She was born on July 2, 1923, in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Masle) Sestir, and attended St. Mary’s Academy. She worked for over 30 years at the Thruway Restaurant, was a member of the Holy Family Parish, and at one time, the Rock City Seniors.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Judy Zilkowski and Gary and Beverly Zilkowski; four grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Gail; a grandson, John Gary; brothers, Frank and Joseph; and sisters, Marie, Frances, and Vera.
Interment will be private at the family’s convenience at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Herkimer.
Rose’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors.
Anyone wishing to share a memory of Rose, or add to her online memorial, may go to www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.