Rose Donno

Rose Spinelli Del Donno, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016. Rose was born on January 21, 1926 in North Little Rock to Antonio and Rosa Spinelli. Rose graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1943 and began working for First Pyramid Life Insurance Company. Rose met her husband of 69 years, Rudy, at the USO, while he was stationed at Camp Robinson during World War II. Rudy, a New York native, moved to North Little Rock after the war, where he and Rose have lived and raised their family since. Rose put family first and was a devoted wife and mother. Rose was also a great friend and coworker to many over her 90 years, with her warm heart and generous nature she was always there to support and comfort family and friends.
Rose is survived by her husband, Rudy Del Donno; daughter, Donna Vosper and her husband Rod; granddaughter, Abby; grandson, Andrew; brother, Leonard Spinelli and his wife, Linda; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Arkansas Hospice and Premiere Health and Rehabilitation for their loving care.
Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.
Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 22nd at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21st followed by a rosary at 6:00 p.m., at Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com .