Rose Marie Lewis

Rose Marie Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026, at Hunterdon Care Center in Raritan Township, New Jersey. Born on September 17, 1942, in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late William and Lena (Mennella) Gisetto. She had formerly resided in Massachusetts, Florida, and most recently, New Jersey.

Born and raised in Middleborough, Massachusetts, Rose was a graduate of Middleborough High School, Class of 1960. She went on to hold several secretarial positions over the years, including work with the Courier-News Classifieds Department and in the real estate industry. She also especially enjoyed her time at the Pfaltzgraff outlet on Stangl Road in Flemington, New Jersey.

Rose was strong-willed and fiercely devoted to her family. She found joy in the simple pleasures of everyday life and in the people she loved most. She loved gardening and caring for her yard, and she had a special fondness for cats and dogs. She enjoyed television, especially game shows and crime programs such as Blue Bloods. Additionally, she was always ready to take off on a whim to travel to see family in Massachusetts.

Her home and kitchen were places of warmth and comfort. Rose loved baking and cooking, especially pasta and chicken dishes, and she was known for enjoying sweets such as Good & Plenty candy and brownies, along with a good serving of mashed potatoes. She also enjoyed trips to the casinos, knitting, crocheting, and thrift shopping. Among the many things that brought her pride and happiness, nothing meant more to her than her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and spouses, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William Gisetto, Jr., and her late husband, Lee Deily.

Rose is survived by her sons, Rick Dextraze and his wife, Traci, of Bradenton, Florida, Tim Dextraze and his wife, Jill, of Asbury, New Jersey, and Paul Lewis of Califon, New Jersey. She also leaves behind six beloved grandchildren, Dylan, Haley, Samantha, Jake, Connor, and Daniel, all of whom affectionately knew her as “Nana” or “G,” as well as three great-grandchildren, Leo, Stella, and James. She is also survived by her siblings, Terri Dileo, Jeanette Ducharme, John Gisetto, twin sister Ann Lovell, and Lawrence Gisetto. In addition to the love she gave so freely, she leaves her family many cherished memories of her strength, warmth, and unwavering devotion.

Rose will be remembered with love for her independent spirit, her deep affection for her family, and the many everyday comforts she made special for those around her. Her presence will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Memorial contributions in Rose's memory may be made to any local animal rescue or animal shelter of one's choice.

Rose had a strong Catholic faith, however, per her wishes, services will be private under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.