Rose M. Levanites

October 12, 1922 - April 15, 2019

Albany-Rose Marie Levanites,96, entered into Eternal Life Monday, April 15, 2019. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Antonia Stefanski Ulenski. She was the wife of the late Peter J. Levanites Sr, her true love and best friend of 52 years; mother of the late Joan Divinsky (William) and Peter J. Levanites Jr. Rose and her husband Peter were married on August 24, 1941. Rose recently told her grandchildren ‘that man really loved me,’ and it was obvious to everyone who knew them. Rose started her career as an Elevator Operator for NY Telephone Co and retired as an Accounting Manager. Rose loved her family and enjoyed cooking Sunday dinner for them. She loved crocheting and her gardens. Most visits with Rose included a walk through the yard to look at her rock garden and vegetables. She was the former President and life member of the Polish American Citizens Ladies Auxiliary, Albany, NY. She was well known for her galumpkis and taught many people how to make them. Before her husband’s death, they enjoyed trips to Mexico and Hawaii and rides on their boat, ‘Rosie.’ Rose is survived by her grandchildren Michelle (Kevin) Gill, Suzanne (Bill) Divinsky, Erica (Chris) Shea, Peter J. Levanites III, and Kurt (Christa) Levanites; she is also survived by her great grandchildren Christopher, Matthew, Andrew and Jack Shea, Shealynn, Justin, and Jasmine Levanites, her daughter in law Pamela Levanites and her sister Josephine Hermann. She was the sister of the late Sophie, Helen, Lena, Mary, Elizabeth, Agnes, John, Stephen, Vincent and Frank. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to her neighbor Kathy and to the caring staff in House One at the Eddy Village Green. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rose’s family Friday, April 19, 2019 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Lasak and Gigliotti Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206 A brief prayer service will be conducted Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 9:00 am at Lasak and Gigliotti Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. To leave a message for the family please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Rose in a special way may send a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 2 Pine West Plaza, #202, Albany, NY 12205.