Rose Haddad-Tahan

Mrs. Rose Haddad-Tahan, age 77, of Utica, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2005, at the Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center following a brief illness. Her family was by her side at the time of her passing. Born in Utica on June 14, 1928, Rose was the daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Haddad. Raised and educated locally, she graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. In 1986 she was joined in marriage with James A. Tahan with whom she shared a loving and devoted union prior to his passing on September 20, 1993. Rose was a longtime and dedicated employee of Met Life where she held a position as a typist. She retired in the early 90's. As a devoted mother and grandmother who was deeply proud of her children and their families, she always placed the needs of her loved ones far before her own. She was a best friend to many and a good friend to all. Rose was a very spiritual woman, devout in her religious beliefs and practices. As a communicant of St. George's Orthodox Catholic Church, she was involved in numerous parish activities. Rose is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gail A. and Kenneth F. Wolfran of Utica; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary T. and Bonnie M. Conte of Utica; her grandchildren, Kimberly A. Wolfran of Rochester, Krystal A. Wolfran of Albany and her fianc, Elio Varrenti, Daniel and Amy Conte of Utica, Michelle L. Conte of Rome and her fianc, Steve Miller, and Christine M. Conte of Utica; and seven great-grandchildren, including a special great-grandson, Andrew Scott Conte of Fairfield, NY. She is also survived by a sister, Anna Haddad of New York Mills; a brother and sister-in-law, George and Bertha Haddad of North Utica; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; and her in-laws, Suzanne Mead, Emma Winn, Jeanette Roberts, Alice Tahan, Joseph and Violette Tahan, and John G. "George" Tahan. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frieda H. Marron. She took both pride and pleasure from the relationships she shared with her workmates, Ticki and Minnie, as well as from her friendships with Albert and Lyla from the West Side Diner. The family offers its sincere thanks to the staff of the St. Luke's Healthcare Center, particularly the doctors and nurses of the 6th floor, with special mention of Dr. Toufik Farkouh, and also to the community of St. George's Orthodox Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Wednesday (today) from 5-8 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Rose's funeral will commence on Thursday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at St. George's Orthodox Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Rose Haddad-Tahan

June 14, 1928 - November 28, 2005