Rose A. Callari

July 19, 1924 - October 23, 2019

Rose A. Callari (nee DeFilippo), 95, of Old Bridge, New Jersey died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Rose was born July 19, 1924 to Josephine and Joseph DeFilippo in the Greenville section of her beloved Jersey City, NJ. She was devoted to her family, notably her husband of 69 years, James, who predeceased her in 2016; her daughters Felicia Cacioppo (Paul) and Joanne Callari; her son James J. Callari (Marylou); and her grandchildren, Catherine E. and Matthew J. Callari. Fiercely loyal with old-fashioned family values, a great sense of humor, and a relentless work ethic, Rose was employed by Western Electric in Newark, NJ as a piece worker during World War II. She also worked by her husband's side at their dress factory in Bayonne, NJ during the 1970's - 80's, then later as a nurses' aide at St. Anne's Home for the Aged in Jersey City. She relocated to Old Bridge in 1994. In her later years, Rose and her husband, while proud "homebodies", were active members in Silver Linings at Old Bridge (formerly known as the Old Bridge Senior Center), making new friends and engaging in many social activities. She was a lover of all things Italian, including music and food. In addition to her husband, Rose was predeceased by her parents; her sisters Anne Lipari and Mildred Pagano; and her brothers Carmen and Louis DeFilippo. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at St. Ambrose Church located at 81 Throckmorton Ln Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Contributions in Rose's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. You can go online at www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate to make a donation. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com