Kearns, Rose
Passed: November 03, 2014
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Kearns, Rose
Passed: November 03, 2014
Obituary
Rosa “Rose” Maria Campanile Kearns, aged 91, died peacefully in her sleep on November 3, 2014, at the assisted living home in Goodyear, AZ. Rose was born May 22, 1923, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Sante Campanile and Laura Martinelli Campanile.
In 1951, Rose married Kenneth S. Kearns, who preceded her in death in 2009. They raised their children in Arlington Hts. IL and then retired in Peoria, AZ
Rose was an avid cook, who loved to sew and do crafts, especially crocheting. She kept the tradition of Italian foods and celebration alive and taught all of her children to cook. Rose was the epitome of the Greatest Generation and devoted her life to her family and her civic duty.
Rose is survived by her children, Rosanne M. Sylvia- Heeter ( Gary), Lauretta C. Will (Richard), Kenneth B. Kearns ( Cynthia), Frank J. Kearns and Richard J. Kearns ( Ysbell), and grandchildren , Anthony M. Sylvia, Kendra R. Kearns, Kyle B. Kearns, Alexander R. Kearns, and William C. Kearns .
She is also survived by her sister Frances Campanile Furio (late Paul) and brothers, Frank Campanile (late Mildred), Rocco Campanile (Gina), and Vito Campanile (Mary Patricia).
Her family thanks the entire staff at Atlantis II Assisted Living Home and Arizona Family Hospice for the love, care, and compassion they gave to Rose.
Services will be held on Friday, November 14, at 10 A.M. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, AZ. Inurnment will follow immediately at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in Rose’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.
May God bless her, and her family wishes her eternal peace.
9 responses to Kearns, Rose
Laura Krisciunas (Furio) says:
November 9, 2014
Dear Cousins
Words cannot express our feelings during this time of our family loss; you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I will cherish all my fond memories of my Aunt Rosie; especially the summer I spent at your house in Arlington Heights.
I look forward to seeing you in the near future to share our childhood memories and the lives we created.
With Love,
Ken, Laura (Furio) and Krystal Krisciunas
Rosanne says:
November 12, 2014
Thank you , Laura! We are all very thankful for your thoughts and prayers.
Rosanne
Celine Clive says:
November 11, 2014
Rosanne and family,
We are pleased that we had the chance to know your mother (and dad) when they lived in Raleigh. Even after they moved away, my parents always considered them friends. We will remember fondly the times when the generations laughed together. May they rest in peace.
Love,
Celine and Don Clive, and Pat and Jo Meehan
Rosanne says:
November 14, 2014
Celine and Family, thank you so much for your kind words.
Laurie Meehan says:
November 12, 2014
I didn’t know Rose Kearns, but I’ve worked with her daughter Rosanne Sylvia-Heeter for 5 years now. Mrs. Kearns must have been special indeed to have raised such a wonderful, warm daughter. My heart goes out to Rosanne and her family at this sad time.
Rosanne says:
November 14, 2014
Thank you, Laurie!
Robert Will says:
November 12, 2014
To All of Rose’s extended family,
My love and prayers go out to all of you. I will always remember Rose in the kitchen cooking. She was a wonderful lady and especially loved by Kennny’s dorm mates at Illinois State University. Whenever Ken and I would come home for the weekend he would always bring back a ton of freshly cooked Italian food for everyone to enjoy.
With Love,
Bob, Nancy, Kris and Luke Will
Rosanne says:
November 14, 2014
Bob and Family, thank you so much for your kind words and great memory regarding our Mother’s great cooking skills!
Bond Family says:
November 17, 2014
Dearest Rosanne and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, as well as our prayers. Judging by the character of her children, she must have been one amazing woman. May she rest in peace and may her family have comfort during these troubling times.
Many prayers to all of you,
The Bond family