COLLURA, Rose (nee Covello), age 96, of Elmwood Park, passed away at her home on March 8, 2023 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Paterson, Rose was a member of the Eastside High School Class of 1944. She had been employed at Arlene’s Dress Shop in Fair Lawn until her retirement. She loved cooking and baking for her children, family and friends. Sunday dinners were important but it was really the holidays that Rose loved so that she could put all of her skills to use while surrounded by family.

Rose is predeceased by her beloved husband, Pasquale and her brother, Frank. She is survived by her son Joseph Collura and his wife Cindi, son Kenneth and his wife Kathy and son Patrick and his partner Scott Miller. In addition, Rose has five grandchildren: Kasey Collura, Joseph Collura , Kenneth Collura and his wife Loren, Elizabeth Collura and her partner Jay and Kayla Succamelli and her husband Tommy. Additionally she is survived by five great-grandchildren- Brooke, Cody, Giana, Angelina and Walter.

A private ceremony was held after cremation. Arrangements by the Aloia Funeral Home/Attentive Cremation Service, 180 Harrison Avenue, Garfield, New Jersey (973-340-7077). Condolences visit www.aloiafuneral.com