Roseanne Denise Metzger passed into eternal peace with our Lord on October 4, 2020 after a hard and courageous battle with cancer.   Roseanne was born in Lowell, Massachusetts to Josephine Camp and Emile Arnault on August 11, 1958.  She was the youngest of 6 and had 3 brothers and two sisters . She grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut and attended Bassick High School where she was a member of the band and played flute.  

After leaving high school she married William Meyer and they had four children together moving to Corpus Christi, Texas where they were raised.  She was an active parent in her children's school activities, her children were always her number one priority.  She found many of her lifelong friends during her time in Texas.

In 1999 Roseanne moved to Tampa, Florida to pursue her career in banquet management which transitioned to restaurant software. She was professional and well respected in her field.

In 2013 Roseanne met the love of her life, John Metzger, after being set up by a mutual friend.  Her years with him were some of the happiest of her life.  They were married August 13, 2017. The wedding theme was inspired by the Disney movie “Up” after the true love of the main character and his wife. Roseanne added many pages of memories in her adventure book but too many blank pages at the end that were yet to be filled.

Roseanne was known to some as "Debbie" because of a childhood nickname that stuck. She was happiest when she was traveling or spending time with friends and family.  She gave herself the nickname "Gypsy Rose" because she loved driving to new places so much.  She also enjoyed leisurely rides on her motorcycle.  She had an amazing sense of humor and once had an aspiration to be a stand-up comic.  She just loved making people laugh and smile.  

Roseanne is preceded in death by her parents Josephine and Emile, her brother John "Skip" Lutkus, her father-in-law Karl Strinka and her youngest daughter Deborah Meyer who tragically died in a car accident just 3 weeks before Roseanne's passing.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband John Metzger and mother-in-law Dorothy Strinka of Lakeland, Florida, her daughter Beverly Meyer of Tampa, Florida, son-in-law Kenny Groom of Corpus Christi, Texas, sons Brian Meyer of Tampa, Florida and William (Jenifer) Meyer of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, stepson Michael Metzger of Pinellas County, Florida. Also her brothers Renault "Reno" and Richard "Rocky" Arnault, sisters Ramona Jordan and Janice Velli.  Former husband William R Meyer, five granddaughters Jasmine Meyer, Kyla Meyer, Jessica Groom, Madison Groom, Macy Groom and one grandson Jacob Groom. Her cat Jack, many extended family members and so many loving friends.

Celebration of Life will be held at the home Roseanne shared with her husband John on Sunday, October 11, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the family, these funds will go to assist in supporting one of Roseanne's lifelong friends widow friends.  "Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her." - 1 Timothy 5:3 NLT