Rose Arello

Rose Arello, 99, of Oxford, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 23, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Shrewsbury, Ma. , on April 15, 1912, a daughter of Phillipo and Ursula Cristallo. She was educated in Worcester schools. Rose was an expert seamstress who crafted professional quality clothing. She worked in many retail sales positions and as an office assistant. Rose dedicated her life to her family. Spending time with them was her greatest joy. Included in the love for her immediate family was the love for her two nieces and a nephew and her Arello sisters-in-law. She lived her life according to her strong faith. Rose enjoyed gardening and loved to cook and bake. Family and friends looked forward to tasting her homemade Italian specialties. She was loved and respected for her strength, kindness and generosity. Rose leaves her daughter Arlene Arello, with whom she lived, her sons Robert Arello, Sr. and his wife Joanne of Princeton and Philip Arello and his wife Johna of Princeton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Kathleen Senior, Robert Arello, Jr. Ursula Arello, Steven Larson, Robert Larson, Lisa Arello, Suellen Dumas, and Jon Arello and twelve great grandchildren, Loren and Benjamin Senior, Eleanora Winston, Shane, Camille and Norah Larson, Benjamin and Olivia Larson, Cameron and Jillian Arello, and Julia and Eric Dumas, and two step great grandchildren, Brandii and Lexi Lacy. She also leaves dear friends, Frances and Marilyn Polito. Rose is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Benjamin Arello, who died in 1990, two sisters, Mary Caparso and Josephine Cristallo, and four brothers, Salvatore, Joseph, Chris and Vincent Cristallo. The family wishes to thank the nurses of the VNA of Southern Worcester County, especially Nancy Noonan, and Hospice of the VNA Care Network. Rose's funeral will be held Tuesday from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00AM in the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann 24 Mulberry St. Calling hours in the funeral home will be from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday. Interment will be alongside her husband in Note Dame Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn.38105