Conover – Rose Anna Walters, 80 of Conover, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born on August 31, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island, Rose was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina Ruggiero. Rose was a career beautician and sole proprietor of Roseanne’s Beauty Salon in Riverside, Rhode Island. She pursued an interest in tractor trailers and traveled the country delivering freight. After retirement, dancing became one of her passions and she was a member of the Zodiac Club and the Statesville Dance. Rose worked part time at Bunker Hill High School as a food service worker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph (Big Joe) Ruggiero, George Ruggiero, Salvatore Ruggiero Jr., and James Ruggiero; one sister, Loretta Ruggiero (Parente).
Survivors include her son Sergeant First Class US Army/Navy Retired Michael J. Walters; three sisters, Sarah Ruggiero (Kazmeirski), Evelyn Ruggiero (Kite) and Lucille Ruggiero (DeCosta)
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Catawba Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Brown Officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Walters family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
