ROSE ZEMECKIS

To the Zemeckis Family,

I am saddened hearing that my friend Rose has left us. I have met thousands of people working at Jewel Food Stores and Rose was one of my favorite people in life. Later on, I would bump into her everywhere. Her good friend lives on the next block from me, or I would see her in Wal-mart or a dozen other stores out and about Mchenry. I grew up on the south side of Chicago, though not Roseland, and we would trade stories about the area. She always made my sons...

When I was growing up in Roseland. I had a dear friend, Arlenne Panozzo down the street from me on Edbrooke Ave, When I would visit her house Rose would be there chatting and laughing with Arlenne's Mom Zita. They sure were having a great time together! I will never forget those times! What a great Lady!

Sincerely Charlene Herman (Nee Cookie Rovito)

On behalf of the Greco Family from Roseland and neighbors on Edbrooke, we send our sincere sympathy to Bob and Carol and family of Rose. She will always be remembered for her smile and warmth to all of us kids growing up on Edbrooke. I will always remember her giving me Hostess Snowballs whenever my cousin Ricky and I would come over to play "movies" with Bob....We will always have great memories of Rose and her family and that great block on Edbrook with great neighbors. Sincerely, Teri...

Aunt Rose had a unique way of making others feel not only comfortable but special. Because of her extraordinary caring nature her warmth and love was readily felt by all. We will always remember our Christmas in July with her. We have truly been blessed to have had Aunt Rose touch our lives and spread her joy. Our hearts go out to Bob and Carol and their families. She will be missed.
Frank and Linda Celani
Babe and Mel Celani

With a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, I would like to reflect on Rose, who I met in the 1940's when, as a youngster, I bought penny candy in her "corner store." As the years went by, I considered Rose to be an "aunt" to me because of her warmth, kind deeds, and concern for people and how much she valued her family. God bless Carol and Bob at this time...they were fortunate to have the parents they had.
Love,
Arlenne

Rose touched our lives in many ways. She was such a sweet, thoughtful, funny and creative person, and we will miss her very much. She loved her family and friends passionately and wasn't afraid to show it. She was a great story teller and we loved to listen. You couldn't walk into her home without having a spread of food put out. Such a sweet and inspiring soul, we will miss that smile very much. Bob and I were so very saddened by the news that Rose died. I know words cannot really help you...