Rose A. Fitzer, 79, of Berkeley Twp., passed away on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 at her son's home in Howell. Born in Newark, Rose lived in Irvington for many years before moving to Berkeley Twp. 20 years ago. She had worked at Prudential Insurance Co in Newark and the Maplewood country club for many years. She also volunteered her time to cook for St. Rocco's school in Irvington.
She was a member of the Sew-Sew club in Holiday City; her other hobbies included, ceramics, knitting, crocheting baking and cooking for family and friends.
Rose was predeceased by her parents Guiseppe (Joseph) and Rose (Montagnaro) Zito; brothers Alfonse, Joey and Angelo (Geech) Zito; sisters Anna Delliocova and Lena Spagnuolo.
Rose is survived by her husband of 59 years Robert W. Fitzer, Sr. ; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Rudy and Wendy Fitzer and Robert and Anita Fitzer; two brothers Ralph and Matthew Zito; three sisters Philomena Petruzzi, Carmella Mercuro, and Annette Maione; 2 sister-in-laws Sophie Spagnuolo and Josephine Zito; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday March 1st from 3 PM to 7 PM at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday March 2nd at 9:45 AM. Burial will follow at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society . Condolences may be sent to family by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com
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