Boylston- Rose Ann (Delgreco) Ciannella, 82, died on Sunday, June 24, 2012 after a short illness.

She is predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Pasquale A. Ciannella, who died in 2006. Rose leaves her two daughters, Joan Sharron and her husband Donald of Boylston, and Patricia Morena and her husband James of Boylston; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth Rose, Patrick James, Julia Concetta and Sophia Marie all of Boylston, her brother Fred Delgreco of Northborough, along with many much loved nieces and nephews. Rose was born in Berlin, daughter of the late Fred Delgreco and Concetta A. (Risi) Delgreco/DelDuca. She was raised in Northborough, attended Northborough High School, and worked for many years for the Marlborough Public School System. Rose was a longtime member of the former St. Ann's Parish in Marlboro. While residing in Boylston, she volunteered much of her time to the Boylston Senior Center. She loved reading, traveling, walking, spending time with her friends, and being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough. Rose's funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main Street, Northborough. Burial will follow in Howard Street Cemetery. Flowers or memorial donations in Rose's name may be made to: Cancer Pavilion at Marlborough Hospital, c/o Ellen Carlucci, Development Office, 157 Union Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. For online condolences, please visit: www.haysfuneralhome.com