Rose Josephine Blanda, 59, passed away March 23, 2021, at Health Park Hope Hospice House, in Fort Myers, FL. Born June 07, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY., she was the daughter of James Ambrose Blanda and Rose Mangiarotti. Rosie was both a restaurant owner and professional card dealer. She is survived by her sister, Vivian Valentine, and brother in law, John Mark Valentine, of Fort Myers, FL., niece, Jennifer Marie Morris of Sugarland, TX., and nephews, Daniel James Upp of Livermore, CA., and Benjamin Joseph Upp of Colorado Springs, CO. Rosie loved people, gambling, and classic rock and roll. She won many trophies playing adult baseball, bowling, and gambling. She was kind hearted and generous. Rosie had a great sense of humor, and loved to make people laugh. She loved animals, and had 3 cats and 4 dogs in her lifetime. "We will miss her very much."