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Rose M. Rometo

1921 - 2019

Rose M. Rometo obituary, 1921-2019, Plum Borough, PA

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Rose Rometo Obituary

Rose Marie Rometo, 98, a longtime resident of Plum Borough, died Monday, July 29, 2019, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio. She was born March 26, 1921, to Joseph P. Grill and Michelina (Colombasso) Grill. She was a graduate of Springdale High School and Slippery Rock Normal School (Slippery Rock University), where she received her bachelor of science in elementary education. She married William B. Rometo Feb. 23, 1946, at Mt. St. Peter Church, where they were members all of their lives. Rose was also a life member of Mt. St. Peter's Addolorata Society. For 27 years, she taught school, first in the West Deer School District and then the Penn Hills School District in grades 8 and 5, and for more than 20 years, first grade. Rose was a loving wife who supported her husband while he coached three sports. She washed the team's uniforms, cooked meals for them and the games officials at her home, and attended the majority of Willie's sporting events, especially the football games. Rose is best known for her "Italian cooking" and for all the cards and letters she wrote to friends and relatives. She never missed sending a card for a birthday or special occasion. She will be forever loved and missed by her family, Michele Spence, of Wheeling, W.Va., Arlene (Dennis) Bruderly, of Alliance, Ohio, Marlene (William) Johnson, of Georgetown, S.C., William (Maryann) Rometo, of Plum, and Bob (Peggy) Rometo, of Beverly Hills, Calif.; her 12 grandchildren, Natalie, Sean, Michael, Kurt, Jennifer, Mario, Gino, Carlo, Sergio, Marco, Renzo and Risa; as well as her 15 great-grandchildren. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, William Rometo, Dec. 8, 2007; her parents; her brothers, Charles and Anthony Grill; and her sisters, Mary Vranesh and Helen Massimino. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Alliance Hospice, 2461 W. State St., Suite E. Alliance, OH 44601, or the Plum Community Library for Children's Books at 445 Center-New Texas Road, Plum, PA 15239.
Visitation is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at MAURICE L. KNEE LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Road (across from S and T Bank), Plum, PA 15239. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at noon at Mt. St. Peter Church in New Kensington. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.

Published by Advance Leader from Aug. 1 to Aug. 8, 2019.
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We are so sorry for your loss. What wonderful memories we have of Rose and Will! Derby visits, we stopped by PA a couple of times, visited them in New Orleans, and they came with the family to the beach in NC. Always a wonderful, love-filled time with Rose.
Love, Paul and Cherri

Pau & Cherri Cronen

August 4, 2019

Dear Michele,Arlene and Marlene,Bobby and Billy
I am so sorry for your loss Rosie was a wonderfull woman and I will always have
fond memories of knowing and being in her presence while growing up in Plum.

Paula Skirboll

August 3, 2019

Billy, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wayne Nerone

August 3, 2019

It's been many years since I have seen the Rometos but have great memories of our warm neighbors. I especially remember how i think I was the only girl that played football with Billy and the boys! My parents always had such high regard for Rose and Willie also. I think your old neighbors are always the best neighbors. Sympathy and Peace to you all.

Betsy(Stotler) Lunden

August 2, 2019

My dad and I will forever be grateful for the friendship of Rose and Willie. Willie, my dad's college roommate, introduced my parents to each other at his wedding with my dad as his best man. Rose, literally a week younger than my mom, was one of her best friends. I still get teary-eyed when I recall them coming to my house and staying for 10 days to help with the flood of visitors as we cared for my mom here after getting a terminal diagnosis. She reminisced with my mom, cooked, cleaned and most importantly prayed. Visiting her was always a great joy and wonderful blessing. Be assured of our prayers.

Tim Wagner

August 2, 2019

Our sympathies to all 5 of you kids and your families. Arlene and Marlene, if I'm remembering correctly, your birthdays are coming soon. At this time, we celebrate and honor the precious mother who brought you into this world.

Don and Toni (Zema) Vidra

August 1, 2019

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