Methuen - Methuen - Rose M. (Abate) Marroncelli, 96, longtime resident of Methuen, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020, at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer, Mass. She was born in Lawrence on February 26, 1924, to the late Alfio and Leona (Angeleri) Abate, and attended Methuen Schools. As a woman whose biggest regret in life was retiring, Rose began her career at Lawrence Maid Shoe Company and finally retired from Western Electric. She was the matriarch of her family who enjoyed many of life's simple pleasures; cooking, travelling to Atlantic City and Foxwoods, and playing cards with her sister and her many friends. Rose touched many lives in many different circles and will fondly be loved, cherished and missed by all.

Rose is survived by her four beloved children; her daughter Mary Hederson and her husband Michael of Ayer; her son Steven Marroncelli and his wife Joyce of Methuen; her daughter Brenda Richer, also of Methuen; and her son Darrell Marroncelli and his wife Patricia of Hampton, N.H. She was the dear grandmother to her seven grandchildren, Marissa, Andrea, Lisa, Russell, David, Kristin and Ryan; and great-grandmother to Rose, Alexandria, and Steven. Rose is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Marroncelli; her sister Joan (Abate) Hall; and her brothers Anthony Abate and Vito Abate.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020, at 11 a.m., at the St. Michael Cemetery, 500 Canterbury Street, Boston, MA. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, face masks will be required and social distancing must be followed. If you have a health or other underlying concern, please do not attend. Rose's family will understand and respect your decision. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rose's memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is proud to serve the Marroncelli family.