Rose Miano

She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Miano (deceased), wife of Anthony Miano, Sr., (deceased), mother of five children (4 spouses), grandmother of 11 (7 spouses), and great-grandmother of 21.

Mom’s passion was taking care of others. As the eldest she babysat her three siblings while her parents worked. She told us stories about being 12 years old and taking her brother (in a stroller) on the subway train to visit relatives in Manhattan. Boy has the times changed! At 17, mom worked in Manhattan as a seamstress until she married.

Born and raised in the Bronx, New York she met our dad there. They fell in love and were married on April 20, 1952. They enjoyed going to dinner shows, dancing at the Copacabana, traveling, and having “good clean fun” (as she would say) with family and friends. But two years after being married her life took a different direction.

Her journey as a mother of five began. My parents moved from the city to the suburbs and bought a house. Mom devoted her life to her husband and five children. Always cooking, cleaning, laundry, homework, yardwork, entertaining weekend visitors, etc. She was the one that enforced the rules. Expectations were loud and clear. Very clear! She ran our household like a drill sergeant so she could get everything done and had dinner on the table at five.

Dad was in an accident that left him disabled. Health and financial struggles were taking a toll on them. A doctor suggested that they move to Arizona. The climate would help with dad’s healing. So, their journey continued and they purchased a new home in Phoenix, Arizona. This was the beginning of some of the best years of their life.

Arizona weather gave dad more mobility. After their children were all married and on their own (except AnnaRose), mom and dad now had some freedom to enjoy weekend trips to Vegas or go back east to visit family. Also, mom worked as a caregiver to a special needs child of a doctor. It takes a special person to do that. That’s what she knew best.

Over the next several years our parents became grandparents to 11 grandchildren. Such proud and loving grandparents! They were always available to babysit without hesitation. Family was always #1 to them. Mom would rather babysit than go out. She made the best memories with her grandchildren. Mom was also very fortunate to create wonderful memories with her great-grandchildren. Her family was her pride and joy. Mom now lived in an assisted living facility and just loved showing off her great-grandkids!

Her life was a testament to strength, values, and unconditional love for all. Her absence leaves a deep ache in our loving hearts. But her spirit will live on in all of us. She will be deeply missed.

A visitation will be held on August 4, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, located at 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

The funeral service will follow on August 4, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the same location.

A graveside service is scheduled for August 4, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at an external service location at 200 W Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027.