OBITUARY: Rose M. (Lanney) Carrozza, 99

Below is an obituary from Nichols Funeral Home:

WILMINGTON, MA — Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, June 22nd, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, for Rose M. (Lanney) Carrozza, who died on Tuesday, June 17th at the Aberjona Nursing Center, Winchester, following a lengthy illness. She was 99 years old. Her funeral will be conducted from the Nichols Funeral Home on Monday, June 23rd at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas of Villanova Church presided by Reverend Charles Hughes, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

Rose was born on May 14th, 1926, in Boston to her late parents, Nicholas & Josephine (Servideo) Lanney. She was one of seven children raised in East Boston. Rose was educated in Boston Public Schools and was an alumna of East Boston High School, Class of 1944. Following high school, Rose began her working career at Gilchrist’s in Boston for 14 years. On June 23rd, 1957, she married the love of her life, Nicholas Carrozza. The couple began their family together having a son, David and daughter, Janet. Rose embraced motherhood and cherished her family. In 1969, they moved to Wilmington where they lived happily for decades. Rose would return to the workforce after her children were of age and began working for the Registry of Motor Vehicles in the Insurance Investigations Division. She went onto work at Kenne Lighting, in an accounting capacity and retired in 1991, before unretiring and working at T. J. Maxx as a sales clerk. This job gave Rose much happiness and joy, as well as friendships that lasted years, finally retiring at the age of 85.

Rose was most proud of being a matriarch of a large loving Italian family. Her family was her entire world. She was an avid knitter and loved working in her garden. Rose was a phenomenal baker and would always come bearing her many wonderful treats. As a young mother she was very active with her children with the PTO, cub scouts and as a CCD teacher. Even through her retirement Rose volunteered two days a week at the Wilmington Public Schools because of her love for children. She was affectionately known as “Mrs. Rose” by the students that she worked with. Rose was a loving, gracious woman, who treasured family time. She will forever be remembered as being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She is the beloved wife of the late Nicholas J.” Nikki” Carrozza of 55 years. The loving mother of David N. Carrozza & his wife, Elizabeth “Beth” of Stoneham, & Janet F. Engrem & her husband, Kevin D. of Wilmington. Cherished Nana of Stephen W. Carrozza & his wife, Amanda C. of Plaistow, NH, Lauren E. Carrozza of Stoneham, Nicole R. Healy & husband Andrew of Salem & Janelle T. Engrem & fiancé Kosta Biti of Wilmington. She is the adored Great Nana of Nicholas R. and Jonathan D. Carrozza. She is the dear sister of Mary Folsom & husband Leroy of East Boston, Josephine Miano & husband Richard of Wilmington, and the late Jerry Lanney & wife Esther, Alfred Lanney & wife Phyllis, Frank Lanney & wife Elizabeth, and Michael Lanney & wife Lena. She is the special Nannie of Bailey & Ralph Gates. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Society of the Little Flower, 1313 N. Frontage RD., Darien, IL 60561 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis. TN 38105. For online condolences please visit us at www.nicholsfuneralhome.com.