Rose M. Caetta, 86 yrs., died March 16, 2007, of a broken heart. She is now with Frank, her recently departed husband of 69 years, whom she lovingly cared for in his final years. Together they walk hand in hand with Jesus.

She was born in Akron. Rose was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was a member of the ladies guild. Rose loved shopping, bowling, ice cream and cooking. She made the best pizza in the world. She was an avid contest winner and a two time winning contestant in the Pillsbury Bake Off.

Mrs. Caetta was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. She dedicated her life to her children, Dennis, Frank Jr. (Elizabeth), John (Pat), Robert (Norma), Christopher (Debra), Daniel (Katherine), Judith (Carl) Vandergrift, Maria Cathers, Susanne (William) Tallmon, Monica Schlager, Kathleen (Steve) Baker, and Patricia (Rick) Buster; sisters, Mary Agnes Carsey and Jane Fonti; brother, Jack Fonti; 35 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Robin Smith, their parents aide, who cared for them with great love. God sent Sister Karen of St. John Catholic Church to Rose, providing her with years of friendship and spiritual comfort. Thank you to Ridgewood Hospice Center for providing a supportive sanctuary for our family to gather.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1034 Brown St. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home where a rosary will be said at 7:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. 
 (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com) An Anthony Family Funeral Home.

 

 

 

 

John and Pat had this stone made for the Meditation area of their church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, located in Macedonia.

 

 

 

 

What a stunningly beautiful woman. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a Christmastime photo of Frank, Rose, and Danny.

 

 

Grandma Rose with Mickey, Judy, and Maria. 

 

 

Grandma Rose.

 

Everyone may view Rose's Guestbook at the Akron Beacon Journal site, however there is one touching post that I would very

much like to reprint here.  I am not a crier.  This one made me cry.

 

 

	March 20, 2007
	Memories of Seven Weeks: I moved back home with my Mommy I ate lots of ice cream with my Mommy I cooked dinner for my Mommy I watched Andy Griffith with my Mommy I said funny things to make my Mommy Laugh I ate Regina's Pizza with my Mommy, our Favorite I said Grace with my Mommy My Mommy cooked me a fish dinner I watched Mommy grieve while saying the Rosary I took Mommy out for a Steak Dinner My Mommy ordered it RARE RARE RARE !! I fed Mommy her last serving of ice cream I brushed my Mommy's tangled hair I soothed my Mommy's fever with cool rags I slept while holding my Mommy's hand I often told her " I love you Mommy " I cried with my head on my Mommy's shoulder I heard my Mommy speak her last earthly words "I want everybody to talk" I Put lip balm on my Mommy's dry chapped lips I watched the Priest give my Mommy her Last Rites My Mommy gave me Life I tried to give some back. I Love you Mommy, Chris

 

 

Life's an amazing journey.