Rose T. Forestiere, 86, of Lancaster, died at Home on Saturday, January 15, 2011. She was a devoted caregiver to her husband Lawrence with whom she was married to for 60 years last May. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sportiello.

Rose was a seamstress and floor lady for the Cuddle Knit Sewing Factory in Long Island. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus and the Lancaster Italian Cultural Society. She loved traveling, reading, fashion and above all was a devoted grandma to her grandson Daniel.

In addition to her husband Lawrence, Rose is survived by her daughter Lorraine DiBernardo and her grandson Daniel DiBernardo, both of Lancaster. Rose's sons Robert and Richard Forestiere and seven siblings preceded her in death.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 4 PM, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Lititz Pike and Delp Road, with The Rev. Craig A. Ross officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 3-4 PM on Wednesday. Private Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions can be made in Rose's memory to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100