Rose Gerace (Pfister) passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024 at the remarkable age of 102. Born on May 30, 1922, in Brooklyn, NY, to Benedetto Fioriello and Maria Colosuonno, Rose lived a full and vibrant life.
Rose was the beloved wife of the late William Pfister and Frank Gerace. She was a devoted mother to her son, Edward Pfister (Carol Jo Nelson) and daughter Bernadette Sullivan (Daniel). She cherished her sister Mary Spadaro (Joseph) and was a proud grandmother to Ted Pfister, Tracy Turner, Daniel Sullivan, Kim Justesen. Rose’s love extended to her eight great-grandchildren, who brought immense joy to her late years. She was also loved by her many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Sunday from 4pm-8pm at Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11am at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, followed by an interment at Moravian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, reflecting Rose’s lifelong compassion and generosity.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Sunday, July 7, 2024
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Mass of Christian Burial
Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church
1091 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
Monday, July 8, 202411:00am
Burial
Moravian Cemetery
2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306
Monday, July 8, 202412:15pm
Lyn Sullivan says
Dear Bernie & family,
It was truly an honor to have “Grand Rose” in my life. I know she will be missed dearly.
It is my prayer that God will comfort you all during this sad time. Love, Lyn
Maria Hogan says
One of my favorite people in this world. ❤️❤️❤️
Bob Woods says
Please accept my condolences 💐
May Rose Rest In Peace And May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her …
🙏🙏🙏
EdPfister says
Thank you
Angela Pasquale says
i OVED HER DEARLY SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON
AND i will miss visiting her .Angela Pasquale
Laura Steinheber says
Dear Bernie and Danny and the entire family. We extend our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. We have so many fond memories of spending time at family gatherings with Rose always being there with her warm, gracious and loving personality. Rose was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Francis and Laura Steinheber
ANGELA says
I WILL MISS YOU ROSE I ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT SPENT WITH YOU.
ALL MY LOVE ANGELA PASQUALE
Chris Demaio says
Grand Ma Rose,
She was Ted and Tracy grand mashe spent many of holidays with us as kids
After her son’s divorce from my aunt both of whom are my God parents.
She was always so kind to me*
When I got married and she met my wife she always had so many kind words for my wife and I.
G ma rose always looked exactly the same every time I saw her she never aged.
It’s been a couple of years since I saw her but I will always have great memories of her at holidays.
102 years old you are a celebrated woman saw so much lived thru so much.
RIP we have it from here G Ma Rose
Say hi to my sister Julie and my G ma please
Uncle Ed and aunt Bernie God bless you both and your families my prayers are with you all.