Rosaline Eleanor Arietta

Rosaline Eleanor Arietta-Harder, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2026. Born September 15, 1934, she lived a life defined by devotion to family, faith, and tradition. As a child, she was affectionately known as “Pudge,” a nickname that reflected the warmth of her early family life. Rosaline Eleanor Arietta was born September 15, 1934 to Florindo Clarence Arietta and Mary Jacqueline Buczkowski. Her parents were of Italian and Polish descent. Rose was born at her parents house in Roseville. Rosaline was named after both her paternal and maternal grandmothers, Rosalina “The Red” Visconti-Arietta and Eleanor Mary Chmeilewski-Buczkowski. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence “Curly” and Mary Arietta, and her siblings Alfonso “Sonny,” Sylvia “Babe,” and Sylvester “Boots.” She was a devoted and loving mother to Joseph, Frederick (Marie), Patrick, Kathleen (John Laamanen), and Tammy (Dennis Perazza). She was a proud and loving grandmother to Jacqueline, Matthew (Marlee), Michael, and Andrew, and a loving great-grandmother to Maizie Rose. She also had many beloved nieces and nephews. A 1952 graduate of East Detroit High School, Rosaline later worked in downtown Detroit. She carried many memories and stories of visiting Hudson’s, meeting friends under the Kern’s clock, and taking trips to Belle Isle and Eastern Market. Above all, she was a caretaker. Her family was her life’s work and proudest accomplishment. Her Catholic faith shaped her compassion, resilience, and steady presence. Proud of her Italian and Polish heritage, she cherished family gatherings, traditions, and shared meals. She was a loyal Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers fan, a lover of animals, and loved traveling — especially to northern Michigan, Florida, and Las Vegas. She especially enjoyed playing the slot machines, drawn to the lights, sounds, and anticipation of each spin, embracing both lucky and unlucky streaks with humor and determination. She also loved playing cards, gathering around the table for conversations, arguments, laughter, and friendly competition. She loved all genres of music, especially the songs of Neil Diamond and John Denver, often singing and dancing along. Private services will be held on Monday, February 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 36900 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan. She will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude) or the Michigan Humane Society (https://www.michiganhumane.org/support-michigan-humane/). She will be greatly missed, remembered by all, and never forgotten.

Rosaline Eleanor Arietta

September 15, 1934 - February 13, 2026