Ernie was survived by 5 children; Karen Rose, Cynthia Lowery (David), Michelle Rosa (David), Kenneth Rose (Julie), Douglas Rose (Debra); 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and his brothers Ed and Jerry Rose.
He was born and raised on the family’s apricot and prune orchard in the east foothills of San José. He was a WWII Navy veteran, and a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union #104, the Native Sons of the Golden West #177, The American Legion #114, and the Knights of Columbus.
He loved hunting, fishing, and baseball. He was a season ticket holder and housed many upcoming baseball players for the San Jose Giants.
Service Information
Visitation
Thursday
July 18, 20193:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Darling & Fischer Garden Chapel
471 E. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Visitation
Thursday
July 18, 20196:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Five Wounds Portuguese National Church
1375 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95116
Rosary
Thursday
July 18, 20196:45 PM
Five Wounds Portuguese National Church
1375 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95116
Mass
Thursday
July 18, 20197:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Five Wounds Portuguese National Church
1375 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95116
Visitation
Friday
July 19, 201912:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Darling & Fischer Garden Chapel
471 E. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Committal
Friday
July 19, 20191:00 PM
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
2650 Madden Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
Cemetery
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
2650 Madden Ave
San Jose, CA 95116