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Rose Filippo Obituary
04/07/1938 - 11/07/2025
Rose E. Filippo, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025.
Born in San Lucido, Calabria, Italy, Rose met the love of her life, Libero Filippo, in her hometown before moving to San Francisco at the age of 16. Together, they built a life rich in love, family, and community, sharing many happy years before his passing.
Rose devoted her career to helping others, working for 30 years at George Peabody and Sutro Elementary Schools, where she lovingly supported special needs children. She was affectionately known to everyone as the "Banana Lady" and "Miss Rose" for her cheerful spirit, kindness, and loving nature. Her patience, compassion, and dedication touched the lives of countless students, families, and colleagues.
She is survived by her son Richard Filippo and his wife Therese Filippo; her daughter Susan Filippo; her grandchildren Sarah Beard, Peter Filippo, and Ben Filippo; her great-grandchildren Owen Filippo, Zoe Filippo, Brenden Beard, and Emmamarie Beard; and her brother Mario Bruno. Rose will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for her family.
An 11 AM Visitation will be held Tuesday November 18 at McAvoy O'Hara Company Evergreen Mortuary 10 Ave and Geary Blvd in S. F.. The Funeral Service will begin at 12 Noon, followed by a private burial at the cemetery for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Rose's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization close to her heart.
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