Rosalie Bertolino Dollison, a native of Mobile, Alabama and resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 26, 2025, surrounded by her husband and children.
Rosalie was born on October 30, 1942, to Giacamo and Maggie O’Neil Bertolino. A graduate of Bishop Toolen High School Class of 1960, Rosalie spent more than twenty years at the University of South Alabama, where she served as secretary of the Chemistry Department.
Rosalie’s Catholic faith was the cornerstone of her life. She dedicated time daily to prayer and the Rosary. She was a member of Christ the King Parish. Her faith sustained her throughout her life.
Rosalie is an honorary member of the Order of Polka Dots. She was a passionate fan of her Atlanta Braves and the Alabama Crimson Tide. She rarely missed a game. Above all, Rosalie’s greatest joy was her family.
Rosalie is survived by her loving husband of 65 wonderful years, C.W. “Bill” Dollison. She is also survived by her two devoted children, Richard (Barbara) Dollison and Angie (Shanon) Burdett; eight treasured grandchildren, Sarah (Josh) Dollison, Ryne (Lizzie) Vincent, Andrew (Tara) Dollison, Cody (Diana) Vincent, Jaime (Heath) Horton, William Dollison, Rachel Daughdrill and Kristie (Tyler) Hadley; and six cherished great-grandchildren, Olivia Isabelle Yates, Madeline Vincent, Walker Horton, Alana Rosalie Vincent, Khloe Hadley and Kallie Hadley; her sister, Catherine Ankerson; along with many loving nieces, nephews and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings, Francis Tindel, Michael Bertolino, Marguerite Phillips, Joe Bertolino, Jack Bertolino, Raymond Bertolino and Theresa Austin.
She will be missed deeply by all who had the privilege to know her. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and affection for her caregiver, Frances Taylor.
Visitation and Mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Daphne, Alabama, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:00AM-10:45AM, followed by the mass at 11:00AM. A Reception will be held at Christ the King following mass.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at http://www.michaeljfox.org/
Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.
My love for Rosalie Bertolino Dollison’s such deep friendship, respect , laughter, sharing of our families goings on at whatever time they or we were Rosalie & I experienced over so many wonderful years means so much to me have & always will. Her beautiful smile, faith in our Lord, quick wit, & can really move on the Jazzercise dance floor let me know she was a friend I want to have for a lifetime. I’ll always treasure the memories & time our Lord, the Holy Spirit, & our life gave us to have this time until we meet again in Heaven. Miss you my friend, Rosalie. You’re unforgettable my friend who loved Christmas trees with themes & different countries almost as much as me. I miss you, my friend.