WESTFIELD – Rose M. Whalen, 96, (1923-2019) passed away on July 19, 2019, at Governor’s Center. She was born in Westfield to the late Carmino and Elizabeth (Centanni) Farella. She was in the first graduating class of Certified Nursing Assistants at Noble Hospital. She retired from Noble Hospital after 29 years as a CNA. Rose was very active at St. Mary’s Church in Westfield. She was predeceased by her beloved husband George Whalen, her brothers, John Farella and Felix Farella and sister Marion LaPointe and survived by several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM in St. Mary’s Church, Bartlett St. Westfield, MA followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield, MA. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com
