Rose Brown

Rosemarie (Diadone) Brown, age 86, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 28, 2025, at Brandywine Living at Longwood in Kennett Square, PA. She was the wife of the late Theodore Neal Brown who passed in 2021. Born in New Windsor, NY, she was a daughter of the late Vincent Diadone and the late Francis LoBianco Diadone.

She is survived by one son, Christopher N. Brown of Kennett Square; two grandsons, Ryan Brown and Dylan Brown of Kennett Square; one sister, Sadie Schade and her husband, Rudy of Highland Falls, NY; and two nephews, Marc Schade and Eric Schade. She was predeceased by her brother, Charlie Diadone.

Rose spent her early years growing up on the family farm. She always enjoyed being around other people, and after graduating high school she worked in a bakery and in several retail stores, eventually working for Sears Roebuck and Company in an office job. That is where she met the love of her life and her future husband of 43 years, Ted. After marriage, she and Ted had their only child Christopher, and she became a homemaker who took pride in creating a home that was always full of love. She was a dedicated volunteer with the local Hospital Auxiliary throughout much of her adult life.

Throughout her life she lived in a number of places including New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. All along the way making new memories and building new friendships. She was a kind and giving person, with an easy smile, and was always thinking about the best interests of other people. Her optimism was palpable, and it shaped the perception of those close to her in a positive way that promoted hope and possibility. She built relationships easily and loved spending time with friends and family. She particularly loved spending time with her husband, son, and two grandchildren, who she moved close to in later years so that she could play a bigger part in their lives.

She loved traveling, whether it was to the Caribbean, Europe, or on annual trips down to Florida for the winter. Rose was happiest in the warm weather with sun on her face. She loved sharing good meals with those she loved and occasionally pressing her luck in Atlantic City.

Graveside services will be held privately. Contributions in her memory may be made payable to Avon Grove Lions Foundation Inc., for the hospital equipment program and mailed to 600 N. Baker Station Rd., West Grove, PA 19390.

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square, PA (484-734-8100) To view Rosemarie’s online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com