Rosemarie Sammon

1936 - 2023

Rosemarie Carmen (Zangrillo) Sammon passed away suddenly at her home in Santa Clara, California on January 7, 2023 at the age of 86. Rosemarie was predeceased by her husband Martin (Marty) Sammon in 2017 and their son Michael in 2006.She leaves a brother Frank Zangrillo, two daughters Sharon (Rick Bell) and Lisa (Eric Fischer) and three granddaughters, Stephanie and Katherine Bell, and Emily Fischer, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.Rosemarie was born and raised in San Francisco and attended the All Hollows Elementary School and Notre Dame de Victoires High School. She then attended San Jose State University and Lone Mountain College in San Francisco. She met Marty, her husband of 60 years, at a mixer while attending San Jose State and they were married May 18, 1957 at St. Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco. She and Marty moved briefly to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky in the 1950's while he served in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division. Returning to the Bay Area they purchased their forever home in Santa Clara in 1960.Rosemarie worked at Bank of the West in Cupertino during the 1970s, and then later at Macys and the St. John Clothing store. She was very active with book clubs and playing bridge at the Cupertino Senior Center. She could often be found on a daily walk in her neighborhood, sometimes helping herself to a neighbor's flower or two. Often described by her friends as "vibrant" and "full of energy" she traveled the world with Marty and also with her daughters and granddaughters.A celebration of her life will be held at the Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino on Saturday, April 22nd, 2:00 – 5:00, friends and family are welcome. Donations in her name may be made to The Arc - San Francisco.