Rosemarie Colletti
Age - 63
December 8, 2023
Rosemarie "Rose" Colletti (nee Schurder), loving wife, mom, and gramma, was born to eternal life December 6, 2023. She is survived by her husband John; her children Victoria, Valerie, John II (Melissa), Louis (Colie), Veronica (Ben), & Vanessa; her grandchildren Nora, Keira, Lincoln, Terrance, & Ava; her mother Mary Schurder (nee Endres) and brothers Jim Jr. (Donna), Tim (Tammy), Larry (Colette), & Andy (Karen); John's siblings Mike (Bernadette), Linda, Jerry (Cathy), Susan (Jerry), Nick (Mary Kay), Joe (Nancy), Pete (Faith), & Tony (Lisa); and countless cousins, nieces, & nephews. Preceded by her father James Schurder and John's parents Jerome & Elaine Colletti and sister Mary. Born in Chicago, Rose grew up in Park Ridge attending Catholic schools, graduated from Loyola University, and became a special education teacher. She met the love of her life in a nursing home, married him, and enjoyed forty-one years with her hubby. She became the world's bestest stay-at-home mom to her six kids, being their first and greatest teacher. Being a wife and mom always came first, and Rose brought that love and passion to the classroom, teaching those who needed extra help. Giving back to the Catholic School system, Rose spent time substitute teaching and was a special education resource teacher. She coached soccer and volleyball and would cheer the loudest for every kid on the team. She went to countless sporting events and scouting activities and made it to every school function throughout the years. Always a fighter, she beat breast cancer, and while these last few years were hard, she never gave up. Rose will always be a shining example of the Catholic faith, everyone's most favorite auntie, the best wife, mom, gramma, and she had an impact on anyone who had the honor of being a part of her life. And every time you drink a Diet Coke, be sure to raise a toast to Rose. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears: https://www. cgiving. org/donate/BEARSCARE.Show more