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Rose Kaelber Obituary
Rose M Kaelber of Middletown, NY, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at her home. She was 82.
Rose was born in Ulsterville, NY on May 8, 1926, the daughter of the late Victor and Loretta Puteo Napolitano. She was the widow of Jacob N. Kaelber Sr.
She was secretary/treasurer at United Insulation Middletown. A communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, she was a member of the Town of Wallkill Seniors, The Happy Seniors, and was a Golden Performer entertaining at hospitals and nursing homes. Rose loved life and dancing, but above all, she loved her family.
She is survived by three children: Jacob Kaelber Jr. of Poughkeepsie, Patricia Paluszek and her husband, Jack of Middletown, and Henry Kaelber and his wife, Nilda of Charlottesville, VA; five grandchildren: Kimberly Rose Clark and her husband, Kevin of West Palm Beach, FL, Elise Marie Kaelber of Poughkeepsie, Kristen Anne Paluszek of Middletown, Henry Jacob Kaelber and Michael Kaelber of Charlottesville, VA; great-grandson, Aidan Clark of West Palm Beach, FL; three brothers: Samuele Napolitano and Saverio Napolitano and his wife, Marge of Pine Bush, and Joseph Napolitano and his wife, Minnie of Thompson Ridge; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings: John Napolitano, Paul Napolitano, Johanna Napolitano, Mary Glorioso, Dorothy Zazersky, Nicholas Napolitano and Veto Napolitano.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, September 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Morse Funeral Home, Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown, NY, with Prayer Services at 8 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Middletown, NY, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Morse Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-343-6918.
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Paul and Mary Norton
September 13, 2008
We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother. We are neighbors across the street from her home and were not aware of very many details of her sudden illness. She was a wonderful neighbor and we will miss her. May God's peace be with you and your family.
Mary Lynn and Tom Aquino
September 10, 2008
Dear Pat, Jack and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking and praying for all of you.
Laura Aquino
September 9, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughs and prayers.
Anne Sorino
September 9, 2008
Dear Jakie,Pat, Henry and the entire family, Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and that your mom will always hold a very special place in my heart. I will ALWAYS remember the many evenings Rosie and Jake would play canasta with my mom and dad...and together always made us howl with laughter. She was a very special lady.
My very deepest sympathy to all of you.
Dan & Mandy Bruscella
September 8, 2008
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Rose's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Jim Sorino
September 8, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Rose Kaelber family. I'll always remember her as the little girl on the Napolitano farm we used to visit. Her Hawaiian trip also brings pleasant memories.
Joe Ahrenholz
September 8, 2008
My sincere and deepest condolences to your family. I'll always remember Rose, and her wonderful sense of humor.
bertha (gaudreau) struble
September 8, 2008
my symapathy is with you all.. mrs kaelber will be dearly missed. the last few years, every time i saw her, she would always say-- you know bertha, you're an adult now, you can just call me rose!! i still cant do it.. thanks for the memories mrs kaelber!
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