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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 2 - 4:30 PM. A service will take place at 4:30 PM immediately following the time of visitation. Funeral Services will continue on Monday, February 2, 2015, 10:00 AM at the funeral home followed by interment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.
Rose J. Rolando (nee Townsley), age 91 of Haledon and formerly of Paterson died peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
The Funeral Service, scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2015, 10:00 AM at the funeral home is still scheduled to take place, despite the snow storm.
Rose J. Rolando (nee Townsley), age 91 of Haledon and formerly of Paterson died peacefully in the early morning hour on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
Rose was born and raised in Paterson and lived in Haledon most of her life. Rose greatly enjoyed riding motorcycles. She and her husband Aldo rode Harleys, Indians, and Triumphs and in their younger days were longtime members of the Cycle Alley Riders of Paterson. More recently, Rose enjoyed being with her friends at Haledon Seniors gatherings. She always displayed a joyful heart and could often be heard singing to herself. She also loved to dance and did so every chance she got.
Rose spent much of her life helping others and providing loving care and assistance. Many people died in her arms as Rose provided loving company and care to Seniors. She would often be heard on the phone fighting for benefits and care for those who had no advocate for themselves. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her family. The best friend and Mom one could ever have.
Rose’s children will hold forever the memory of a “truly dedicated mother” who loved each of them to pieces. She made a point of providing undying love and caring. Throughout her children’s lives she was always there for them.
Surviving are her two sons: Robert and wife Diane Rolando of Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Arnold “Doc” and wife Anna Rolando of Hewitt; two daughters: Dixie and husband Thomas Moran of Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Arlene and husband Frank Coviello of Wurtsboro, NY; ten grandchildren: Bryan and wife Michelle Moran, Thomas and wife Cortney Moran, Tara and husband Craig Cowden, Amy Trader, Robert and wife Erin Rolando, Christopher and wife Dawn Coviello, Anthony Coviello, Jessica Rolando, Robert Rolando, and Christian Rolando; seven great-grandchildren: Camrin, Carson, Cager, Kevin, Ashton, Caleb, and Carmella; and her brother Hugh Townsley of Haskell.
Rose was predeceased by her beloved husband Aldo Rolando in 1987; three brothers: Vince, Johnny and Eddie; and one sister: Betty.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Rose’s name are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 2 - 4:30 PM. A service will take place at 4:30 PM immediately following the time of visitation. Funeral Services will continue on Monday, February 2, 2015, 10:00 AM at the funeral home followed by interment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 2 - 4:30 PM. A service will take place at 4:30 PM immediately following the time of visitation. Funeral Services will continue on Monday, February 2, 2015, 10:00 AM at the funeral home followed by interment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.
Rose J. Rolando (nee Townsley), age 91 of Haledon and formerly of Paterson died peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
The Funeral Service, scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2015, 10:00 AM at the funeral home is still scheduled to take place, despite the snow storm.
Rose J. Rolando (nee Townsley), age 91 of Haledon and formerly of Paterson died peacefully in the early morning hour on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
Rose was born and raised in Paterson and lived in Haledon most of her life. Rose greatly enjoyed riding motorcycles. She and her husband Aldo rode Harleys, Indians, and Triumphs and in their younger days were longtime members of the Cycle Alley Riders of Paterson. More recently, Rose enjoyed being with her friends at Haledon Seniors gatherings. She always displayed a joyful heart and could often be heard singing to herself. She also loved to dance and did so every chance she got.
Rose spent much of her life helping others and providing loving care and assistance. Many people died in her arms as Rose provided loving company and care to Seniors. She would often be heard on the phone fighting for benefits and care for those who had no advocate for themselves. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her family. The best friend and Mom one could ever have.
Rose’s children will hold forever the memory of a “truly dedicated mother” who loved each of them to pieces. She made a point of providing undying love and caring. Throughout her children’s lives she was always there for them.
Surviving are her two sons: Robert and wife Diane Rolando of Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Arnold “Doc” and wife Anna Rolando of Hewitt; two daughters: Dixie and husband Thomas Moran of Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Arlene and husband Frank Coviello of Wurtsboro, NY; ten grandchildren: Bryan and wife Michelle Moran, Thomas and wife Cortney Moran, Tara and husband Craig Cowden, Amy Trader, Robert and wife Erin Rolando, Christopher and wife Dawn Coviello, Anthony Coviello, Jessica Rolando, Robert Rolando, and Christian Rolando; seven great-grandchildren: Camrin, Carson, Cager, Kevin, Ashton, Caleb, and Carmella; and her brother Hugh Townsley of Haskell.
Rose was predeceased by her beloved husband Aldo Rolando in 1987; three brothers: Vince, Johnny and Eddie; and one sister: Betty.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Rose’s name are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.
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