Rose M. Borghese

When Rose M. Borghese walked into the room, those in her company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who Rose was and how she impacted those around her. Rose was a clever and gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. It was as if Rose wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their lives and celebrate their discoveries. Rose was tireless and had boundless enthusiasm that would serve her well throughout her life.

She was the daughter of Joseph and Jenny D'Angelo. Always at the ready with a good joke, she grew up to be quite a humorous person. While some who knew Rose might describe her as an idealist, her friends and family understood well that Rose was always in pursuit of life’s endless possibilities and opportunities available to her.

Rose was raised with three siblings. She had two brothers Frank and George D'Angelo and one sister Grace. Rose was very accepting and supportive of her family. She was perceived as the central person in her family in terms of keeping communication open between the family members. Whenever discord or tension arose within the home, Rose was typically the member who brought about resolution and harmony. These traits served Rose well in her adult life and, along with her wit, outgoing personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew her.

Rose's skill at “building bridges” played an important role in her ability to make her new family happy. Rose was tenderhearted and sensitive, qualities that served her well in helping to nurture her family.

Rose was a natural and creative parent who was willing to provide her family with all sorts of new and interesting experiences. For Rose, parenting was a particularly enjoyable and pleasurable part of her life. Every activity, from chores to bedtime routines, became a game in the Borghese home. Rose's skill at understanding her children's feelings, her sensitivity to their needs, and her gift for gentle persuasion enabled her to find novel solutions to any problem or situation that might crop up. Rose was blessed with three children: two daughters Joann and Patricia and one son Frank.

She is survived by her children Joanne, Patricia and Frank; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Services will be held at Forest Lawn South Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 11:00am - 2:00 pm with a 2:00 funeral service, followed by the burial. Rose was laid to rest in Forest Lawn South Memorial Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Rose. She was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. She had a knack for being clever, creative and witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While she was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Rose Borghese for inspiration, leadership, wisdom and even courage. Rose was always more than willing to share life’s experiences with her loved ones.