Antone David Rose

Antone David Rose Sr. passed away at the age of 68 on Sunday December 19, 2021.  He lived a full life and will tell you he did it his way. Antone, will be remembered for the love, kindness and generosity he showed everyone he met.  Many people who knew him referred to him as “Tony”, but by many he was called Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Marine and Friend.  Life began for Tony in Bridgeport, Connecticut on February 27, 1953 where Hazel, his mother, and Antone, his father, welcomed him into the world.

As a man, Tony will be remembered for his upbeat, positive mental attitude.  He was a strong, proud, resilient, and ultimately good man.  He was always there for those that needed help in one form or another whether it required kind words or deed.  He lived up to the Marine’s motto of “No better friend.”

As a father, Dad will be remembered for the timeless wisdom he passed down over countless conversations.  As a father, he made it a point to attend baseball games, karate practices, cookouts and other social gatherings in other to support his son.

To his grandchildren, he will be always be Grandpa Rose.  He never forgot to send a card or gift during a special occasion and always told his grandchildren how much he loved them and how proud he was of them.

Tony, is preceded in death by parents, Antone Rose, Hazel Delaney, brothers William and James; and sisters Jacqueline, and Lynda.

Tony is survived by his son Antone D. Rose Jr., his wife Angine, his three grandchildren Julius, Leila and Sofia Rose, as well by his brother Alfred and other beloved friends and relatives.

The family would also like to add a special thanks to the West Haven Veterans Support Group and to the staff of Silver Springs Care Center for all the help and services provided.

His family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext. on Sunday, December 26, 2021 from 2 pm until 4 pm. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday at the funeral home, Interment with military honors will be at 12 pm at State Veterans’ Cemetery in Middletown where he will finally be laid to rest.

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