Rose Povse née Toscano, 83, of Absecon, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014. She is survived by William, her husband of 65 years; children William Povse (JoAnne), Rosemarie Mason, and Diane Mason (Robert); grandchildren Ann Marie Morrison (Kris), Joseph Mason, Rob Mason (Amanda), and Bryan Mason (Corinne); great grandchildren John and Rachel Morrison, and Bryant and Jordyn Mason; sister Mary Constantine; and many nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Atlantic City, Rose is predeceased by parents Rosaria and Antonio Toscano; sisters Santa Battaglia (Martin), Connie Garrod (Bob), and Eleanor Varallo (John); brother Harry Toscano (Olga); and brother-in-law Ed Constantine. Before retirement Rose worked for Pantry Pride Supermarkets and Caesar’s Casino.
Rose enjoyed crocheting and knitting gifts for family and friends, but was especially dedicated to knitting scarves for our troops in Afghanistan. Having created over 180 scarves for a joint program between Peace Lutheran Church in Galloway and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church of Absecon, she was very appreciative of the letters and photos sent by the men and women of our military wearing her scarves.
Burial will be private.
Donations in Rose Povse’s memory may be sent to:
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Anatomical Association
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
675 Hoes Lane West Room NB11
Piscataway, NJ 08854-5635
http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/neuroscience/anatomical_assoc/forms.html