JOSEPH E. ROSE, JR

68, of Enfield Drive, West Warwick, passed away on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at Hospice Care of Rhode Island in Providence. He was the devoted husband of Carolyn (Imondi) Rose.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Dorothy (Williams) Rose, Sr.

Joseph was a Master Plumber for 47 years before retirement.

Besides his wife, he was the beloved father of Tammy Santos of West Warwick, Melissa Shannon of West Greenwich, Joseph Rose of Douglas, MA and Robert Almeida of Norfolk, MA. He was the loving grandfather of seven; and dear brother of Janet Oliver and Linda Grace both of East Providence.

His funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church 1525 Cranston St. Cranston at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice.