Rose Mary Simonetta
June 26, 1928 - April 29, 2022
Rose Mary Simonetta, age 93, of East China Twp., went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2022. She was born June 26, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Max and Leota Fleegle and was an only child. She worked for Michigan Bell as a switch board operator for many years and then later married Cosimo Simonetta on January 22, 1949 in Dearborn, Michigan. She spent all of her time raising 11 children. Rose Mary moved from Detroit to East China Twp. in 1975, where she resided until the end. She loved being with family, playing poker, shooting pool and bowling for many, many years. Her favorite place to visit was La Croix’s Riverside Pub for a burger and a beer. Rose Mary is survived by children, Monica Ceckowski of Port Huron, Mark (Patti) Simonetta of Macomb, Cosimo (Kathy) Simonetta of Shelby, Sheila (Brian) Taylor of Port Huron, Kevin (Debbie) Simonetta of East China, Charlene Simonetta of Port Huron, Shelley (Michael) Rumley of Marysville, Stacie (Lance) Thorpe of St. Clair and Corey (Cynthia) Simonetta of St. Clair; grandchildren, Alisa, Randy, Mark, Heather, Shawn, Christy, Jennifer, Jillian, Kevin, Justin, Ryan, Jamie, Paul, Kyle, Grant, Spencer, McKenzie, Lance II, Lindsey, Larissa, Chenelle, Corey, Carter and Joseph; 34 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She is also survived by her adopted daughter, Leah Heidenrich of Port Huron, who took such great care of her for several years. She will be dearly missed. Rest in peace Mom, Granny, Gram and GG. We love you. Rose Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Cosimo and her sons, Randy and Scott. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday May 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1100 Michigan Ave., Marysville. Prayers will begin at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, East China Twp. Visiting hours are Monday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday 1:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. with a rosary recital Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
Rose Mary Simonetta, age 93, of East China Twp., went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2022. She was born June 26, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Max and Leota Fleegle and was an only child. She worked for Michigan Bell as a switch board... View Obituary & Service Information