Rose T. Betterbed, 99, passed away December 18, 2014 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Mrs. Betterbed was born, raised and spent most of her life in East Orange, NJ before settling in Manchester, NJ for the past 30 years. She worked for the East Orange Police Department as a Crossing Guard for many years. Rose was a proud homemaker, mother and aunt. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, horse racing, graphic design, cooking and cards. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt and will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Betterbed is predeceased by her husband John, siblings, Mildred Colella, Joe Moore, James Muro, Bertha Rao, William S. Moore and John A. Moore. Rose is survived by her son John Bedford, grandson, Nickolas, great grandson, Nathan, nephews, John R. Colella, Jim Muro, Richard Rao, Joseph Moore and Niece, Ann Moore-Pak. Friends may visit Sunday, December 21, 2014 from 4-8 pm at the D’Elia Funeral Home 1300 Vermont Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 9 AM at the St. John’s Church in Lakehurst. Interment will take place at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery in Lakewood. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Rose’s memory to the Family Reach Foundation 2001 Route 46, Suite 310 Parsippany, NJ 07054.
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