She is preceded in death by her siblings, Sam, Anthony, Angelo, Joseph Costa, and sister, Frances Costa DiMaggio.
Though a country girl at heart, Rose built her life in New Orleans, and Metairie.
She became a devoted, and loyal wife, to the late Arthur John Giavotella, or "Jimmy" as she called him.
A loving, and dedicated mother to her six children, and their spouses: Mary-Ann Lutz(Robert), Gail Posey(Gary), Arthur Giavotella(Charlotte), Johnny Arthur Giavotella Sr. (Cindy), Loraine Spindel(Michael), and Mark Giavotella(Esther). Adoring sister, of Patricia Costa Vial.
Rose is survived by her grandchildren, Jeffery Giavotella(Paige), Joshua Posey(Mina), Mark Gerard Lutz, Travis Posey(Mia), Cara Rodrigue(Scott), Dayna Toscano(Greg), Gerard Spindel(Frida), Johnny Giavotella Jr.(Alexandra), Gina Cazabon(Chad), Michele Spindel, Joseph Giavotella(Andrea), and Dominic Giavotella(Jenna), Great Grandmother to Grant, Josie, Clayton, Mikey, Meghan, Avory, Reid, Reese, Tristan, Joseph, Julian, Curtis, and Lola.
Rose was a woman of great strength, and Italian pride. A committed Catholic, with unwavering faith in the Blessed Mother, carried her through this lifetime, and the next.
Her family was her greatest joy and fulfillment. She would often spend her days surrounded by loved ones, telling stories about the olden days. Sitting outside, sipping a cup of coffee, talking about the country, and her dancing days, were just some of her favorite things to do.
On nights that ended in Y, you could find her at Bingo, with a marker in one hand, a cigarette in the other, and countless cards in front of her. Never missing a beat. Rose loved cooking, and all things food. When not helping out at the family restaurant, you could find her in front of her stove at home. She had a way of bringing family and friends together at the kitchen table, over a home cooked meal. She brought laughter, and made a lasting impact, with every person that she crossed paths with.
The family would like to extend gratitude, to the team at Compassus Hospice. Especially to Robbie, whom she loved. As Rose would say, "I'm not lucky, I'm blessed".
Services will be held at St. BeniIde Church, on Monday, December 7th, 2020, from 9:30am to 11am. Mass to follow, at 11am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, burial at Greenwood Cemetery for 12:30pm, will be for immediate family only. As requested by family, in lieu of flowers, masses at St. BeniIde Church, are preferred.
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