Rose Marie Masterantonio

Rose Marie Masterantonio, 94, entered her eternal life on Oct. 18, 2023. Survived by her beloved sister, Antoinette Masterantonio; close cousin, Dr. Kathy DeNiro; Godchildren, Alene, Jackie, Jenny, Aaron, Darlene, David, Gina, Angela Marie and Vera; numerous nieces, and nephews, including Dodd Mitchell (Audrey) Darin and their children, Alexa and Olivia; and by a host of many special relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her loving father and mother, Dominick and Mary; sister, Lucille; special friends, Rev. Fr. Roger Dorcy, Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee; and numerous other relatives and friends.
A lifetime Pueblo resident, Rose was a proud graduate of Central High School- Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. She was also an avid Broncos fan and “was hoping that they would get their act together and start winning.”
Rose was a trailblazer when it came to the banking industry. She started her banking career at Minnequa Bank in 1946 immediately after graduating high school. In a noted newspaper article, it stated that “Commercial Banking was long considered a boys’ club, but Minnequa Bank was one of the first to name a woman, Rose Masterantonio, (or “Rosie”) to its commercial loan department. Ms. Masterantonio became a bank officer in 1956.” Rose retired as Senior Vice President after over 50 years in the banking industry, all at her beloved Minnequa Bank. She continued to volunteer to oversee the bank’s senior programs for additional years. She also served as President of the local chapter of the American Institution of Banking.
Rose leaves many legacies, after her father’s heart attack, she chaired the Pueblo Chapter of the American Heart Association; devoting hundreds of hours to raise funds for heart awareness. As an avid musician, she masterfully played the piano as her father played the banjo, sister Antoinette, the clarinet, and Lucille, the saxophone with their mom Mary being the family’s biggest musical fan.
Her interest in the preservation of music led her to become the counselor of the Pueblo Chaminade Music Club. A club that inspired youth to instill music in their lives.
Her life was lived in prayer for those she loved, her God, her family, and her friends. We are grateful to the many people, her “work family” at Minnequa Bank who worked alongside Rosie and gave her such fond memories to reflect on throughout the years. Also, to Dr. Jim Stjernholm, Abode Hospice staff, Lisa and the staff at Sharmar-Chateau, special caregivers Mary and Norma.
Funeral Mass, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 11th & Grand Ave. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Pueblo Central Foundation, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart or to a charity of their choice in Rose’s name. The family asks those who pray the rosary to recite one in memory of Rose.
Online condolences at www.montgomerysteward.com