Obituary of Rosemarie Peruzzi

LITTLE FALLS - Rosemarie Peruzzi, 70 of 79 Church Street, Little Falls passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at her residence with her loving family at her side following a lengthy illness. A life long resident she was born in Little Falls the daughter of the late Henry Zuccaro, who predeceased her on August 13, 1979 and the late Rose (Gargiulo) Zuccaro, who predeceased her on May 21, 2008. She was a graduate of Little Falls High School class of 1955. She was united in marriage to her husband of 51 years Alvaro Peruzzi on September 16, 1956 at St. Josephs Church, Little Falls. Mrs. Peruzzi along with her husband owned and operated the former Als Shoe Service in Little Falls for 48 years, retiring in 1997. Mrs. Peruzzi enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, especially grandchildren. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who always put her family first she is survived by her husband Alvaro, 3 sons Alvaro Peruzzi, Jr., Lawrence Peruzzi and Renato Peruzzi, all of Little Falls her daughter Angela Bright and her husband David, Little Falls, her brother Henry Zuccaro and his wife Leslie, Little Falls, 5 grandchildren Janella Peruzzi, Alex Peruzzi, Zachary Bright, Hayley Peruzzi and Makenna Peruzzi all of Little Falls and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her twin daughters Linda and Lisa Peruzzi in November of 1957. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11:00 am from the Holy Family Parish Church, Cor. Main & John Sts, Little Falls with the Rev. Anthony Ligato officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the church on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 10-11 am and to attend the funeral service to follow. Arrangements are by the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann Street, Little Falls. It is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Mrs. Peruzzi be considered to Hospice Care, Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413. Envelopes are also available at the funeral home for this purpose. Online remembrances at www.chapmanmoser.com The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation the staff of Hospice, the Bassett Cancer Center, Herkimer for their care and compassion shown to Mrs. Peruzzi and especially to Alan Godfrey for all of his assistance. Following the memorial services the family would like to invite relatives and friends to their home at 79 Church Street, Little Falls for a time of fellowship.