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Rose Chetcuti
1932 - 2020
Rose Chetcuti
1932 - 2020
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BORN
1932
DIED
2020
Rose Chetcuti Obituary
July 17, 1932 – Dec 19, 2020
Rose G Chetcuti, 88, died of complications from a weak heart with her family by her side on Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Elk Grove, California.
Rose was born on the island of Malta in the village of Mosta on July 17, 1932. She was born to mother Carmela Sammut and father Joseph Sammut Sr. and was the second of nine children. She and her husband Benny decided to move to Toronto, Ontario Canada in 1953. After 14 years in Toronto they moved to San Francisco, California in 1967 and then to South San Francisco in 1968 where she lived for 46 years. Her late husband Benny Sr. predeceased her in 1999. Rose was the mother of Sam Chetcuti, Dianne Cuniffe, Benny Chetcuti Jr. and Rosemarie Butler.
After moving to California, Rose worked as a marker for the Macy's warehouse on Paul Avenue in San Francisco. Superseding her job was the love and pride she had in keeping a pristine house along with the well-being of her husband, 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren before her own.
Rose was a 53 year member of the Maltese American Social Club of San Francisco. When she lived in South San Francisco, Rose would first attend Mass at St. Veronica's Catholic Church and then head to the Maltese Club which is located in South San Francisco and meet with friends. Rose would spend hours talking with her friends almost every Sunday. She also loved to attend the different dinner/dance parties that the Maltese Club would have frequently throughout the year.
When her husband was alive, he and Rose travelled the world extensively. Rose loved these travels but her first care even when she was abroad was the health and well-being of her children.
Rose Chetcuti leaves behind her children Sam, Dianne, Benny Jr. and Rosemarie. Her brothers Joe Jr., Louis and Johnny as well as sisters Doris, Helen, Mary and Gemma. She also leaves grandchildren Nicholas, Michelle, Jordan, Ashley, Morgan and Madison and Great-grandchildren Landon, Mackenzie, Audrey, Mason, Charlotte, James, Ella and TJ. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
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Paula Kavanaugh
January 12, 2021
I will always remember her sweet voice and how she adored all those grandchildren and great grandchildren RIP dear Rose
Darlene Tonna
January 10, 2021
In loving memory of our dear Aunty Rose, you were like another mother to all of us! We also loved you like our mother. May you Rest In Peace now and enjoy the time with your husband. You will always be remembered as the young at heart Aunty that we loved. Love you always❤❤❤ Your God daughter and niece, DARLENE Tonna.
Mary Tonna
January 5, 2021
So sorry to hear the loss of our friend Rose. She was a beautiful lady very classy and full of kindness.
She always carried a big smile and she loved life. She will be missed.
Our hearts go to the family.
It’s a big loss.
May God rest her in peace.
Our condolences to the family.
Mary and Roger
❤
carmen micallef
January 4, 2021
I KNEW ROSE FOR A LONG TIME,SHE WAS A SWEET LADY AND ALWAYS SMILING. WE USE TO SEE HER AT THE CLUB WHEN SAM WOULD BRING HER AND PICK HER UP,SHE WOULD TALK PROUDLYABOUT HER CHILDREN,GRANDCHILDREN AND GREATGRANDCHILDREN,WE ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING HER.I REALLY LIKED HER,SHE ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD TO SAY AND A FRIENDLY SMILE,WE ARE GOING TO MISS HER.
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Joe Tanti
January 3, 2021
With sympathy for your loss that will be felt by many people.
Joe and Fran
Romina Bezzina
December 30, 2020
Dear Rose may you rest in peace I am really greatful to you and Uncle Benny. You both showed me great respect to me & my husband. I have learned alot from you and really have special memories. You have tought me alot of family values which I have always carry god bless you and rest near Uncle Benny I’m sure he is waiting for you. R I P deeply missed xxx♥
Greening Family
December 28, 2020
Dianne and family, we are saddened to hear the passing of Rose.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all❤
Xoxo, Pam & Mark
Mary Vella
December 28, 2020
Sending my condolences to the family
Barbara Wylie
December 28, 2020
I may not have known Rose well, but I know she was the best mother-in-law my niece Kimmie could have asked for, and Kimmie adored her.
Simon Bartolo
December 28, 2020
Our deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time! She was a beautiful soul and heaven has gain an angel!
You were a bright light to all who knew you
Mary Murphy
December 27, 2020
God bless your sweet soul I will miss your presence and gracinousness. Sincere condolences to the whole family. Rest in Peace.
Mary Anne Fassler
December 24, 2020
I will always remember Rose’s kind words and lovely smile. My sincere condolences to the Chetcuti family.
Sam Chetcuti
December 23, 2020
I may be biased as I am her son but I don't think anyone could ask for a better mother. I will greatly miss our twice daily conversations on the phone. This happened regardless where I happened to be in the world.
Joesephine & Julian Muscat
December 23, 2020
Our Heartfelt condolences to the Chetcuti family. What a Beautiful lady always she had a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers with the Checuti family. May she spray her wings and keep you all safe.
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