Obituary: Rosemarie “Rose” (Cantwell) Jacob, 69, of Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, CT - (From Biega Funeral Home) On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Rosemarie “Rose” (Cantwell) Jacob, loving wife and mother, passed away at age 69.

Rose was born on August 16, 1952 in Middletown, CT to Michael and Madeline (Corbett) Cantwell, the second youngest of six children.

Graduating from Mercy High School in 1970, she would later hold various jobs such as CNA/home-health aide, pharmacy technician, and most recently receptionist for a dentist office.

She loved music (especially Elvis Presley), shopping, cats (especially hers), collectibles, and enjoyed taking trips to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.

She is survived by her husband Albert Jacob, her sons Joseph Rybczyk, Jr. and Daniel Rybczyk, and her brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Carol Jacob.

Rose brought much joy and laughter to those who knew her. Her family and friends will forever love and miss her dearly.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday January 13, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St. Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rose’s memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101.

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