Rose is predeceased by her parents Irene and Joseph Klein, her sister Barbara McCarthy and her daughter Linda Rynkowsky. Rose is survived by her devoted husband Edward Sr, her daughters and sons in law Karen and Donald Poppa, Elizabeth and Paul Konner, and her son Edward Jones Jr.
Rose leaves behind her grandchildren Jessica, Ashley, and Daniel Poppa, Edward Rynkowsky, Shannon Mumblo, Edward and Michael Jones, Emily Thompson and Great Grandchildren Jasmine Rome, Evan and Abigail Mumblo and Madalin and Ethan Rynkowsky.
Rose worked at St Joseph’s Manor for many years until deciding on a career change and then worked at Lord and Taylor in Trumbull until her retirement.
Rose loved to read, Gone with the Wind being one of her all time favorites, was an avid shopper (the Ups truck frequented the house often with goods from her beloved QVC) and she and Edward traveled frequently and extensively, their favorite destinations being Alaska and Tahiti.
Rose leaves behind her family and friends who will miss her kindness, generosity and most of all her loving spirit.