Passed away suddenly on Sept. 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Dr. Mark Twardzik. Loving daughter of the late Theresa and Oswald DiStanisloa. Devoted mother of Mark III (Laura), Jason (Lisa) and Matthew Twardzik. Loving grandmother of Mark IV. She is also survived by her loving sister Lorraine (Frank) Argenzio, devoted sister-in-law Mary DiStanisloa (wife of the late Ozzie), devoted brothers-in-law William Twardzik Esq., and Robert Twardzik. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and colleagues.
Rose was born and raised in South Philadelphia. She attended St. Monica's Grade School ('66) and St. Maria Goretti High School ('70). She received her Master's Degree in Special Education from Temple Univ. Rose began her lifelong passion for teaching in the Philadelphia School District at Bryant Elementary School in West Philadelphia. Rose met the love of her life at the Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day of 1972. Their 45-year loving journey together produced 3 beautiful sons. She retired from teaching to raise her family. After relocating to South Jersey, Rose resumed her teaching career in Special Education at her beloved Bells Elementary School. Up to the time of her sudden passing, Rose's love and dedication to her students and colleagues were always on display. Rose was a devout Catholic and had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother. Her faith was the source of her joy and strength. Her family and friends will always remember her for her unconditional love, her beautiful smile, and her many acts of kindness which included her famous butter cookies. In Rose's memory: plant a flower, read a book, and tell someone that you love them.
Relatives and friends are invited to Rose's Visitation and Funeral Mass Friday morning 8:30 A.M. at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, 1166 S. Broad St, Phila., PA 19146. Funeral Mass to begin 10:00 A.M. Donation if desired in Rose's memory to the above mentioned Church.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 26, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for ROSE TWARDZIK

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34 Entries

Linda Scaricamazza

September 20, 2024

How I miss you, my sweet Rose! I look at your picture every day on my bedroom mirror. I miss our beautiful sisterhood throughout the years. I know you´re watching over me and your beautiful family. You will be in my heart forever and ever.

Linda Scaricamazza

September 22, 2021

So many things in this world trigger memories of the wonderful times we shared. It´s still hard to believe that you´re gone. I miss seeing you, I miss talking to you, I miss sharing with you. I miss a lifelong friend from the age of 18. I know you´re watching over us and you´ll live in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace, my friend. Until we meet again......

Donna Valente

September 20, 2021

You're misses every minute. Thinking of you today. Watch over your family.
Please hold me in prayer.

Ginger Firth for : MaKayla F McKie

September 20, 2021

I had Mrs. Twardzik as my teacher in 3rd grade. I loved her so much! I always remember telling her how pretty she looked everyday. She was always so full of encouragement and kindness. She is a teacher I will never forget. I still think about her to this day and I will always remember her. I am now in 8th grade and I still miss Mrs. Twardzik! She has a place in my heart forever! She is one of those people who makes a mark on your heart that always stays there!

Donna Valente

October 6, 2017

Thinking of you all today.

cousin donna

love you Rose.

October 4, 2017

To my sweet Rose, my forever friend,
We've been friends since we were 18 years old. We went all through Temple together. We rented a home down the shore together. We worked in Gimbels together. We shared a love for cooking and baking and often tried new recipes together. And oh, how we laughed and cried together! I'm still in disbelief of your sudden passing. But your spirit, kindness and friendship will remain in my heart forever. Rest In Peace my dearest friend. Until we meet again.......
Love you always,
Linda Scaricamazza
❤❤❤❤❤❤

Kathy Mazzio

September 30, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rose at Bell's school. She was a lovely lady. Prayers and thoughts for your family.

Mike and Tina Brendlinger

September 29, 2017

Dear Mark & Family,
Praying for you at this difficult time. We will always remember Rose with fondness. She was a great lady.

Geri Cairy

September 29, 2017

Dear Dr. Mark, Lorraine,and Boys I am very sorry to hear about Rose. I looked forward to seeing and talking to her after Mass on Thanksgiving. She was such a beautiful person. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.

Geri Cairy (Gina Papanier's sister)-Turnersville, NJ

Mary O'Rangers

September 29, 2017

Dr. Mark and family - Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I know first-hand what you and your family are experiencing. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God Bless.

September 29, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My daughter Solveig was in Mrs. Twardzik's 3rd grade class. Solveig and all of us were so sad to hear of her passing. She left an impression on Solveig that will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with you and your family.
John and Julie Bada

Josephine Douglas

September 28, 2017

My heart hurts,I am so sadden to hear this devistating news of my longtime friend . Marc, Mark jr.,Jason & Matthew I pray God give you all the strength and encouragement to continue to grow as a loving family you all are . Rose you always had a smile on your face and always kind encouraging words I will forever remember your sweet smile RIP.my friend till we meet again. love ❤ Josephine Foresta Douglas

dominic adrasto

September 28, 2017

Mark, So sad to hear about Rose, I never met her but I feel like I knew her from you talking about her. I know you have a close family and with prayers and each other to lean on you will find the strength to persevere.

Martin Kein

September 28, 2017

Dear Dr.Twardzik,

God bless you and keep you & your family in this your hour sorrow. I extend to you my deepest sympathy.

Martin Klein, Pres./CEO
Seashore Gardens Living Center

Arlene Rego

September 27, 2017

Dear Mark & family I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. After reading Rose's obituary I can see why she was so loved, please know that God will get you through this. Rose will always be with you in your heart & now is an angel in heaven. ❤

Arlene V Gatto

September 27, 2017

Dear Mark and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife, Rose. My heart hurts for all of you.
I only met Rose a few times, but I instantly knew she would be someone who could be a dear friend. Her warmth and caring about people were evident in her beautiful smile. I hope that the beautiful memories of your life together will bring you comfort in your time of grief. May God help you and your family find strength at this most difficult time. Again, our sincerest condolences to each of you. Arlene and Ray

September 27, 2017

Dear Mark and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife, Rose. I only met Rose a few times but I knew instantly she would be someone I could have as a friend. Her warmth and caring came through her beautiful smile. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
May God give your and your family strength to help through your grief and may your memories of your life together bring you comfort.
With sincerest condolences.
Arlene and Ray

Donna Valente

September 27, 2017

Mark, Mark III, Jason, Matthew and all of Rose's family,

I'm heartbroken. Rose was truly a saint on earth. Her spirit was filled with empathy, compassion, love, encouragement, and dedication to her family.

May her spirit guide you and give you great courage as you face her loss. While she isn't here physically, she will be with you forever.

Rose- I love you. Fly high. Kiss the gang for me.

All my love,

cousin Donna Valente

Barb & Joe Cawley

September 27, 2017

Dear Dr. Twardzik and family, Joe and I are deeply saddened to learn of Rose's passing. You and your entire family will be remembered in our prayers. Although we only met her once in your A.C. office, she seemed to be a genuinely sincere person. Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Stephanie Coppolino

September 27, 2017

So very sorry for your loss....

Stephanie, Matthew and Alexa Coppolino

Ginger Firth

September 27, 2017

Rose Twardzik was my daughter MaKayla's 3rd grade teacher, just last year. Makayla loved Mrs. T. So very much, she cried the last day of school because she wouldn't b her teacher anymore. They kept in contact in school this year of course and by emailing each other. The school has lost a wonderful teacher, the children have lost a wonderful friend and mentor, the world has lost a wonderful loving, caring person. God has gained a beautiful, wonderful Angel ! May God bless her family and wrap them in his arms of peace and comfort during this time. To her family.......rest in the peace of knowing that she touched so many lives and will always b remembered fondly!

A special memory MaKayla has of Mrs. T. Other than being an awesome teacher, was Mrs.T's great hug's and how she always looked so pretty.
Ginger Firth ( and MaKayla McKie) Sewell, NJ.

September 27, 2017

I was very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Rose. she was a dedicated teacher. I taught with her for many years in special ed at Bells . My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad and difficult time. Love, Nancy Winsor, {retired teacher from Bells.)

Jamie Taylor

September 27, 2017

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Rose was my daughter and son 3rd grade teacher. She will be truly missed.

Carol Vendetti

September 27, 2017

Lorraine: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Carol

Carol Rubenstein

September 27, 2017

To DR. TWARDZIK AND ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF HIS BELOVED WIFE, ROSE. I am deeply saddened and shocked at the sudden death of your beautiful soulmate, ROSE. There are no words that can express my feelings. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan Tessmer Fosnacht

September 26, 2017

Mark and family. I was so saddened to receive the devastating news of Rose's passing. I can't imagine how difficult this is for each of you - I know you loved her with all your heart, as she loved each of you.
Rose was the sweetest, most kind and compassionate friend I ever had. Even though it has been more than 20 years since we have been neighbors, I thought of her often and always smiled when I did so.
Mark, Jason and Matthew, she could not have been more proud of you and the young men you have grown into. Mark,you and Rose had such an enviable marriage - you were perfect for one another and your love was always so apparent. You are all in my prayers.
God received another Angel when Rose joined Him in heaven. God bless you Rose. I love you and I will miss your cards.
Jan (Fosnacht) Tessmer

Jennifer Seligsohn

September 26, 2017

Mrs. Twatdwik was one of my daughter's third grade teachers. She was a wonderful teacher and person. It was our favorite grade. May her memories help comfort you during such a sad time.

Maria Destefano

September 26, 2017

Other than losing my own dad, this wAs the sadest thing I ever had to endure. Rose .i will remember you forever, always in my heart and memories.❤❤❤❤❤❤

Lori Argenzio

September 26, 2017

My dear Aunt Rose. You were definitely one of a kind. Not a mean bone in that sweet soul of yours. I will miss our talks and laughs. Please watch over all of us and keep us strong... especially mommy, uncle mark and your boys. There wont be a day that goes by where I dont think of u. I love u so much. My heart actually hurts and will never be the same. RIP my sweet angel.

frank perinelli

September 26, 2017

so sad never mnt of dr mark could not belive this iam so srryet rose but long time patie

Susan Kleva

September 26, 2017

Rosie, I will forever miss you and your beautiful smile, your never ending warmth and love for all things around you. You will always have a special place in my heart. I love you Rosie (Bootsie).

Donna and Frank Iavarone

September 26, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to Rose's family for their loss. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. May God bless her family and loved ones knowing that she is with her family in Heaven.
Gone too soon!

September 26, 2017

It's so difficult to lose a loved one, especially someone so dear as Rose. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May the drawing close to God in prayer help you to stay strong and comfort one another.
Psalm 66:19,20

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