Rose M. Mascari

Rose M. Mascari, 86, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away on July 11, 2021. Rose was born on October 3, 1934 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late John Stephen and Gertrude (Herbertz) Jarosinski. On the morning of December 23, 1953 Rose wed Frank J. Mascari in St. Catherine Catholic Church.

Rose worked as a clerk at the Mascari family business, Mascari Cleaners for several years. She was always willing to lend a hand at the cleaners however she could. She was fiercely loyal to her family. Being one of the oldest of eleven siblings, Rose was always caring for her younger siblings. Very generous, all were welcome in Frank and Rose’s home. Rose took pride in her home and always kept things very neat and tidy.

Devoted to her faith, Rose was a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, art, especially paintings, listening to music, and spending time with her family. Rose and Frank often took trips to Wisconsin to visit relatives and fish.

Rose will be remembered as a devoted wife, sister, and aunt. She will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her.

Along with her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene, Peter, and Nick.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Frank J. Mascari; her siblings, Joan “Sally” Koerber, Paula Watson, Fred Jarosinski, Catherine "Katie" Jarosinski, John Jarosinski, Georgia Schmidt, and Betty Charnes; brother in law, Tommy Mascari, Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather for Rose’s visitation on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Morning prayers will be said in the funeral home at 10:30 AM Saturday morning prior to the celebration of Mass. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM in St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46217. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for the Mascari family.