Obituary of Rose Bullock

Rose Ann Badalamenti was born on October 3, 1934 in Monroe. She was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Mary (Solomon) Badalamenti. She attended Monroe Schools and later received training as a hairdresser. Rosie married Ben Bullock in December of 1967. She worked with her cousin and from her home salon for more than thirty years retiring in 1996. Rosie was kind, generous, and outgoing. She had a great sense of humor, and liked to play practical jokes from time to time. Rose was a social butterfly, she enjoyed going out to eat and made numerous friends with the staff of establishments, but her favorite place to visit was Denny's. She spent much time conversing with loved ones at her own kitchen table sharing a good cup of coffee. Rosie constantly looked after others; often comforting with the words, "If you need me call". She was well organized and loved to plan out details. Rose liked traveling and had enjoyed Northern Michigan, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, and Tennessee among others stops. She cherished the serenity of her yard, gardening, and bird watching. In her quiet time, Rosie enjoyed crafts including silk floral arranging, sewing, and beading jewelry. Rose, age 78 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. In addition to her parents, her passing was preceded by her first husband: Andrew Wilkerson; brother: Victor Badalamenti; sisters: Mary Osborn, Josephine Sulfaro and Annie DiFiore; brothers-in-law: Lee Sulfaro, Joe Sulfaro, Nick DiFiore and Glen Osborn; and sister-in-law: Kathleen Badalamenti. To cherish her memory she leaves a beloved husband of forty-five years: Ben Bullock; two sons: Larry (Dolly) Wilkerson and Nick (Liz) Wilkerson; stepdaughter: Sherrill (Dennis) Altice; two sisters: Fara Sulfaro of Monroe and Christine (Sam) Evola of Amhertsburg, Canada; six grandchildren: Jeremy (Stephanie) Callahan, Renee Wilkerson, Matthew (Stephanie) Wilkerson, Eric Wilkerson, Scott (Mina) Altice, and Adam Altice; four great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 1:00-8:00pm on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 7, 2013 also at Merkle's with Pastor Roy Southerland officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.