NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Wilfred Philip Rose, 92 of North Adams, MA died Saturday July 20, 2024 at home with family. Will was born in Adams, MA on July 29, 1931, the oldest son of Ligouri and Lauria (Allen) Rose. He attended the former Notre Dame Parochial School. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the US Air Force. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and the former Our Lady of the Incarnation Church in North Adams.

Will was a long-time member of the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Association and the Green Mountain Antique Car Club. He was the owner and operator of West End Auto Body in North Adams for many years until his retirement. Upon retirement, he spent many hours restoring his prized 1931 Ford Model A. He had a passion for antique vehicles, regularly participated in local antique automobile shows, and also owned a 1919 Ford Model T. Prior to opening the auto body shop and servicing the automotive needs of the community, he operated the Dairyland Diner and the Fish Net Restaurant in his previous business ventures.

Will enjoyed spending time with his family and especially opportunities to tutor the younger generation in all things repair. He enjoyed family vacations, gardening, playing golf with friends, and taking long country rides and dancing with his wife. His family eagerly looked forward to his delicious home fries and breakfast spreads.

Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Jane (Winslow) Rose whom he married on October 2, 1954; a daughter, Kathleen A. Rose of Concord, CA and a son, Stephen M. Rose and his wife, Anne D’Urso-Rose of Malden, MA. He also leaves five grandchildren, Kristie Peck and her husband Richard Peck Jr; Jennifer Bonesteel and her husband Kevin Bonesteel; Kimberly Rose and her wife Vivien Rose; Sarah Rose; and Justine Rose, as well as eight great grandchildren: David, Mackenzie, Anthony, Braeden, Noah, Isaiah, Jacob and Madelyn; three sisters, Madeline DeMarsico, Jeanine Rose, and Pauline Green; two brothers, Norman Rose and Gerald Rose; daughter in law, Linda Rose and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his son, Daniel J. Rose who died on February 13, 2005 and two brothers, Eugene Rose and James Rose.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Wilfred Rose will be celebrated Monday July 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA are scheduled for Sunday July 28 from 2-5 PM. Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Salvation Army North Adams Corps Community Center in care of the of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit: www.flynndagnolifuuneralhomes.com