a nursing home as an aid, providing care to those who needed it most. She loved her sons
and their wives (Colleen, Jaime, and Betty) with her whole heart. She strived to make her
grandchildren, Laura and her husband David, Nicholas and his wife Ashley, Tricia, Alex, Jonny,
Adam, and Isabella, and the late Rose happy each day. Although her struggle with Alzheimers
prevented her from talking with her great grandson Henry, she created an everlasting bond with
him through fist bumps and kisses. She volunteered often with the church of the Holy Cross
where she would assist during funeral masses. She loved to meet with her prayer groups,
where she would strengthen her relationships with God as well as brag about her grandchildren.
Ronnie had a love for travel, reading, and staying up too late watching scary movies. Ronnie
was loved by many and will be greatly missed. You can honor her by remembering her as the
loyal, compassionate, selfless, and goofy woman she was.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, 5 Channel
Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 or on their website at: https://www.lidementia.org/contact-us