Obituary of Rose Leskanic

LESKANIC, Rose Irene, 93, of Laurel View Village, Davidsville, PA, formerly of Franklin Lakes, NJ, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday January 21, 2014. Rose was born December 23, 1920 in Garfield, New Jersey, to Louis and Mamie (Lapinski) Marzitelli. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband Daniel E. Leskanic and her son Ronald J. Leskanic. Surviving are her devoted children, Daniel (Elaine) of Franklin Lakes, NJ; Alan (Debbie) of West Milford, N J, and Laura Rininger (James B "Rhino")of Windber, PA; daughter in law Joan Leskanic and fiancé Chris Elliott of West Milford, NJ; grandchildren Jamie Stanton(Jim), Raymond Leskanic , Jodi Leskanic, Chad Leskanic (Becky), Allison, Ashley, Megan and Julie Leskanic, and Dirk Rininger (Melanie); and great grandchildren Maya and Abigail Rose. Rose was a loving mother and grandmother whose life revolved around her family. Her daughter, Laura, would like to thank the devoted staff at the Reflections Unit at Laurel View Village for their outstanding care of "Rosie" for the past 9 years. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church, 700 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Interment will follow in Christ the King Cemetery if Franklin Lakes, NJ. The Leskanic family will receive family and friends on Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com) , 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Laurel View Village, We Care Fund: 2000 Cambridge Road, Davidsville, PA 15928.