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Rose Kish Obituary
Rose Szabo Kish, age 91, of Seymour, formerly of Fairfield, devoted wife to the late Elmer Kish, passed away on April 7, 2019.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bruce Kish and his wife Eleonore, of Los Alamitos, CA, Ilona Saladino, of Beacon Falls; three grandchildren, Scott Saladino, Stephen Saladino and his companion Nicole Licata, Alexandra Dortch and her husband DJ; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family including Jared and Lisa O'Mara. In addition to her beloved husband, she was predeceased by her four siblings.
Born and raised in New York City, Rose moved to Connecticut after marrying Elmer. They lived in Fairfield for 35 years before settling in Seymour in 1998. She worked most of her career in the auto racing industry, including for Sports car Club of American, General Racing, and International Motorsports Association (IMSA) before her retirement.
Rose had been an active member and volunteer of Silliman Baptist Church. She relished time spent with her family and friends, especially when hosting holiday family gatherings. She enjoyed bowling, solving word searches and crossword puzzles, as well as, dining out for delicious meals.
Friends may greet her family on Friday from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road in Fairfield Center with a prayer service to be held at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Operation Hope, 636 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. To order flowers online, for travel directions, or to sign her guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com
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Ann Gibbs
November 23, 2019
When my husband got his first job out of college teaching auto shop at Andrew Warde High School, Elmer and Rose welcomed us into the community. They were important people in our lives. I loved their red house, with its humorous provenance, meticulously restored woodwork, Christmas trees planted in the yard. Rose's mom still lived with them, the European way, as in my family. Even now at Christmas, I think of the big tin filled with fragrant eastern European pastries they shared with us. Their legacy was one of kindness and warmth. Everyone should know people like this. A great loss.
Doug Daruka
April 22, 2019
Rose and Elmer are finally united again. we will miss them both dearly. Lived on their property in the 70s. What a time that was. even got married there.
April 17, 2019
Susan and I are very sorry for your loss. May Aunt Rose be resting peacefully with all her love ones. Prayers for you and your boys Ilona. XOXO... Love Jane and Susan.
Elmer's Rose
Lisa O'Mara
April 11, 2019
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
April 10, 2019
Offering our sympathies at this time.
Lynne Batman
April 10, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to all.
Love,
(F)Lynne
John Puskar
April 10, 2019
Condolences to the family. I am a nephew of Lori and Ed Kish.
April 9, 2019
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May the God of all comfort give you strength . Ps.116:15
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