Rose Marie Zaccari

Rose Marie "Tutu" Zaccari, 83, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, January 21st at 5:27 a.m. at Wesbury Retirement Center in Meadville.Born May 7, 1932 in Butler, Rose was the daughter of the late Bartholomew W. "Doggie/Butler" and Orvea J. "Babe" DeSantis Cavaliero. She was married to the late Robert G. Zaccari, Sr. who preceded her in death November 20, 2012. Rose worked as a clerk at Hixon's and worked as a custodian for the Voyager Inn. In her spare time, she loved to cook and was famous for her sauce and meatball; and making Pizzelles, which she made especially during Christmas-time and gave them to the community. She cherished the time with her family and will be remembered as a caring and loving mother and grandmother.Rose is survived by her sons: Robert G. Zaccari, Jr. of Bonita Springs, FL; and Anthony "Tony" Zaccari, and his wife, Debbie, of Franklin; and her daughter: Teresa L. Stiller, and her husband, Robert, of Meadville. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Joseph Stiller, and his wife, Michele, of Cheswick, PA; Jonathan Stiller of Natrona Heights; Jennilyn Stiller of Meadville; Angela Rankin, and her husband, Jeremy of Franklin; Alicia Zaccari of Franklin; and Ashley Zaccari of Franklin; and her four great-grandchildren: Nataley and Neveah Rankin of Franklin; and Lincoln and Leo Stiller of Cheswick, PA. Rose is additionally survived by her sister, Toni Zitalone of Butler.In addition to her parents and husband, Rose was preceded in death by her brother, Frank "Buddy" Cavaliero.As per the family's request, funeral visitation and services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street in Franklin. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.