Rose Marie Edwards

Rose Marie Edwards, 62, a North Ft. Myers, Florida resident for the past 25 years, formerly of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in North Ft. Myers. She was born July 31, 1953 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Anthony and Maryann Abate, now deceased. Rose was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her beloved husband of 26 years, Jeff Edwards of North Ft. Myers; four loving children, William Smith (Helen) of New Port, TN, James Smith, also of New Port, TN, Michael Smith of Orlando, FL, and Jennifer Smith of North Ft. Myers, FL; siblings, Sandra Miranda of PA, Mary Abate of NJ, Francine Abate of Lehigh Acres, FL, Kathy Rodriguez (Don) of North Ft. Myers, Sissy Frace (Jimmy) of NJ, Peggy Fackina of NJ, Joe Abate of PA, Sam Abate (Shirley) of PA, Jimmy Frace of PA, and Robert Frace, also of PA; nine grandchildren, Billy, Wyatt, James, Kaylee, Preston, Lilly, Michael, Stevie, and Brayden; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as Dallas and Kandy, the dogs. Rose was preceded in death by four siblings, in addition to her parents. A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 PM Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Mullins Memorial, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33916. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.