Rose Patrick

MARQUETTE, Mich. - Rose Patrick, 97, of Marquette passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 at Mill Creek Assisted Living, her home for the last 6 years, surrounded by family and under the care of U.P. Home Health & Hospice.

She was born in Detroit in 1917 to Italian immigrants, Costabile and Concetta Pacifico Carpinelli. Rose was one of seven children.

After WWII she married her sweetheart, George Patrick, Sr., and they raised their three children in Detroit. Upon retirement, Rose and George moved to Lake Gogebic in the U.P. for 20 years, then to Marquette, living at Tourville Apartments until moving to Mill Creek in 2008.

During their time in Marquette, Rose and George enjoyed time with family and friends, and donated their time to Peter White Public Library and Bay Cliff Health Camp.

Rose lived her Italian heritage. She made perfect homemade ravioli and pies. Rose was a devout Catholic and member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. She was also a lifelong Detroit Tiger fan.

George and Rose's love, care and concern for one another is a lasting legacy to everyone who knew them. Rose will always be remembered as a devoted wife and mother. She lived a very good, long life, staying very active participating in games, singing, yoga and crafts.

She is survived by sons, George Jr., Marquette, and John (Sandy), Ramsay; daughter, Mary (Jeff) Burtch, Marquette; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George, Sr. in 2012; five brothers; and a sister.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the angels of Mill Creek for their loving care of our parents.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Christopher Catholic Church with the Rev. Larry Van Damme officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the mass in the church. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. Rose's family will serve as pallbearers.

Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider a donation to U.P. Home Health & Hospice.

The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com.