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What a Great Lady

We met Rose Zappola as preparations were underway for our son, Matthew, to marry Rose's granddaughter, Carla, in 2010. We were instantly drawn into their family by Rose's hospitality and genuineness in sharing her great family memories and her deep love of Carla. We loved her stories of times spent together with family, many of which revolved around family meals and gatherings. We grew to love her gentle spirit and her loving mannerisms. We were saddened by her fall shortly before the wedding which kept her from attendance at Matt and Carla's celebration, but she was the eternal spirit of joy as she told this new couple that she would be with them in spirit and that they should only concentrate on their day together!! It seemed she was ever vigilant in being supportive and caring and so much more concerned about others than she was about herself!! We have not been in communication with her much after that since we live in Missouri, but Carla has kept us up to date on her. We wish to convey our utmost sorrow to you, her family, in her passing, but wanted to express how in just a very short time, Carla's Grammy managed to help us gently begin to be a part of such a wonderful family! I am sure you will miss her greatly! What a great lady she was, indeed!!
Posted by Jeff and Jane Schaeperkoetter
Thursday January 28, 2016 at 8:39 am
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