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Rose Vernagallo DiPuma

Rose DiPuma Obituary

ROSE VERNAGALLO DIPUMA Our beloved mother, Rose, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 along with 22 other evacuees in a tragic bus incident near Dallas. She was the daughter of Frank and Josephine Vernagallo who was born in Corleone, Sicily on Aug. 14, 1914. Preceded in death are her parents and her husband of 48 years, Luke DiPuma, Sr., sisters Mary Vernagallo, Josephine Benfiglio and brother Luke Vernagallo. Rose is survived by her three loving sons and daughters-in-law, Vincent and Margie, Frank and Diane, Luke, Jr. and Deb. Grandchildren, Paul and Susan DiPuma, Stephen and Krista DiPuma, David and Katie DiPuma, Frank, Jr. and Gina DiPuma, Gina and Stephen Plake, Allison DiPuma and fiancé Michael Casey and Ashley DiPuma. Great Grandchildren, Jason DiPuma, David and Camille Griffin, Emily and Carly DiPuma, and Brianna Plake; sister, Angelina Giamalva, Sister-in-law, Rosalie Vernagallo; Step-Sister, Marie Boni; numerous nieces and nephews. Rose was a longtime member of Maria Del Balzo, Ladies of Sacred Heart, Charity Guild of St. Joseph and the Italian Federation. Even into her later years when was always right there to bake cookies for the Italian Festival and St. Joseph Altar. Rose regularly attended the monthly Italian Mass held at the Cultural and Community Center. She was happiest when she was working with her many friends for her Italian Community. A Rosary will be recited at 3pm Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 by The Ladies of Sacred Heart, Charity Guild of St. Joseph and Maria Del Balzo followed by a Vigil Service at 7pm at J.B. Earthman Tanglewood Chapel, 5740 San Felipe at Bering. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10am Monday, Oct. 3rd at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater, Sugar Land. Committal services will follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Italian Cultural and Community Center. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul, Stephen, David, Frank DiPuma, Jr., Stephen Plake, Michael Casey, Jason DiPuma, David Griffin, Frank Vernagallo, Sam and Luke Benfiglio and Joseph Giamalva. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the Italian Cultural and Community Center.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Sep. 28 to Oct. 2, 2005.

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Kathy Lee Miller Baker

October 14, 2005

Dear DiPuma and Vernagallo Family,

My prayers to our Lord for your peace and comfort after your loss.

Many memories are held dear for the times spent with all of you and I praise Him for giving us them for such times as these. May your hearts rejoice in knowing you will be together in heaven, forever.

Carmen Christian-Aye

October 3, 2005

To the DiPuma Family,

Our hearts are with you during this time of sorrow. Be blessed in the Lord and know that there is another Angel watching over you always.

The Aye Family (Houston, Texas)

Margie and Jim Glick

October 2, 2005

Dear Luke and Frank,

Jim and I were so sorry to hear of the tragic way you mother died. But we know she must have truly went straight to heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of you family.

Margie Glick

Norma & Pete Eriksen

October 2, 2005

Dear Luke & Frank: We were so sorry to hear about the death of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this time.

Norma & Pete Eriksen (from Willowwisp CC.)

Robert & Phyllis Ottis

October 2, 2005

Dear Friends, Vincent, Margie and the family of Rose DiPuma:



Robert & I were out of town, and still are. We were told about the tragic death of Rose.



Yesterday we attended Mass and received Holy Communion in memory of our dear friend Rose.



May her soul rest in peace with Our Lord and Blessed Mother Mary.



Rose will always be in our memories ... "baking cookies" for the St. Joseph Altar.



God Bless you and yours,

Ap

October 2, 2005

My heart aches for those who lost loved ones during the hurricane evacuation. Please accept my sincerest condolences at your loss.

a caring houstonian

October 2, 2005

I too was trying to escape from hurricane rita and had just made it to Dallas when I heard of the tragic news. My uncle passed away the very same day and I often travel to Dallas and will say a prayer for your loved one when passing the very same spot. I am sorry for your loss. God bless your family.

Michelle Vernagallo

October 1, 2005

Aunt Rosie,



Your sweet smile and kind voice will be missed.



Love

Frankie, Susan & Michelle Vernagallo and

Teresa and Derek Knoblock

Vicki Cangelosi

September 30, 2005

Dear Allison and Family,



We were so sorry to hear of your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Vicki and Tony Cangelosi

Tony Jr. and Valeri

Gracie Duran Mendiola

September 30, 2005

DiPuma Family,

My prayers are with you at this time of your loss. I will always remember Rosie as a sweet and sassy lady. Her smile was infectious and her words were golden. God has another angel in heaven.

Rose Sutton

September 30, 2005

My sympathies and prayers are with Mrs. Rose, family.God will help you through this sad time.

Michael Butera

September 30, 2005

To all the Family of Rose DiPuma,

Our Lords greatest peace and blessing to you. Our hearts are in sympathy and love to all of you.



With Kindest Regards,

Michael, Rose and Sheri

Butera Pipe Company

JoAnn Megill

September 30, 2005

Dear Luke,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. Remember our pizza lunch at the office? As you told us about this wonderful woman, your love for her was very evident and I know she'll be greatly missed. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Jenny Owen

September 29, 2005

DiPuma family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,

Jenny

Ashley DiPuma

September 29, 2005

You are so special Mama and I know you are in a better place. I love you dearly and will miss you tremendously... you are now an angel watching over us... Love you

Donnie Tulbah, David Saker

September 29, 2005

To Rose's Family:



It was with profound sadness that we learned of Rose's death. We extend to you our sincerest condolences.



As Eucharistic ministers from Holy Ghost Church, David and I visited with Rose each Sunday. She was always kind, thoughtful, and loving and very appreciative of the Eucharist and our efforts to minister to her.



We know that she is reaping her eternal reward in heaven, but we will miss her smiling face and I will miss her little kiss.

Gene and Rita Wilkenfeld

September 29, 2005

Dear Luke and Frank,

We are so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies at this sorrowful time.

Sincerely,

Gene and Rita Wilkenfeld

Susan Silverman

September 29, 2005

Luke-Debbie,Bill and I are thinking of you. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Carl Raia, Jr.

September 28, 2005

A terrible tragedy. My sincerest condolences. I pray that our Lord will sustain you through this difficult time.

allison dipuma

September 28, 2005

Mama,

YOU will be greatly missed. Say "Hi" to PaPa for me.

Love,

Allison

Mark & Tonja Cunningham

September 28, 2005

Dear Luke and family,



Mark and I are very saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. We hope the wonderful memories you have with her will help you through this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cindy Cox

September 28, 2005

We are sorry for your loss.

Dr. Brezner's Office

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