Rose Marie (Intelisano) Shade

Rose Marie Shade, 92, formerly of Lincoln Park, died June 13, 2019 at Berks Heim, Bern Township, where she had been a resident for two months.

She was the widow of Richard E. Shade, who died July 7, 2007.

Born, November 27, 1926, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Virginia (LaFlacca) Intelisano.

She was employed with V&S Sandwich Shop for 15 years, as well as Boscov’s Department Store.

Rose was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Reading.

Surviving, are her two daughters, Donna M. (Shade), widow of Rafael Rodriguez of Wyomissing and Virginia L. (Shade), wife of Peter Kostick of Spring Township.

In addition, there are also five grandchildren: Lisa M. Lesko of Wyomissing, Brian P., husband of Brooke (Ramsel) McCarty of Cockeysville, MD, Todd R., husband of Deana (Batastini) Kostick of Spring Township, Rebecca L., wife of Seth Weaver of Shillington, and Lori L., wife of Charles Smith of Wyomissing; 13 great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

She is also survived by one brother, John J., widower of Rosemarie (Clemente) Intelisano.

Rose was preceded in death by five siblings: Guy T. Intelisano, Carmella (Intelisano) Rottino, Anna (Intelisano) Mollica, Samuel Intelisano and Josephine (Intelisano) Shuman. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary R.C. Church, 237 Franklin Street, Reading.  A viewing will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.  Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Epilepsy Foundation, 919 Walnut Street, #7A, Philadelphia PA 19107.

Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Laureldale is in charge of arrangements.

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