Roseann Arello

A gentle and sweet soul, Rosi touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Her life was a testament to the values she cherished most—faith, family, and community. Despite facing significant mental and physical illnesses, she always maintained a positive attitude.

Rosi had a profound passion for her faith, which guided her through life and inspired those around her. She especially loved receiving weekly Communion from the volunteers at St. Thomas More, after which she joyfully exclaiming afterward, “I got holy today!”

She took immense pride in her Italian heritage, celebrating its rich traditions, learning the language, and participating in family gatherings where food, laughter, and love filled the room. Most of all, Rosi had a special place in her heart for her beloved Kansas City Chiefs, cheering them on with unmatched enthusiasm.

Above all, Rosi’s greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose love knew no bounds. Her generosity, compassion, and ability to make everyone feel special will be deeply missed.

Rosi is survived by her loving parents, Joe and Rose Marie Arello; her sisters, JoAnn Arello and Angela Arello Accardo; brother-in-law, Jonathan Accardo; her nieces, Mikayla and Addison Walton; her step-niece, Katherine Accardo; her step-nephews, Henry and William Accardo; her aunts, Antoinette Domitz and Janette Arello; and her uncle Salvatore and Zia Rosa Cerami of Cefalù, Sicily. She is also survived by numerous cousins and loved ones, including her extended family at The Butterfly Haven Group Home. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam and Rose Arello and Thomas and Angela Cerami, as well as her uncles, Nick Arello and Dean Domitz.

Services will be held on February 8, 2025, at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass. Entombment will take place at Mount Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Butterfly Haven, 11500 Campbell, Kansas City, MO 64131.

Friends and family are invited to join in celebrating her life. We can now truly say, Roseann will rest in peace.