Rose Montesano, age 100, passed away peacefully at home February 15, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Nick for 49 years; loving mother of Kathie (the late Dave) Newsted, the late Nick (Kathy), John (the late Brenda), the late Bill, Joan (Bill) Nee and Mary Rose (Ron) Zapart; devoted grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of 19; caring aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend to many. Visitation Thursday, February 20th, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Family and friends will meet directly at church for the Funeral Mass, Friday, February 21st, 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, 145 Grand Ave, Bensenville. Interment Queen of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Mercy Home For Boys and Girls would be appreciated, donate.mercyhome.org. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Rose Montesano
VISITATION
Thursday
Feb
20
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
VISITATION
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
Feb
21
10:00 a.m. at
Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
145 East Grand Avenue
Bensenville, IL
INTERMENT
Friday
Feb
21
Following Mass
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
1400 South Wolf Road
Hillside, IL
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
1140 West Jackson
Chicago, IL 60607
https://donate.mercyhome.org/page/11990/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=20M73GAD37
judith Lavezzi
Even accounting for aging, your mom looked much the same as she did when we were teenagers, all bright and sparkly, energetic and fun. I am so sorry she has passed, but know that there are so many who will enjoy having her again. My condolences at this great loss.
David Dershewitz
Sheila and I extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family on your loss. We heard many stories about what a great inspiration Grandma Rose was to your family.