Rose Rotella, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Loretta (LaTona) DiLaura.

Rose was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools, graduating from Trott Vocational. On June 3rd, 1944, she married David Rotella. Mr. Rotella predeceased her on March 30th, 2006. Rose enjoyed many things such as coffee, shopping, music, chocolate and traveling, but her greatest love was spending time with her family. Rose loved to bake, especially Christmas cookies. She always made sure everyone had a tray. She put a dash of LOVE in every batch, as well as every heart. Rose always welcomed everyone into her home with a smile on her face, and you never left without a full stomach.

Rose is survived by her children, David (Connie) Rotella, Linda (Gary) Barone, Michael (Dorothy) Rotella, Janet (William) DuMars, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 61 years, she was predeceased by her infant son Raymond, great-granddaughter Samantha Sacks, and siblings Jack (late Frannie) DiLaura, Dr. Samuel (late Margaret) DiLaura, Lena (late Al) Salacuse, Pippy (late Marion) Pietrowski, Michael (Late Helen) Dilaura, Dr. Frank (Elma) DiLaura, and Joseph DiLaura.

Rose's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 9th at 10:00 AM in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.