Carol Rosanne “Rose” Prandini
A tender heart and compassionate soul with unshakeable faith
The heart of our family, Carol Rosanne “Rose” Prandini peacefully left this world on May 8 at the age of 74, encircled in love at her home with a grand view.
A tender heart and compassionate soul with unshakeable faith, Rose lived her life in service to her God, her family and her community, impacting everyone she touched. Her love for her devoted husband of 53 years, Steve, their children Heather, Seth and Rachel, son-in-law TJ, and grandsons Danilo and Judah was enduring and enriched each of their lives. As a mother and grandmother, she embodied the Biblical teaching that “love is patient.”
A seeker of knowledge and new perspectives, Rose had a rich inner world, with a curiosity for life that kept her a student of literature and lover of art. After raising her three children, she went back to school, earning a degree in English Literature from Sonoma State University.
Always in tune with the pulse of the world, Rose stood strong in her beliefs while remaining open to cultural shifts. Her love and compassion for others never stopped evolving and expanding with the times.
She had a passion for music and lyrics, sharing with her children a respect for the power of song to comfort, create connection, and bring joy. An artist and writer, Rose penned her love and wove creativity through the foundation of her children’s lives. Every Halloween costume she crafted, every birthday party she dreamt up, every family vacation she planned was a testament to her imaginative spirit, keeping her family connected even as distances grew.
Rose and Steve loved to travel together, and with friends and family. Before setting foot in a new place, she always immersed herself in the books, films, music, and history of its people, making her travels not only visits, but meaningful cultural explorations.
As we remember her, we carry forward the lessons she taught us: to explore, to create, to connect, and to love with openness and curiosity. Her legacy of compassion will live on in every encouraging note we write, every playlist we curate, every gathering we host, and every loving embrace we share.
There was a memorial gathering in the garden at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on June 1. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sebastopol Rotary Educational Foundation.