Rose C. DiMare, 83 of Burlington, MA, died Monday after a brief illness in the Sawtelle Hospice House, Reading, MA. Born in Boston, she formerly was of Medford and the West End of Boston. Daughter of the late Rosalia (Alfonso) and Girolamo Gattuso. She was a member of the Burlington Senior Citizens Club.
Beloved wife of the late James J. Di Mare. Devoted mother of Joseph J. DiMare of Burlington, and Gerald M. DiMare and his companion Heather Robertson of Medford. Loving grandmother of Gioia G. DiMare. Sister of Lucy Selewich of Roslindale, Frances Olszak of Norwell, and the late John Gattuso and Connie DeAngelo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Thursday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden. As an expression of sympathy memorials contributions may be sent in Rose’s name to the Sawtelle Hospice, 320 Haverhill St., Reading, MA 01867.