Obituary of Rose Marie Warrick

Terrific Mom & Grandma

Rose Marie Warrick, 91, of Morris Township passed on August 10, 2023 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown. 

Born and raised in Morristown, Rose Marie graduated from Bayley Ellard High School in 1950. She has resided in Morris Township for the past 68 years. 

Rose Marie was a parishioner of St. Virgil's Church; and enjoyed being a member of the Madison Seniors, St. Virgil's "Prime Time", VFW POST 3401 Ladies' Auxiliary, and Fairchild Firehouse Ladies' Auxiliary. In her spare time, she also voluteered as a Polling Officer for the Morris County Board of Elections (1950 - 2021); booked tours as a "Tour Bus Director" for various groups; and served as a Girl Scout's Leader for the Brownies. 

Rose Marie is survived by her devoted children, William J. Warrick, III, and his wife, Jean, Gerald "Jerry" R. Warrick, Elissa "Lysa" M. Gagliardi; and "Bonus Daughter", Wanda Rodriguez. She is also survived by her dear brother, Gerald H. Bischoff, and his wife, Carol; her cherished grandchildren, Kyle J. Gagliardi, and his fiance, Kelly Weissert, William J. Warrick, IV, Jason Warrick, Brandon Warrick, and Emily Warrick; and her beloved nieces and nephew, Mary Wear, Alison Gallagher, and Jerry Bischoff. 

Rose Marie was predeceased by her parents, Robert F. and Mae M. Bischoff; her step-mother, Rita (Burke) Bischoff; her husband, William J. Warrick, Jr.; her infant son, Jeffrey James Warrick; her brother, Robert F. Bischoff; her son-in-law, Joe Gagliardi; and her grandson, Jeffrey Warrick. 

Rose Marie enjoyed doing catalogue shopping; watching her soap operas; cheering her amazing Mets; and watching Jeopardy while sipping her bourbon Old Fashions. But, most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.  

Family and friends are welcome to gather on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 4-8pm at Dangler Funeral Home, 600 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Virgil's Church, 250 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in memory of Rose Marie may be made to: Shriner's Hospital for Children (www.donate.lovetotherescue.org).