Rose Manze

Rose Manze, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away on January 14, 2013 in St. Augustine, FL. Rose had a kind and gentle spirit, and was devoted to her family and her faith.

Rose graduated from Orange High School, in Orange, NJ. She married Albert Manze in 1950. They raised their 4 children in Livingston among a close network of extended family. They enjoyed countless summers at the Jersey shore. In 1978, the family moved to South Florida where Rose and Al built a successful diabetic supply business. They spent their leisure time doting on their grandchildren and taking cruises. After her husband’s passing in 2006, Rose spent her final years in St. Augustine, FL.

Rose is survived by her four children, Robert (Christine), Joan (Alain), John (Angie), Michael (Draya), eight grandchildren, Dana, Scott, Eric, Keith, Brooke, Gabrielle, Julia and Sabrina, her sister Anne Freda (Carmine), brother Mario DeAngelis (Connie), brother Robert DeAngelis (Maureen). She was predeceased by her parents, Urania and Nicholas DeAngelis, her husband of 56 years, Albert Manze, brother Frank DeAngelis, sister in law Angeline Carlucci and brothers in law Michael, John, and Dario Manze.

Visitation will be Friday, January 18 from 5-7pm at Kraeer Funeral Home, 1353 N. Fed. Hwy. Boca Raton. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19 at 10am at St. Jude Catholic Church, Boca Raton, with interment immediately following at Boca Raton Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Rose’s memory may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church 21689 Toledo Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33433 or to the charity of one’s choice.