Rose Mary Maglio

Maglio, Rose M. MADISON – Rose M. Maglio, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in Lemont, Ill. Rose was born in Madison on June 4, 1923, to John and Catherine DiCristina. She had fond memories of growing up in the Greenbush neighborhood and was very proud of her Italian heritage. Rose graduated from Edgewood High School and attended Edgewood College. She received recognition for three years service to the USO during World War II. Rose married Carl S. Maglio on Sept. 18, 1948, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a loving wife and mother and was a very kind and friendly neighbor to those she knew. Rose served as a den mother for the Schenk School Cub Scouts. She was an avid John F. Kennedy supporter and worked hard for his election in 1960. Rose hosted Kennedy’s sister, Pat at a reception in her home, co-hosted a reception for Rose Kennedy and attended a reception for John and Jackie Kennedy. She was a loving and caring grandmother and her assistance in raising her two granddaughters was greatly appreciated. She loved her little dog, Sophie, who was a good companion in her last years. Rose will be remembered for her kind and friendly spirit. Rose is survived by her sons, Saverio (Lori) and John (Leah); daughter, Frances (Dennis) Kamp; granddaughters, Tina (Shawn) Johnson and Adrianne (Everett) Earley; step-granddaughter, Mia (Ricky) Luna; step-grandson, Jason Brown; great- grandchildren, Katie and Kyle Earley; step-great-grandchildren, Alex and Josh Luna; her siblings, Jean DiCristina, John (Jane) DiCristina and Frank (Nancy) DiCristina; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, and her brother, Joseph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, with Fr. Randy Timmerman presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, 517 N. Segoe Rd., Suite 301, Madison, WI 53705. The family wishes to thank Vern Puddester for her valuable assistance to Rose in her last years. In addition, the efforts of Roma Thomas at Roma Home Care and Rose’s granddaughter Adrianne were very important in ensuring Rose’s last days were in a loving and caring environment. Online condolences can be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420