Rose DiGuiseppe

Rose DiGuiseppe (89) of Bristol Borough passed away peacefully Thursday evening October 8th, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Rose was a woman who truly loved her family and nothing made her happier than having everyone over for dinner on Sunday. Countless friends and family members were fortunate enough to not only enjoy these family dinners, but more importantly they were able to experience priceless memories and laughs that were created around the table. Rose was a lifelong member of Saint Ann Church and a faithful member of the church choir. She was helpful in bringing back the Saint Ann Italian Festival and Rose really loved being involved in anything that benefitted her church and community. From (1980 to 1988) Rose served her community as a South Ward Councilwoman and lived her entire life as a staunch democrat. Residing her entire life on 400 block of Lafayette Street in Bristol Borough, Rose's neighbors were never just friends. They were an extension of her immediate family and shared in all of the family gatherings, holiday parties and endless nights sitting on the porch. Daughter of the late John & Lilian Pinelli, Rose was preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Sr, her daughter Marlene Stiltner, sister June Giallella and her brother Ernie Pinelli. She is survived by her her son Ralph DiGuiseppe, his wife Monica and her daughter Maria DiGuiseppe. In her later years, Maria was more than just a daughter. She was Rose's best friend and loving caretaker. She is also survived by her sister Marion Mattoi, her son-in-law John Stiltner & brother-in-law Frank Giallella. Her memory and love for family will also live on in her grandchildren: Kim Stiltner (Albert Rodriquez) John Stiltner (wife Valerie), Amber Straddling (husband Justin), Ralph DiGuiseppe III & Jennifer DiGuiseppe-Melling (husband Robert), her 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her family dinners, Rose's kitchen table served as the place in which she showed her daily devotion to her faith. With numerous prayer cards in hand, she would pray to a multitude saints, with none holding any more significance to her than St. Jude. To honor her devotion, the family request that donations be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, Dept 142, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148. Please reference tribute # 38990675. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday 6pm to 9pm and Tuesday 9:30am to 10:30am at Galzerano Funeral Home located at 430 Radcliffe Street in Bristol Borough. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11am at St. Ann Church, 357 Dorrance Street, Bristol, Pa 19007 with internment to follow at St. Mark Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rose DiGuiseppe, please visit our flower store.