Rose M. McInnis

Rose was born September 1, 1923 in Mexico the daughter of Bruno and Rose (Samarco) Buccina. She was one of eight children.

Rose was educated in Mexico schools and graduated in 1940. Rose married John D. McInnis on January 16, 1943 and celebrated 64 years of marriage. Together they raised two sons.

She was a member of the Son’s of Italy Lodge no. 467 and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles no. 1248. Rose enjoyed bowling, sports and was an avid beano player. Rose was known to many as “Mama Rosa” and her wonderful Italian cooking.

Rose was employed part time with the Oxford Paper Company, the A & P Grocery Store, and as a retail clerk at the Rumford Duffy Store.

Rose’s greatest love in life was her family and she was extremely close to her two grandchildren who affectionately called her “Gammy.”

Survivors include her two sons, John Jr. and wife Janet of Scarborough, Maine and Timothy and wife Brenda of Rumford; sisters Jennie Curato of Rumford and Annie Tripp and husband, Percy, of Westbrook; a brother, Joseph Buccina and his wife, Ollie, of Rumford; two grandchildren Melissa Eberlin and husband, Wes, of Bradenton, Florida, T.J. McInnis and wife, Kasey, of Jacksonville, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband John three sisters Mary Sullivan, Elizabeth Melanson, and Nancy Martin; a brother James Buccina.

If so desired contributions in Rose’s memory may be made to the Rumford Community Home 11 John F Kennedy Lane, Rumford, ME 04276.