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1928
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2019
Lois Rosano Obituary
Lois will be remembered as a loving, exceptional, and caring mother by her children, Ron and Maurine Rosano, and an uncompromisingly *wonderful* Nonni by her grandchildren Nicholas and Margaret Rosano (and Margaret's husband, Ari van Schilfgaarde), and Giovanna and Michael Derenzo.
Lois was also a sister-in-law and soulmate to Mary and Caesar Cardani (both deceased), the best aunt ever to their children Joanne Orlando and Gary Cardani (deceased), a loving Lala to Joanne and Gary's children Nicole (Orlando) Lumagui and Nicole's husband Vince, Dan Orlando, Chelsea (Cardani) Iannone and Chelsea's husband Drew, Domenic, and Anthony Cardani. Lois especially cherished her role as "Gigi" to the newest members of her family, Amelia and Andre Lumagui and Adam and Abigail Iannone.
Lois is also survived by her best friend, her Uncle John Minoli; Uncle John's children Marlene and Dave Minoli, and their children, Stephanie and Andrew Thiel and Matt Minoli, and her sister Doris "Cookie" DeRoss, and nieces Doreen and Nancie DeRoss.
She was an exceptional friend and favorite cousin to countless others. Lois's generous, unique and charming spirit will be deeply missed; her joie de vivre will be forever remembered, we are grateful for having her in our lives.
A memorial service will be held at St. Sebastian Church, 337 Bon Air Road, Kentfield, on Friday May 17, 1:00 p.m., with reception to follow at St. Sebastian's Reception Hall on the ground floor.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org, the Nepal Youth Foundation https://www.nepalyouthfoundation.org, and Okizu in Novato, CA http://okizu.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Rosano
Christina Lukanovich (Safholm)
May 17, 2019
There is never a good time for death for those we love and cherish. Just a few weeks ago my family and countless others received painful news of such an insurmountable lossour truest of Earth's Angels, now Heaven's gain, adding yet one more protector and crusader for peace and love.
I wish I could fully express my heartbreak over the loss of our tremendously beloved Lois. The legacy she left is one of unconditional love, loyalty, and gift of friendship. With her undeniable joy for life and incomparable life-force, Mrs. Rosano gave her heart to all in her life, and to her large circle of friends, which really were deemed her family as well. This larger-than-life, Italian beauty brought endless joy and happiness to all gifted with her remarkable presence in their lives, an Angel on Earth, for nearly a century, that gave her truest sense of self to all she encountered. Lois Margaret Rosano, a modern day Florence Nightingale, gained her wings, but not without leaving her heart in all of us.
To say, We will miss Lois, is an understatement. If anything, we can and will continue our lives on Earth, leading and living by her glorious example.
Olivia Hale
May 16, 2019
Sending my deepest condolences to all of the Rosano
Family at this difficult time. May all the good memories
you shared together give you comfort and peace.
She will be missed.
Olivia Hale
Lois surrounded with her friends
Simone Bissada
May 15, 2019
Simone with my dearest Lois
Simone Bissada
May 14, 2019
Michelle Hatata
May 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Ron and Maurine. Sharing in your sadness as you remember your mom. She will live on in your memories and in those she touched.
In deepest sympathy
Michelle
janice mcsweeney
May 13, 2019
My Dear Cousin
My Heart is hurting but I know that you are in peace. you will never be forgotten and you will always be in My Heart. God Bless
Say Hi to LaLa Eda and my Dad Guido
My Prayers for you Family.
janice mcsweeney
May 13, 2019
My dear cousin Lois you made me laugh
during my years growing up and you gave me some pretty good advice your in my heart i love you forever Give my Dad that special HUG
I love you
Janie
May 13, 2019
I was so very sad to hear of Lois's passing. She was a special person in my life, more like a mother to me, that I never had. Thank you Lois for being you. I will miss you always and think often of the all the wonderful times we spent together, so happy you were at my wedding.
lots of love to you!
Nawal Tamimi
William and Kathleen Repetto
May 12, 2019
We will miss her dearly, a great lady, someone who cared about everyone. She was one of our favorite people, always could tell a great story and always made us laugh.
May 11, 2019
Our family was blessed to have Lois as our friend in our lives. We will miss her effervescent personality and will cherish all the special memories we have of her.
Scott, Linda & Valerie Squires
May 11, 2019
I just remember Lois Rosano as being so very kind and nice to me through many years. Eleanor Silver
Diana & Mike Britting
May 11, 2019
We are so sorry to learn of Lois's passing. A more gracious lady you will never find. Will miss her contagious smile, her wisdom, her sense of humor and her laughter. Sending hugs and blessings to her family.
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