Deborah "Debbie" Lozupone Rose - Obituary

eborah "Debbie" Lozupone Rose, age 73, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 13, 1952, in Washington, D.C., Debbie was the cherished daughter of the late Mary Eloise and Dominic Lozupone, and the beloved sister of Laura Gulick (the late Richard) and Suzanne Hay (Bob). She attended St. Francis Xavier grade school and The Academy of Notre Dame High School in Washington DC. She went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Medical Secretarial Techniques from the Washington School of Business. After earning her degree, Debbie worked for over twenty years as a doctor’s office manager and medical secretary. She was also a small business owner of a medical transcription service, Professional Support Systems. She ultimately stepped away from this work to be a homemaker and focus on raising her family . A lifelong, deeply faithful Catholic, Debbie devoted much of her life to service of her Church. She served the parish community of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church for many years and in a variety of roles. These roles included leading the parish’s Liturgy Committee and actively serving as a member of the parish’s Bereavement Committee. She also was a strong supporter of the parish’s school and youth group. On May 6, 1972, she married the love of her life, Ben Rose; together they built a beautiful life and home filled with faith, laughter, and unconditional love. Debbie believed that her greatest accomplishment was her family, not only her 53 year marriage with Ben, but also their children (Emily, Matthew, Patrick, and Clare), and their grandchildren (Benjamin, Jacob, Olivia, Dominic, Elijah, Miriam, and Nathaniel). She lovingly welcomed into the family her daughter-in-laws Sarah and Virginia. Debbie dedicated much of her life to their wellbeing. She never missed a chance to check in, offer support, or celebrate the milestones of her children and grandchildren. She was the heart of every family gathering; to know her was to feel loved. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, August 8, at 10:30 AM at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746, where Debbie’s faith will be celebrated and her soul commended to God’s eternal care. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735 immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Guiding Eyes for the Blind