Rose Tomasello, age 69, of Rockland, MA, passed away after a brief illness.

Rose was born in Malden, MA, to Peter and Frances (Spitzbarth) Tomasello.

She was a graduate of Malden High School, where she excelled in field hockey, basketball, and softball, earning induction into the Golden Tornado Club Hall of Fame. After high school, Rose worked at Viking Seafoods in Malden, where she formed lifelong friendships that remained strong throughout her life. She most recently worked as a human resources manager at LaMarca and Sons Bakery in Malden, a position she found very rewarding.

Rose was a sports enthusiast who played softball for Winter Hill and participated in countless tournaments throughout New England and beyond, making many lifelong friends along the way. She loved her Boston sports teams, especially during the days of Larry Bird, and most recently enjoyed cheering for the Patriots and Drake Maye.

Rose loved to travel anywhere there was a beach, a sunset, and a casino. Her trips to Aruba were especially memorable.

Rose made an impact on everyone she knew and was greatly loved and respected by so many. Her motto was simple: always treat people as she would want to be treated, and she lived by that principle every day.

Rose is survived by her loving wife, Denise Carroll of Rockland. She was the cherished sister of Barbara McGlinchy and Bernard Santo of Beverly, MA.

Rose was the beloved sister-in-law of Paul Condon of Malden, MA; David and Terry Foley of Rockland, MA; Daniel and Elida Carroll of Braintree, MA; and James Carroll of Brockton, MA.

She was predeceased by her sister, Jean Condon; her brother, Robert Santo; and Barrett King.

Rose was the cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews whom she adored. She loved spending time with them and enjoyed spoiling them. She is also survived by her loving cousins, who were more like siblings to her, and countless lifelong friends.

Funeral services will begin at the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden, on Saturday, July 18, at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Rose’s life at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden, at 10:00 a.m.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be private.