Celebrating the life of
Rosemary Bongiovanni Christensen
March 03, 1955 - June 11, 2026
Rosemary Bongiovanni Christensen, age 71, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. She was born in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey on March 3, 1955, to the late Frank Bongiovanni and the late Carmella Terzoule Bongiovanni. She was raised in Neptune City and has lived in Savannah for forty-four years. She was a chair side dental assistant for twenty years before running a very successful Critter Control business with her husband, John retiring six years ago. Rosemary loved cooking for family and friends, loved painting and will always be remembered for making everyone smile and feeling loved. Her warmth, generosity, and kindness touched everyone she met.
She is survived by husband John, son Jason & wife Jeanne, daughter Carmella, brothers Frank Bongiovanni & wife Shirley, Joe Bongiovanni & wife Barbara, sister JoAnn Harman & husband Loy, brother-in-law Dr. Chris Christensen, sisters-in-law Mary Francis Corklin & husband Bob, Barbara Mueller & husband Al, and many nieces & nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel from 1:00 until just prior to the service. The memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel with Father Gabe Cummings officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital by visiting their website, www.stjude.org.
We will keep you all in our prayers. So grateful to have hugged your mom one last time. What a joy it is to know that she is in the presence of God. May God keep you cloaked in strength and peace during this time.
- LaRonda & Delpriest Stokes, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of Rosemary's passing. My condolences to John and family.
- Robert Morrissey, Savannah, Georgia
John, sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and family!
- Bob White, Greensboro , Ga
My heart goes out to you. She will be terribly missed.
- Andrea Mesaros , Savannah, Georgia
A candle has been lit!
Keeping all of you in my thoughts n prayers. Grateful for all the childhood memories of family summer visits at the shore with Rosemary and her siblings. No better cousins could ever be wished for. She will be missed dearly by all whose lives she touched.
- Maggie Bongiovanni Stephenson, Brick, NJ
A candle has been lit!
Sending my love & prayers to you and the family. Rosemary will truly be missed by her family and friends.
- John Bongiovanni, Freehold, NJ
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rosemary, Joann and I grew up together and had many fun times at their home in Neptune. Rosemary was the youngest and always so sweet and loving. It was better than summer camp to visit my cousins along Shark River. I can still hear her laughter at the silly games we would make up. The laughter we all will now miss.
- JoEllen Cirlincione Petronzi, Maplewood, NJ
I really can't find the words to express how I feel about Rosemary's passing. I know how everyone is feeling sadden by her loss and I can only say how sorry I am for a John and her children. And for her sister Joann and brothers Frank and Joe. I just can't get it through my head why this happens to such good people. Cousins are all we have left since all our parents have all passed Let try and remember the good times we had growing up and try and stay intouch with each other more often. To all Rosemary's immediate family and all of us that are hurting I wish you all good health and happiness
- Dennis & Carolann Sheridan , Spotswood , New Jersey
Rosemary was my first girlfriend in Kindergarten in Neptune City. Sending our condolences.
- Gary S Crawford, Neptune City, NJ
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Wed, June 17, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Wed, June 17, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200