Rose C. (Alaimo) Epolito, 95 of Fredonia, NY passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022.
Rose was born on January 27, 1926 to the late Joseph and Josephine (Marturana) Alaimo. She attended Fredonia Schools.
An area resident her entire life, she worked as a nurse’s aide at the former Chautauqua County Home, retiring in 1979. Rose adored her family and will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners for her family, reading and playing cards.
Surviving are her children, Peter Epolito and Jane Lilly. “Nan” is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Paula Epolito, Steven (Jennifer) Lilly, Susan Lilly, Danielle Epolito and Gary J Epolito II. “Big Nana” is also survived by 6 great grandchildren, Jacob Lilly, Jacinda Mekus, Emma Lilly, Camille Epolito, Nicholas Lilly and Ryan Mendez. Rose is also survived by a brother, Charles Alaimo, a sister, Delores Borello, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Peter A. Epolito whom she married on January 4, 1947, 2 children, Gary J. Epolito and Linda Epolito, her daughter in law, Mary Ellen Epolito, 3 brothers, Samuel, Russel and Joseph Alaimo and 2 sisters, Ann Dimossimo and Laura Piatz.
A prayers service will service will be held at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, N.Y. on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 4 pm, followed by visitation at the funeral home until to 6pm. FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL. Donations in Rose’s name can be made to charity of one’s choice. On-line condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.