Rosa De Simone, nee Frasca; 89, of Melrose Park, IL; born December 8, 1921 in Serino, Italy passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 3, 2011. Beloved mother of Rosanna (Sam) Scala, Mimma (Don) Ralls, Fiorella (Bill) Auriemma and Salvatore (Donna) De Simone; dear grandmother to Maria (Joe) Pieranunzi, Christina (Ben) D'Andrea, Angelo (Diana) Scala, Don (Tina) Ralls, Rosa (Mario) Florio, Anthony Ralls, Sam (Joellen) Scala, Frank Auriemma, Andrea De Simone, Nick De Simone, Analisa Auriemma, Billy Auriemma, Reno De Simone and Angelo De Simone; proud great-grandmother of Thirteen; also survived by her sisters Anna (the late Angelo) Cumbo and Maria (Anthony) Rocco, as well as a large extended family.
Rosa immigrated to Melrose Park from Italy in 1957, and spent her entire life dedicated to her family. Her happiest times were preparing Sunday dinner with those she loved, and her daily trips to Mt. Carmel for mass. She will always be loved and never forgotten.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 4, 2011, 3 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (at the Circle), Elmwood Park, IL 60707. Funeral visitation Saturday, March 5, 2011, 9 a.m. to time of Mass, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church,1101 N. 23rd Ave., Melrose Park, IL. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234