In loving memory of

Chad Rose
April 27, 1971 - July 19, 2014

Greece: July 19, 2014. Predeceased by father, Ralph J. Rose Jr. and cousin Gregg Guilfoyle. Survived by mother, Sharon Rose; siblings, Colleen (Marc) Guyett, Todd (Sue) Rose, Robin (Ron Jr.) Winter, Kelly (fiance Bob Lester) Rose; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.



Chad's visitation is Wednesday 1-3 6-8 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd). His funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Thursday at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N Greece Rd, Rochester. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Cariola Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14620 in Chad's memory.



Chad was born in Rochester, NY on April 27, 1971 and grew up in Greece. As a boy, he liked fishing, camping, and played youth soccer. He graduated from Greece Arcadia high school in 1990 and worked as a landscaper at Rose Landscape and Design.



Spending time with family was something Chad loved to do, especially while fishing, bowling, ice skating, and sledding. Chad also enjoyed snowmobiling, ice fishing, spending time at "camp" near Waterloo, cooking, and tending to his garden. Chad was also a talented writer who wrote poetry and had recently completed his own biography, "Undertow".



Some of Chad's favorites included the movie Tommy Boy, Calvin Hobbes comic strips, playing drums, and 80's rock music - which he liked to play very loudly!



Family and friends would best describe Chad as having a great sense of humor, someone who was animated, silly, liked teasing people he cared about, intelligent, great at math, and charming. He had numerous friends and was known as "stinky feet". Chad will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Tributes

Karen wrote on Jul 25, 2014:

"Chad...You are MY PERSON...and I am yours. I love you madly and ENDLESSLY...until we meet in the Meadow...FOREVER YOUR GIRL"

Kim wrote on Jul 25, 2014:

"RIP Chad. I know you are at peace now. I've always cherished our frienship and the time's we shared. My condolences to Chad's family, may you find peace and comfort during this difficult time"

Gina D'Angelo wrote on Jul 24, 2014:

"Sending prayers and my condolence to Chads family, he will be missed."

Kara Voight LoTempio wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"You taught me about life...You taught me about love...but most of all you taught me about Jim Morrison and The Doors! You will be forever in our hearts."

Michael Brown wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"For all the good memories,starting all the way back on good ole Rusty la. it was a pleasure staying in touch for all these yrs."

Irene Marvin wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"I will miss you dearly rest in peace and many prayers for your family"

Melody Fontana wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"My heart and prayer go out to the family and friends. RIP Chad."

Julie wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"May you rest in peace Chad, may your family find comfort in you watching over them and be at ease knowing you will be with them in spirit. May you live in eternal peace, you will be missed, and never forgotten..."

Trish O. wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"Be at peace."

Dave Mattucci wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"You will be missed... RIP Brother"

Andre' Strothers wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"I am deeply saddened by the loss you all share. Be assured that you will be comforted by the memories and love for Chad which is very much alive. My deepest sympathy and love is with you in this your time of grieving."

Terrie Palermo wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"Sharon, & family my thoughts & prayers go out to you all !"

You know who you are wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"How happy is the blameless vestal's lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd MY SUNSHINE!"

Chris Lally wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"Always a source of warmth, Chad could bring a smile to your face when you needed it most and brought lots of fun into our lives."

Kerri Hulett Rocci wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"I'm very saddened. I truly enjoyed reconnecting with an old childhood friend through Facebook just two short months ago. You were a truly amazing man with a story to tell. I'll miss our chats on FB. You are finally at peace Chad and will be missed by many. Rest in peace. God be with your family especially your mother. From reading your book and talking to you, your mother was an amazing and inspiring woman who remained your backbone through life. May God be with her in this most difficult time of losing her son."

Tammy Moose-Green wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"I'm so very sorry to hear about Chad, we went to school together for a long time. Heaven just received another angel...."

Karen Fornataro wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"So sorry to hear of Chad's passing, prayers to your family during this difficult time."

Friend from Afar wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"Rest in peace"

Jennifer Zadorozny wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"so very sorry to hear of Chads passing. May his family find strength in each other at the difficult time. My deepest Sympathy."

Beth Mucci wrote on Jul 22, 2014:

"So sorry to hear about Chad, Sharon! My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family!"

Jenna Adams - along ago friend wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"My prayers for your family and friends. May you RIP"

GOD Bless You brother wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"Though we never met, your life touched a friend. RIP"

Kristina Schrader wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"May you be with God now Chad in all His love and peace. Pain does not exist where you've gone and you so deserve that. To his surviving family members, please accept my most sincere condolences. May The Lord be with you all."

Rastia Covone wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"Rest in peace my friend! You will be missed!"

Paola Billone wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"Prayers are with the Rose Family."

Guy & Tina Bonfiglio wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"Praying for you, your Mom and family."

Darlene Fadden wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"My condolences to the Rose family. Chad may you rest in peace."

Lisa Larkins wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"God Bless Chad who is among the angels now."

Robin Winter, sister wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"May you rest in peace little brother. Please look over Mom and your nieces and nephews. I pray that you are peaceful, happy and pain free. You left us too soon. We will take good care of Mom for you. We all love you very much and will miss very much. I love you. God Bless you Chad Curtis. All my love. Your sister. XOXO"

Wendy Hurst-Slusarski, Friend wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"May you be at peace now and forever. Hoping your presence in Heaven allows the suns rays to shine a little warmer on the faces of all those you have loved."

Colleen Guyett, Sister wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"May you find the peace and tranquility you weren't able to find here on earth. I pray that you are happy and free of all of your struggles. We will do our best to take care of Mom in your absence. I love you brother and wish life had been easier for you. You are right, I couldn't have lived a day in your shoes. Continue to make your presence known as you did this morning. God bless!"

Rastia Covone wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"So sorry to hear about Chad, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Rastia"

Karen Nolan wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"So very sad to hear about Chad. I have some wonderful memories of our younger years, especially him teaching me how to play drums to REO Speedwagon down in his basement! Sending healing thoughts and prayers to all of his family ... Sincerely, Karen"

PAOLA BILLONE wrote on Jul 21, 2014:

"It seems to hard to believe. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rose family at this time!"

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home wrote on Jul 19, 2014:

"Additional Tribute Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnHXeZYOBjE"