Rose Seghi

If anyone ever truly cared for other people in the world, it would have to be Rose Seghi. She was a warmhearted and well-liked individual. These wonderful traits came easily to her, perhaps because she was such a sociable and amiable person. She tried to do her best to make certain that those around her had whatever they needed. Rose was a talkative person who typically said what she meant, but she was tactful at all times. Overall, others felt that Rose was someone who cared deeply for others. She was the person others could go to when they needed consoling.

She was born on September 24, 1919. She first greeted the world in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois. During her childhood, she learned to be reliable and respectful. She was an obedient child who wanted to win the favor of others. She found it easy to show sympathy and to perform kind acts for others. These admirable qualities would become a part of Rose's personality throughout her life.

Rose was was also quite often the family member who took the role of referee. She was a peacemaker who would frequently work to keep those usual family quarrels at bay. But even though Rose and her family had the typical conflicts and squabbles, they all cared deeply for one another. She was raised with five siblings. Had an older sister Jean, a younger brother Joe and younger sister Christine and younger twin sisters Janet and Joan.

As someone who reveled in the sheer joy of her experiences, Rose was always enthusiastic about new adventures. One thing she will certainly be remembered for is that when she got up in the mornings, she always hit the floor running, ready and raring to go. As a young girl, Rose had a number of interests and was an active child. One of Rose's biggest accomplishments during this time included completing school through eighth grade so she could help raise her family.

Rose could talk to anybody about anything.

Rose would sometimes talk about where she grew up and some of the things she did as a child. Rose also enjoyed a few trips away from home while growing up.

Rose was a faithful and loving person. Her kindness and consideration radiated an aura of warmth to those around her. She cared what others thought and carried that into her relationship with Leno Antonio Seghi. They were married at Our Lady of Grace Church in Chicago, Illinois.

Compassionate and devoted, Rose worked hard to make her new life partner happy. Despite the fact that, like most young couples, they lived rather modestly, Rose did her best to make it a happy home.

This same knack for harmony included sharing old friends and making new ones.

Rose was the kind of person who would readily move into action in order to help others. She was appreciated and respected, and she could find value in the opinions of others while being passionate about her own values and beliefs. So it is little wonder that she was active and highly valued by those in her community.

Harmony was important to Rose and she made every effort to maintain it with her family. Rose had one daughter, Diane. Diane would often fill her heart with pride with some of the things she accomplished.

It was part of Rose’s nurturing and fostering nature to make sure that Diane was raised in a safe environment.

She tried her best to teach about responsibilities and the rewards that can go along with it. She tried to maintain this learning and encouragement when the family took trips and vacations. Later in life, she was blessed with three grandchildren; Kimberly, Tamara and "J.J.". She was always conscious of the feelings possessed by others around her. She was reasonable and understanding. As a result, Rose was quick to solve disputes and did so without much fuss. Her secret of success in this area was simple: she would listen before she would act.

Taking her work seriously came naturally to Rose. She expected the same commitment and effort from those around her. Rose was a great team player, someone who cooperated well with others. She was what some would call a “people person,” something which was best demonstrated in her good communication skills. Rose was a steady worker, one who was realistic about schedules. The kind of details that would give family members and work colleagues fits were situations that Rose handled well. She could understand the details without getting lost in the "big picture.”

These abilities and this attitude seemed to come naturally for Rose. They were things she did even during her first jobs. Her primary occupation was she worked for Hotpoint /GE for 35 years.

She brought harmony to her work environment, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done, while always maintaining respect for her colleagues.

Like in other aspects of her life, Rose’s outgoing personality led her to make a number of friends at work.

Rose enjoyed spending time working on her various hobbies. She had no problem following all of the steps and instructions on a given project and was proud of the fact that she could have something to show for her efforts. She developed a number of interests throughout her life, including crafts; such as sewing, quilting and baking.

Rose was one of those people who took pride in constantly putting forth her best effort. Nowhere was that more visible than in bowling. She was always enthusiastic and a great team player.

Her high moral standards and traditional values served Rose well within her faith. Religion and faith were important to her. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace for 66 years, St. Ansgar for 19 years and St. Andrew for 7 years. She was well-respected because she was such an outgoing individual who sought to help in any manner that she could.

Since she was practical and frugal, she was ready when the time to retire actually came. The day finally arrived in 1985. She moved in with her daughter to help take care of her special needs Grandson, J.J. She was also able to travel during her retirement; Rose was able to visit family in Italy.

Since it was easy for Rose to meet and get to know new people, she quickly made friends, even in retirement. Once she met those new friends, she loved sharing stories and talking about "the good old days". So even in retirement, she kept in touch with her old friends and continued to make new ones. She also continued to stay active in retirement.

Rose Seghi left us on June 21, 2011. She passed away Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook Illinois with her family at her bedside. She was 91 years old. She had suffered from heart failure. She is survived by her daughter Diane, grandchildren Kimberly, Tamara and J. J. and sister Janet. Services were handled by Blake Lamb funeral home and held at St. Andrew the Apostle Church. Rose was laid to rest at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Rose could engage just about anyone in a discussion. And whenever she said something, she meant it. Rose was down-to-earth, outgoing and gregarious. She was, without question, the type of person who enjoyed experiencing things firsthand. She was practical and sensible, but what friends and family will remember her for the most is the fact that she was so understanding and kind. It can surely be said that everyone whose life she touched will miss Rose Seghi.

Rose F. Seghi, nee Manfredini, age 91, beloved wife of the late Leno, devoted mother of Diane Mason; loving grandmother of Kimberly (Harlan) Houska, Tamara Mason and Gerald “JJ” Mason, Jr; dear sister of Janet (Ronald) Whitlock, and the late Joan (Mauro), late Jean Costellini, late Christine Pasquini and late Joe (Dolores) Manfredini; fond aunt and great aunt of many; great grandmother of Catilynn, Mason and Anthony. Visitation Friday 3-8pm at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave., Lisle (on Rt. 53, ½ mile south of Ogden Ave./Rt 34) where funeral services will begin Saturday 8:30am and proceed to St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Mass 10:00am. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. To celebrate Rose’s life, visit www.Blake-LambFuneralHome.com. For info, call 630-964-9392.