Rosemary “Rose” (Spinale) Johnson, of Peabody, formerly of Somerville and Medford, passed away on Thursday, October 6th. She was 69. Born and raised in Somerville, she was the cherished daughter of the late John B. and Vincenza (Urro) Spinale.
Rose enjoyed a successful career as a travel agent for many years. Her fondest memories include her cruises to the Caribbean, and traveling with her family. Her famous saying was “cruising on by.” Some of Rose’s other fondest memories include spending time at the lake house in Sterling, with her best friend. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and could always be found making family dinners for them.
Rose was the devoted mother of Donald F. Johnson III, Darrell J. Johnson, and Dee Johnson. She was the loving Nana of Kali Johnson, Haley Johnson, Khristiana Rose Johnson, Dominic Vincent Johnson, Aidan Barry, and Nicole Carroll. Dear sister of Joseph J. Spinale and his wife Linda and Darleen A. Duffy and her husband James F. Caring aunt of Shane A. Duffy and Patrick R. Duffy. Rose is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends may visit Tuesday, October 11th, at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St, Medford, from 4 to 8 PM with a funeral service at 7 PM. Burial will be private.