Rose Grace (Barisano) Paglia, age 91, of Newton passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 13, 2024.

She was born on September 24, 1933 in Boston, MA. She was the daughter of Carlo Barisano and Blanche (Parks) Barisano. She was raised and educated in Dorchester and Roxbury MA.

Rose worked for Raytheon Corp in Boston MA and C and K Components in Newton, MA.

Rose enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. She was a lover of Opera and Celtic music.
Everyone loved Rose dearly and she loved them back much more. She was a mom to anyone who knew her. “ I wish I had a mom like yours” was said frequently.

She was predeceased by her Husband Nazzareno and her son Nazareno Carl Jr.; her Brother Charles Barisano of Quincy; Sisters Marie Lagle of Dover NH, Dorothy Edwards of Marion NC, Antoinette Owens of Roslindale and Josephine Kirby of Braintree.

She is survived by her Son Anthony Paglia of Newton and many nieces and nephews.

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Visiting hours in the Magni Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St, Newton on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 4-7pm and again Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, at 9:15am before proceeding to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St, Newton for a 10:30am Funeral Mass. Burial to follow at Newton Cemetery.