In Memoriam: Red Bank-Raised Longtime Little Silver Resident, Teacher, Rose Marie Accardi, 86

Longtime Little Silver resident and teacher, Rose Marie Crupi Accardi, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 31, surrounded by her family. She was 86.

Born in Long Branch on Jan. 11, 1940 to Dominic and Isabella Crupi after their emigration from Calabria, Italy with their three sons, Rose grew up in Red Bank. There, she met her future husband, Joseph Accardi, as children through her older brother, Mario.

Before she was married, Rose attended Newark State College where she received her bachelor’s degree in education.

“‘Mrs. Accardi’ was a dedicated teacher of elementary school and later the after school program, working in schools for almost 60 years.

“When they were married in 1961, Rose and Joe built their forever home in Little Silver and raised three children there. Rose Marie’s greatest joy was her family. She regularly hosted the large extended family for her loved Italian meals on Sundays and holidays. All her life, Rose had a great appreciation for beautiful things and a sophisticated sense of style. Her and her young family were always well-turned-out, often in clothing she had designed and made with her mother. Her home was equally well styled, she loved to have fresh flowers on the table.

“In her golden years, she was a devoted grandmother to eight, always coming up with creative projects and activities to do, making them costumes, or calling just to check in. She loved her Lord and was a faithful congregant of Calvary Chapel Coastlands.”
Loved ones of Rose Marie Accardi in her obituary

Rose was predeceased by: her husband, Joseph, of 62 years, in 2023; her mother and father, Isabella and Dominic Crupi; her brothers, Frank, Armand (Madeline), and Mario Crupi; and her niece, Jodi Crupi.

She is survived by: her three children and their spouses, Anthony (Wendy) Accardi, Charlene (John) Sciarappa and Roseann (Robert) Pistella; her grandchildren, Andrew (Stephanie), Alexander and Matthew Accardi, Danielle and Sabrina Sciarappa, René, Joseph, and Joshua Pistella; a great-grandchild, Nora Accardi; her lifelong friend and sister-in-law, Joyce Crupi; her nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

“Rose Marie was a wonderful person who was kind to everyone she met. She lived a joyful life of giving to others and was well loved and respected by those who knew her. She will be missed.”

Services were held privately and under the direction of Thompson Memorial Home.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home