Rose Marie Betton

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Betton, who departed this world peacefully at her home on October 11, 2026. Born on September 18, 1938, in North Bergen, New Jersey, Rose was a beacon of love, strength, and resilience throughout her 88 remarkable years. Rose was the cherished daughter of Joseph and Mary Massaro, who instilled in her the values of compassion and dedication that she carried throughout her life. She was predeceased by her beloved sisters, Margie Corvino and Josie Corvino, her dear son Colin Harth, and her nephew, Steven Corvino. Despite these profound losses, Rose's spirit remained unyielding, and she continued to share her warmth and kindness with everyone around her. She is survived by her devoted husband, James Betton, who stood by her side for many cherished years. Her legacy lives on through her loving family, including her sister Connie Shaffer, her brother Joseph Massaro, her daughter Mary Harth, and her son Michael Bobkin. Rose took immense pride in her role as a grandmother to Mary, Ryan, Sean, Chang, Sheryl, and Lee, and as a great-grandmother to Jonathan, Kianna, Kayla, Jailynn, Sean, Shianna, Sumer, Sierra, Emma, Ryan, Maddy, Gabriel, Leo, Lily, Luke, and Letty. She was also blessed with a great-great-grandson, Kyrie, who brought her endless joy. Rose's life was a testament to her unwavering faith and dedication to her family. Her warmth extended beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a woman of great strength and humility, always putting others before herself and offering a listening ear and a comforting presence. A service to celebrate Rose's life will be held on October 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the KONOPKA Funeral Home, located at 9038 Palisades Place, North Bergen, NJ. Family and friends are invited to gather and honor the memory of a woman whose grace and kindness left an indelible mark on the world. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Jehovah's Witnesses in Union City, NJ, reflecting Rose's deep commitment to her faith and community. Rose Marie Betton will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known her. She will forever remain in our hearts.