Genevieve "Pete" Rose Obituary (2018)

Genevieve “Pete” Rose, Age 99 from Jupiter, FL previously from Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully surround by her family on Sunday, April 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Rose, Son Alan Rose and Son-In-Law Barry Cohen. Pete is survived by her loving children Terrie Cohen and Jerry Rose and son Ben Rose. Her Grandchildren, Chad Cohen and Keri Cohen. Great-Grandchildren, Stella and Libby. Pete was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and upon graduation she went on to teach elementary school in a two room school house in West Virginia. She was a member of Temple Israel, Temple Israel Sisterhood and B’nai B’rith Women. Pete enjoyed playing Mah-Jongg, bingo, bowling, and cards with her friends and never missed an Ohio State Football game. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Pete ran the original snack bar of the JCC pool and continued her love for cooking for others when she opened Rosie’s Pizza in Columbus, Ohio. Most importantly she loved being with her family. Her children, grandchildren and great children are what made her most happy. She treated her children’s friends like her own and wherever she went she would light up the room with her infectious smile. Pete was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grand mother and friend. She had a beautiful soul that touched so many lives with her loving and kind heart. Everyone felt welcome and loved in her presence. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County/ Hospice by the Sea Foundation, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.