Rose A. Castelli
June 4, 1930 — January 21, 2014
Rose A. Castelli (nee Wlodarski), Age 83, entered eternal life on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.
Rose is survived by her beloved children, Richard Kroviak, Mike Kroviak, Carol (Anthony) Doszak, John (Connie) Kroviak, Mary (Phil) DiGrazia, and Virginia (Steve) Wojtonik; cherished grandchildren, Michelle Wilhelmi, Jessica Mrozek, Candi and Philip Juarez, Tina Kilgore, Phillip K. and Kristina DiGrazia, and Brandon Lorenz; also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Agnes Wlodarski; loving daughter, Janice Kroviak; William S. Kroviak; and Marino Castelli.
Rose spent many years working as a seamstress for Continental Cleaners, Minarich Bridals, Tom's House of Beauty, and White Carriage Bridals. Rose was also a member of the Slovenian Women's Union Branch #20. Rose loved to bowl and she especially enjoyed polka dancing at the Knights of Columbus and the Slovenian Home. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Special thanks to the staff at Meadowbrook Manor and Edward Hospital for the exceptional care provided.
A Celebration of Rose's life will begin on Saturday, January 25, 2014 with prayers in the funeral home chapel beginning at 10:30 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Anne Catholic Church in Crest Hill for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will take place, Friday, January 24, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 pm at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, 60435.