Obituary of Roxanne M. Bouse

     Roxanne M. Bouse, 62, of Utica, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.

     Roxanne was born in Utica, on January 16, 1961, the daughter of Ronald and Eleanor (Sansone) Bouse.  She was raised and educated in Utica and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy.  Roxanne will be remembered as a free spirit who loved her cats, especially her “baby” Smokey, who Roxanne always said would be waiting for her in heaven someday.  She was of the Catholic faith.

     Roxanne is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Nicole and Abdul Naseer, Tina Makuch and Krista Fusco; Numerous grandchildren, including Giavanna Walker, Deja McLean and Valentina Naseer; numerous great grandchildren including, Everleigh Harvey; her mother, Eleanor Campbell and her siblings, Donna, Joseph, Donald, John and Ronald, Jr.  She was predeceased by her father, Ronald and longtime companion Joseph Santillo.

     Visitation for family and friends is Monday, March 6, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica.

     Roxanne’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Roxanne’s social worker Joan for the loving support and guidance you provided to her over the past 5 years. A special thank you to Dr. Natalie Pavelock, for the wonderful care and compassion you provided to Roxanne