On the 6th of December 2013 at the age of 88, Rose Mary Talone went to live with the Lord. She is united in love and eternal life with her beloved husband, Mario, her son Jerry, daughter Connie, and great-great grandson Seth. She rests in peace with her Mother, Rose, Father, Thomas, and her six handsome brothers, Tom, Butch, Bob, Don, Dave and Dick. She leaves behind a beautiful, loving family of five daughters, Marlene, Diane (Tony), Lynnell, Anita and Robin (Kelly); thirteen grandchildren, Janet (Bret), Greg (Carol), Sheila, Holly (Jerry), Amber, Brooke (Mike), Lisa (Chad), Heidi (Morgan), Cameron, Andrew, Pookie, Garrett and Morgan; seventeen great-grandchildren, Andrea (Michael), Amie (Jay), Alycia, Lexie (Frank), Nick, Brad, Jordan, Ian, Connor, Kelsey, Brittany, Joshua, Haley, Madison, Jacob, Chase, Connor and Bodie; and six great-great grandchildren, Zeke, Riah, Kai, Eli, Scot and Jaxon. Rose Mary may have been small in stature but her huge heart and welcoming home held a place for many, many others that called her mom and Grandma Talone.

Rose Mary was born in St. Louis, MO to a carpenter and a nurse. She moved to California in the early 1950's and it was in the San Luis Rey Valley that she and Mario started their long, happy life together. They raised their family in the Catholic faith loving their God, their family and their neighbors. She volunteered at her daughter's schools, Academy of the Little Flower, San Luis Rey Mission, St. Francis, and St. Patrick. Rose Mary didn't know a stranger and didn't know how to say no to any request. She was energetic, positive and the kindest person you could ever meet. She was talented and gifted in so many ways. Without hesitation, she served on many committees whether it be decorating for a mardi gras, sewing children's costumes for plays and pageants, cooking hot lunch, planning a parade, or throwing the perfect birthday party. She was a cake-baking blue ribbon winner, a Room Mother, Camp Fire Girl Leader, a Girl Scout Leader, and a Republican. Rose Mary was a talented artist. Throughout her life she enjoyed ceramics, china painting, pot throwing, sculpting, pastels, acrylics and oils. She was a brave and strong women who loved life, embracing every minute. Most of all she taught her family and others to love unconditionally.

Please call McCormick & Son Mortuaries 949.768.0933, St. Patrick Catholic Church 760.729.2866, or Old Mission San Luis Rey 760.757.3651 for service information.