Rose Dolores Hess

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rose “Tootsie” Dolores Hess, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who left us on August 28, 2023, at the age of 94.

Rose was born on March 15, 1929, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Antonio and Mary Romano. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School, valedictorian in 1937.

Rose was married to the late, Alfred Clark Hess. Together they raised a son and enjoyed life with friends and family in Mansfield till his death in 2019. Since then, she has been a resident of Tampa, Florida

Rose was an avid Italian cook who experienced many happy days sharing food with family and friends.She also loved playing cards, gardening and canning food. All who knew her will remember her laugh and love of life.

Rose is survived by her son Dr. Alfred Vincent Hess and her daughter in law Nancy Lyn Zeilfelder Hess. She also leaves behind four grandchildren: William C. Hess (Taylor), Alyssa L. Carney (Robert), Abigail Rose Dowell (Matthew) and Alfred Vincent Hess, II. In her final years in Tampa, she was also able to enjoy her seven great grandchildren: Carlyle and Hayes Hess, Emory and Monroe Dowell, William, Sophie and Lily Carney.

Rose's life will be celebrated Tuesday, September 5th at Blount & Curry Life Event Center. There will be a visitation held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and a prayer service at 11:00 am. Rose will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at Mansfield Catholic Cemetery on September 8th. Visitation will be at St Peter’s Catholic Church from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm am followed by a funeral mass at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Oasis of Tampa Bay oasisoportunities.org or The New Store of Mansfield thenewstore.org.