Rose A. Yanni, 92, daughter of the late James and Mary (Pirro) Yanni, a lifelong resident of Brockton died on Friday, September 23, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her sister, Rachel Murphy of North Easton and a brother, Frank Yanni of West Chester, Pa. Other survivors include nieces and nephews Lee Ellen Gullens and Jamie Murphy of North Easton, Ma. Mrs. Beth Nebel (Marty) of West Chester, Pa., and Mrs. Diane Carson (Joe) of Rhinebeck, NY. Auntie Rose was a favorite of her six grand nieces and nephews whom she doted on.

Rose graduated from Brockton High School and the Boston School of Dental Nursing. After several years of dental nursing, Rose went to work as an Administrative Assistant in the Economics Department at Brandeis University until her retirement, after which she volunteered at Good Samaritan Hospital and at My Brother's Keeper.

Following retirement, Rose enjoyed traveling, especially to Italy. The highlight of her travels was when she was able to meet family in Gasperina, Italy and attend Mass in the church where her parents were married.

Calling hours will be Friday, September 30th from 9:00-10:00 AM in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt.123) Brockton followed by a funeral mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, 439 West St., Brockton at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the My Brother's Keeper, Box 338, Easton, Ma. 02356.