In your life God puts a few people in your path who are remarkable blessings. Roz Stefanelli was certainly one such person. With her husband Sal, who shared this grace, she touched our lives and the lives of our family with love and caring. Through times of terrible tragedy and times of great joy Roz, Sal and their family lifted us, shared with us and helped make life the rich gift God intended it to be.

Never pretentious, honest and open with her feelings, Roz was a gift to us that we will always remember. Our hearts go out to Susan and Bill, Salli Ann, Lewis and their families. Assuredly, all of the McCloskey family can say the Roz and Sal Stefanelli and their family added much to our lives and for that we will always be grateful.

My Dear Cousins,

Your Mom, my Aunt Rose, chose to run. To run to Jesus. To run to your Dad (Uncle Sal). To run to my Mom (Aunt Gerry). What an amazing and, joyful event that has taken place! Yes... we too will miss Aunt Rose very much. She always treated us with kindness and love. Can you imagine the excitement that is taking place in Heaven right now? Aunt Rose, Uncle Sal, my Mom - holding on to each other, not letting each other go - talking so fast and hurried to catch up with everything that what would sound like gibberish to us, is very clear and understandable to them. It comforts me knowing that they are waiting for us, together - and I pray it brings you the same comfort and peace. God bless you and keep you in his loving arms. We love you.... The Brando Family - Minnesota

I'm going to miss you Aunt Rose. I know distance has limited our visits but I always enjoyed our times together with our families. I Love You, and right now I know that you, Uncle Sal, Mom, and all the other Saints in the family are looking down on us, and one day we will have huge family reunion!

My deepest synpathy to all of the Stefanellis. You were always great neighbors in NJ to both my family and my parents. My children loved Roz and always called her aunt eventhough she was not related. Roz was a terrific person.We will miss her. We have great memories of both Roz and Sal which we will always treasure. God Bless.

Penny

Mom, I always new you were strong and brave and giving...but in these past few months, I saw you were ten times more than what I thought you were. I'm sad you're gone - I love you and miss you. Rest in peace with daddy.

No matter how bad things got you could always depend on Aunt Roz to brighten things up with her great sense of humor. She was a great listner with a warm and caring way about her and was always willing to lend a helping hand. No words can describe how much I will miss her. Although I am happy knowing that she is now in a safe place united with Uncle Sal. Love you both and thanks for all the good times.

It was a pleasure knowing you and so thankful for all you did for Country View Village You will be missed. My prayers are with your family.

Aunt Roz you will be missed greatly. You were always the voice of reason and the glue that held things together. I know you are at peace now and once again with Uncle Sal. I will always remember the times me, Kim, and Tina spent with you!! Please give daddy a big hug from me... Love you

I loved Mrs. Stef so much...At one time in my life, she was like a second mother. Kind, caring and giving.

Love to Susan, Salli and Lou and your families. Your are in my thoughts.

Eileen

Do not know life without you. Will always remember you and macaroni on the side porch! Those were the days. Everyone together laughing and yelling! May you rest in peace with the love of your life.

Mom-you were my Mom and my friend. You were selfless and always put your family first. I can't even begin to tell you how much I will miss you. A day won't go by when I don't want to pick up the phone and give you a call. I love you. Thinking of you and Daddy together again makes me smile.

A truly remarkable person who had a tremendous impact on every part of my life.

Roz, it has been an absolute pleasure for both me and my boys to have known you. You welcomed us all into your wonderful family with open arms and I am grateful. You will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Love you now and always...RIP Joanne, Kyle and Dean xoxo

I Love You Mom!...You, Your generous love, giving of yourself, and caring ways are going to be missed but NEVER forgotten!!...Thank-you God giving her to us...give Dad big kiss and don't stop hugging him until we get there..xoxo-Louis

My love, prayers and deepest sympathy go to the Stefanelli Family! Roz was a wonderful woman, dedicated mother and a very good friend to the Sisters of Christian Charity in Mendham! She will be greatly missed by all of us! May she rest in the peaceful arms of the Father, with Jesus and Mary!