Rose M. Papalia Loomis, 92, of Warren, PA died Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Rouse Warren County Home after an extended illness. She was born on August 4, 1922 in Warren, PA and was the daughter of the late Frank and Carmella Risitano Papalia. Rose was a lifelong Warren area resident and was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. She worked as a riveter for Deluxe during World War II and later worked at Jamesway. Rose was well known for her cooking, especially her spaghetti and meatballs. She enjoyed gardening and loved having flowers around her home.
Rose is survived by her 3 sons – Harold “Jay” Loomis of Pittsburgh, PA., Charles “Chuck” Loomis and wife, Toni and Marty Loomis and wife, Debbie, all of Warren, PA, 5 Grandchildren, Betsy Loomis, Matt (Erin) Loomis, Dan (Chanel) Loomis, Alex Loomis and fiancé, Meredith Weir, and Katelyn (Brian) Johnson, 5 Great Grandchildren, 1 brother, Dr. Anthony Papalia and wife, Ruth, of McFarland, WI, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Loomis, Sr. who died January 27, 2004 and whom she married on May 31, 1946 in Warren, PA., 1 Sister – Nancy M. Dorotics, and 4 Brothers – Ralph J., Carl F., John S., and Joseph L. Papalia.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 4 to 7 P.M., where a vigil service will be conducted at 3:45 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Rouse Warren County Home Patient Activities Fund, 701 Rouse Avenue, Youngsville, PA 16371. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
My deepest sympathy for your family at the loss of your Mother.She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences to the family of Rose Loomis. She was a wonderful lady and a big part of my childhood in the west end of Warren growing up.
Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. She lived a long life but that really is not the important thing, it is the quality of family life that she provided for her children and grandchildren. She is watching over all of you now.
I am sorry that I couldn’t be there in Warren with you all. Aunt Rosie was such a sweet woman, she always loved winning bingo prizes for my daughter at the Rouse and I will always remember her zeppole!
So sorry for your loss! I loved Rosie, she was a beautiful lady! God Bless and much sympathy!