Rosemary JoAnn Marcoux Longino

Mrs. Rosemary “Roses” Longino, age 96, of College Park, GA passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. Roses Marcoux Longino pledged Kappa Alpha Theta at Florida State in 1946. She was an extremely active and well-loved Life Loyal alumnae, and served in many roles in the Atlanta Alumnae chapter, including President and Recruitment Chair. She hosted the Theta Officer Workshop at her home in Lake Rabun for many years and it became affectionately known as the Theta Retreat. She was instrumental in setting up the Ruth Robie Lacey/Rosemary Longino Scholarship, which is awarded annually through the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation to deserving college juniors who are Florida or Georgia residents. She served as Alumnae District Officer and attended Theta National Conventions for many years. In her later years, she was an active Diamond Pansy member. She served on the Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Board of Directors and was recognized by the organization as a Lifelong Supporter. In 2005, she was recognized as the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association (AAPA) Panhellenic Woman of the Year, where she was honored for her involvement in AAPA, sorority work on both local and national levels, community involvement, and professional commitments. Roses upheld Theta’s long tradition of leading the way for women’s groups and women in higher education throughout her life. Born and raised in Miami Fla, the daughter of Jess and Ida Marcoux. She attended Miami High School, and Florida State University. She met and married Ira in the late 40’s. Her family enjoyed most of their recreational time at Lake Rabun, living there in the summers and spending most weekends there in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. She was active in the Lake Rabun Association and was given the 1994 Whippoorwill Award. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ira T. Longino; sons, Charles T. Longino and Jack P. Longino. She is survived by her sons, Stephen J. Longino of Kennesaw, GA, William T. Longino (Leigh) of Buford, GA, Paul Longino (Cathy) of College Park, GA; grandchildren, Melanie Williams (Kyle), Christopher Longino (Kristen), Jessica Longino, Lacey Longino, Thomas Longino, Katelyn Longino, Emily Longino, Mason Longino, Charlie Longino, Zach Longino, Jessica Woodring, Whitney Owens; daughter-in-law, Gloria Longino and many great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Woodward Academy Gresham Chapel, 1600 Rugby Ave., College Park, GA, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 12:00 with Father Kevin Hargaden officiating. The family will receive friends at Gresham Chapel from 11:00 until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at College Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to Kappa Alpha Theta, https://www.kappaalphatheta.org; Lake Rabun Scholarship Fund, www.lakerabun.org; or The American Cancer Society, www.donate3.cancer.org. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com.

Rosemary JoAnn Marcoux Longino

October 27, 1926 - January 5, 2023