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Rose Stefanese Obituary

BERLIN - Rose Vitanos Stefanese, 83, of Berlin Mobile Home Park, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Central Vermont Medical Center.

Born Aug. 5, 1930, in Montpelier, Vt., to George and Eva (Bakame) Vitanos, Rose enjoyed lasting memories of growing up in the family home on Charles Street in Montpelier. She attended Montpelier public schools and was a graduate of Montpelier High School's class of 1949.

In her early years, she worked at the clothespin factory in Montpelier. She later enjoyed many years and friendships as a telephone operator for the New England Telephone Co., retiring in 1993. It was not in her nature to sit still, so Rose secured a part-time job, walking a distance from home to Friendly's Restaurant, where she continued to touch the hearts of many.

Rose was an avid Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and loved being with nature, especially camping at Little River State Park in Waterbury, and outings at Montpelier's Hubbard Park. She enjoyed traveling to Adak, Alaska, Gulfport, Miss., and Annapolis, Md., to visit her daughter while her son-in-law was in the U.S. Navy Seabees. She had a passion for all animals and participated in many Walks for the Animals, often claiming recognition as the largest collector of donations.

Rose was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary, Auxiliary of the American Legion, and a life member of the Fairpoint Pioneers.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Roseanne Newton, and her husband, Dan, of Richford, Vt.; nieces Joan Pelkey, of St. Albans, and Karen Smith, of Jericho, Vt.; and nephew Jim Vitanos, of South Burlington. She was predeceased by her siblings, James Vitanos, Louis Vitanos and Cia Hickey.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Green Mount Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641; or the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.

Arrangements are in the care of Guare & Sons Funeral Home.

Published by Times Argus on Apr. 8, 2014.
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Rose was our neighbor for 15 years. We loved her and we know she loved us. Be at peace Rosie. Love Chris & Armand

April 11, 2014

R.I.P. past neighbor and friend. May your kindness carry on to all the heart's and soul's that you have touched durring your journey here.

loretta vitagliano

April 8, 2014

Rosanne & Family Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My condolences & prayers are with you. Our pathes occasional crossed over the years first @Friendlys with my daughter than at a number of local events. She was fine person who always worshiped you and life and always seemed to have a welcoming smile. God be with you during this time
Brian

Brian

April 8, 2014

My sympathies to you Roseanne and your family,hope she did not suffer much. I had worked with her at the phone company before it closed in 1980, will keep you and your family in my prayers and also for the repose of her soul.

Carol Stewart

April 8, 2014

Hello Roseanne, sorry to hear about your Mom. My Mother Pat Washburn and my Dad Rae Washburn spent many fun years together. She and Mom had a loving friendship for many years which ended over something I was not aware of. Anyways my Mom loved Rosie and was sad in her final years that their friendship never was renewed. My Mom passed in 2005. I just wanted to send my sympathy to your family. Rosie attended a lot of our family gatherings at one point of her life and we knew her well. God Bless.

Victoria Washburn Barney

April 8, 2014

In loving memory of our fun and loving Best Friend, neighbor and Ma-Ma. Your love will always shine in our hearts. We thank you for the lives you saved, the love you gave and the many hearts you brought together. May God Bless you and all you family. We will love and miss you always, your many neighbors and friends (and family) Dee, Lon and Lily Hutchins - Cuddles & Tiger, Jean, Iona and Betty.

Dee Hutchins

April 8, 2014

Rose and I enjoyed many walks to school together and I enjoyed times later in our lives. always picked up and chatted like we saw each other more often than we did. good memories.. thoughts and prayers with little Rose that I haven't seen since she was a little girl. .

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