Rose (Tipaldi) John, age 101, formerly of Livingston, NJ and Passaic, NJ, died on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Life Care Center of Acton, MA. She was the wife of the late Philip A. John. She is survived by her devoted son, Philip R. John and his wife Miriam Friedman and her loving granddaughter, Sophie John, all of Concord, MA. She was the sister of the late Tessie Nocerino, Mary Kochan, Thomas Tipaldi, and James Tipaldi. Her graveside service will take place on Saturday, September 9th at 11 am in St. Nicholas Cemetery, 2 Terrace Avenue, Lodi, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Philomena Sharing Office, 386 South Livingston Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039. Arrangements are under the care of the Dee Funeral Home of Concord, MA.