Rose Ellen

Zakrzewski

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Ellen Zakrzewski, a beloved daughter, treasured sister, and cherished aunt who departed this life peacefully at the age of 70 on March 8, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Rose Ellen lived courageously with ALS for the past 6 years; Rose Ellen embraced her final moments with grace and dignity.

Born on May 16, 1955, in Everett, Rose Ellen was raised on Reynolds Ave. in Chelsea, where she attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and proudly graduated from Chelsea High School in the Class of 1973. She was the cherished daughter of Albert R. Zakrzewski, Jr. and Anne C. (Rae) Zakrzewski.

Over her professional journey, Rose Ellen initially worked for Bank of Boston, Leonard Silver, she later served as a reservation specialist for Delta Airlines, subsequently dedicating many years to her role as an office clerk for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Education. For the last five years of her life, she received compassionate supportive care at the Leonard Florence Center for Living.

Rose Ellen is predeceased by her beloved parents, Albert R. and Anne C. Zakrzewski, her sister Karen Lindquist, and her husband Phillip. She leaves behind her devoted sister Janice Hudson and brother-in-law Paul of Mashpee, as well as her cherished niece Hayley Lindquist and nephew Hunter Lindquist, both residing in Florida.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects during visiting hours at the Welsh Funeral Home, located at 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Monday, March 16th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, March 17th, beginning at 10:00 A.M., which will be immediately followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., Revere, at 11:00 A.M. The services will conclude with her interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden.

In honoring Rose Ellen's life, may we remember her strength, kindness, and the joy she brought to those around her. She will be dearly missed but lovingly remembered in the hearts of all who knew her.