Rosemary Durso

Rosemary Durso currently serves as Director at Regional Aide Interim Needs (RAIN) Senior Center, Boston Road, a non-profit social service agency serving Northeast Bronx’s senior population. She was appointed to this position in 1998, and has worked diligently to enhance crucial programs that protect the health and safety of elderly New Yorkers.

Ms. Durso’s advocacy on behalf of senior citizens preceded her directorship and remains a cornerstone of the initiatives she implements. She has demonstrated her steadfast commitment to public service and her extensive experience in community development. Prior to her position at R.A.I.N., Ms. Durso spent 18 years in Con Edison’s community affairs department and also worked at Fordham University and The Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Her experience, expertise and thorough strong knowledge of the Bronx are instrumental in helping to improve the quality of life for the senior population.

As a lifelong resident of the Northeast Bronx, Ms. Durso remains active in her community. She has served on numerous boards, including Community Board 11, Rotary Club and Visions. She is also a founding member of the Networking Organization of Bronx Women, which was founded in 1978. Throughout her career, Ms. Durso has received many honors, including the YMCA’s prestigious “Woman of the Year” award, Vision’s “Community Service Award, “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s “Service Award” and Centerlight Healthcare’s “Community Dedication Award.”

The wife of the late Michael Durso, Rosemary Durso continues to inspire her two children, Judi and Michael, her granddaughter, Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro, and greatgranddaughter Michelle Londyn Cristofaro. She maintains an unwavering commitment to the senior citizens she serves.