She was born Feb 13,1924 in Hammond,Louisiana to Giovanni John and Anna Tumminello Madonia.
She married Grover Black in January 1946 who preceded her death in November 2000.
She is survived by her 4 children JAMES BLACK, BARBARA SHOGREN-KINT, SCOTT BLACK and DEBORAH ESTRADA, 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Rose worked 20 years for the City of San Jose. She was head chef for the senior citizens center.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She leaves a legacy as a independent person full of love and laughter.
A visitation will be held from 11:30am-12:00pm on Thursday August 13 at Grace Chapel, and the funeral service will follow from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Grace Chapel is at the top of the hill, up by the Great Mausoleum.