… loving devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in law, aunt and friend; 57
On January 5, 2014, Rose Salemi-Arredondo peacefully passed away, after a courageous six month battle with Leukemia, surrounded by her husband Eddie and son Lucas and other beloved family members. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in law, aunt and friend. She was strong, courageous, never let any of us see her hurt. She sent a very powerful message. She was our hero.
She was born April 27, 1956, one of seven children of the late Ernest and Rosemary (McNeill) Salemi, and was raised in Tewksbury, where she attended public schools. She had a lifetime love for Country Music.
Rose was very active in community theater. She was very passionate about her work and her enthusiasm provided motivation and encouragement to all those she worked with. Since 2002, when her son was cast in Prince George's Little Theater's "On Golden Pond", Rose worked tirelessly with PGLT on over a dozen productions; making props, stage managing, producing, directing, and everything in-between. Often, Rose personally designed and made costumes, which were used by local theaters and entertainment groups alike. She also worked on many productions with the Cheverly Young Actors' Guild, Bowie High School, St. Mark's players, Bowie Community Theater, and the Prince Georges' Summer Teen theater.
In addition to her husband, Eddie Arredondo and son, Lucas, both of Bowie, MD, Rose is survived by six siblings, John and Becky Salemi of Marlboro, MA, Theresa and Eric Linker of Dracut, MA, Jean Pena and John Ingerman of Rockport, MA, Daniel and Cheryl Salem of Dracut, MA, Edward and Margo Salem of Billerica, MA, and Wilfred and Lisa Salem of Townsend, MA; along with numerous nephews and nieces who reside in the Boston area.
She was predeceased by a brother, James Salemi formerly of Milford, NH.
Her Funeral Service was held Monday, January 13, in the funeral home, followed by burial with her beloved mother, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Memorials to Johns Hopkins Hospital, Memorial Gifts, 1800 Orleans St., Baltimore, MD 21287, or visit www.hopkinsmedicine.org will be appreciated.