Rose was born on July 8, 1921, in Auburn NY and was the eldest of 9 children.
While working in her family’s restaurant, Rose met the love of her life and future husband John Leslie Scheftic. With her standing at 5'2 and John at 6'3 they were a sight to see but a perfect match. They were married in 1940 on the Fourth of July. In their union, they had three children, Jo Ann (Turney), John Leslie Scheftic Jr, and Cheryl Rose (Endicott). In 1951, decided to move the family across the country to California where Rose’s sister, Louise had moved with her husband Frank. The two families became close friends and spent most Friday’s together with mounds of Italian food and good-natured poker games!
Rose filled her life with family and friends, music and love.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband John and grandson Curtis John, and is survived by her sister Jeanette and brother Richard; her three children John Jr., Jo Ann, and Cheryl; her grandchildren Jennifer, John, and Cory, her 6 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends that loved her dearly.
She will be remembered for her zest for life, her fun times with family and friends, her sense of humor and quick wit and her fiery red hair that matched her sassy personality so well.
May she rest peacefully and her spirit continue to bring smiles to those who knew her.
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