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Rosemary Vaccaro Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

VACCARO, Rosemary Rosemary Wann Vaccaro, age 68, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on June 1st after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her constant companion Robert Wade; sister, Sharon Wann and partner Kathren Cherelle, brother, Billy Wann, sister in-law, Sandra Wann, niece, Kasi Wann and nephew, Brandon Wann. Rosemary graduated from the Atlanta College of Art with further studies at Kansas City Art Institute and the University of Colorado. She also performed at theatre of Atlanta. She founded Vaccaro Designs, LTD and had work featured in Better Homes & Gardens and Southern Homes. Additionally, she won the HBAMA award for BEST INTERIOR DESIGN. Rosemary was an incredible Artist, Interior Designer and Gourmet Cook. In her memory, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, Georgia 30096. R.T. Patterson Funeral Home, (770) 923-2940

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jun. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosemary Vaccaro

Sponsored by Sharon Wann, her Baby Sis in memory of my beautiful Sister. Thanks for writing your words here..

19 Entries

Peggy Gould White

July 16, 2008

Rosemary---What a lovely multitalented person.Know she fought a long hard battle to live.With family and friends, she was not alone. With her passing there is a void that can't be filled.
May your memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Peg and Bill

Judy Gould Mason

June 14, 2008

Where do I begin? We were friends for 60 years starting when I was 10, Rose was 8. We grew up together on Tupelo St. and shared a wonderful, safe, loving childhood. We went to Fernandina Beach Fla. for summer vactions together and to the mountains in Highlands NC. Rose went with me often to visit my relatives in Valdosta Ga. We learned to skate together, we ushered at the Atlanta theather, typed license plate applications in the basement of the Capital building, went on "adventures" with "Elizabeth" my 47 Ford coupe. We painted together. We went in totally diffent directions as adults: I as a mom of three. now a grandmom of 8. Rose a wonderful artist, a career gal with her own interior decorating business. Our last trip together, May 2007, was returning to one of our favorite places . . .the mountains. It was a bitter sweet trip because we both knew what lay ahead. How blessed I have been to have had you, Rose, for my friend.

Kasi Wann

June 7, 2008

I will miss my aunt Rosemary so much. As I grew into a young woman, Sharon, Rosemary and I always had a dream to take a wild vacation somewhere real expensive and spend all the money we didn't have. It seems silly to those who read this, but it means so much to me now. I miss her very much. I will remember her beauty and her sense of humor. I bet she is with her best friend Jack right now. I will miss her terribly. Love Kasi

Michael Wann

June 6, 2008

I have been around the house and pointed out the art created by my
Great Aunt Rosemary. I love her and miss her very much.
Great Nephew
Michael David Wann
Seven Years Old

Diane (Fowler) Haynes

June 6, 2008

So sorry to hear about Rosemary. I was in the class of '59 but knew her well. We also went to East Lake Elementary School together. She was a fun person and will be missed.

June 6, 2008

Marsha Londe

June 6, 2008

Rosemary brought color into our lives. We are the beneficiaries of her talent and her impeccable taste, and everywhere I look in our home I'm reminded of her. Direct, honest, and wonderfully funny, she didn't mince words, laughed often, and faced personal challenges with courage and determination. In her professional category she was our decorator. In her personal life, she was an example to be respected.

Joyce McCartney Cameron '57

June 6, 2008

Rooster...what a fun person. In my memory’s ear I can still hear you sing out the Kookaburra song from the back of the school bus. My sympathy to your family for their loss.

Kathleen Alonso

June 5, 2008

Rosemary was my dearest friend in the later part of her life. She adopted my family when we decided she was our designer for life. She will be deeply missed, we cherished her friendship. I particularly enjoyed reading everyones messages. I wished I knew she was "rooster", what a perfect name for her.

Sharon Tullis Houchin

June 5, 2008

Rooster and I were best friends at Murphy and a year a Ga. State. We then lived in Birmingham at the same time. I was so sorry to her of her passing .I wasn't even aware she was ill. My prayers and thoughs are with you Billy and Saron

Bobby Argoe

June 5, 2008

This news is really a hard punch in the gut. I was not aware of her illness, and had looked forward to seeing her again at our upcoming high school reunion. I will always remember the surprise birthday party she threw for me during our senior year. What a wonderful friend. What a loss.

Judi Denard

June 5, 2008

My wonderful friend of 39 years. I will miss her greatly, We talked about all subjects and played so many, many games over cocktails. She was the 'Godmother' of my grandchild, and I'm so sorry Taylor is not going to reap the benefit of knowing her.

Biff Adams

June 5, 2008

Rooster - You were one of a kind. I am sorry we lost contact with you. I remember your hair and your personnality.

Marilyn Royal

June 5, 2008

To the Family of Rosemary,
I am so sorry for your loss. Rosemary and I were friends for many, many years growing up in East Lake. We walked into Murphy High together our very first day there. That was the day her nickname of "Rooster" started. The football players thought her soft blond curly hair looked like feathers and so named her "Rooster". She hated it then and probably always did...but to us, it just meant "our friend".
I will miss her.
Love,
Marilyn McCorkle Royal
Evans, GA

Judie Fox

June 5, 2008

I met Rosemary in 1980 & had a wonderful friendship with her for 28 years. I worked for her in 1984 at Vaccaro Designs & what a great experience that was. She was so talented in so many ways & there is a terrible void without her, but I know we will be together again Foxie

Mike Pickett

June 5, 2008

So sorry to hear of Rosemary's passing. My first memory of her at East Lake Elementary was when she would sing for us. We later attended Murphy High together. I extend my condolences to her family and friends.

Pataricia Outlaw

June 5, 2008

Rosemary was my precious friend and I will miss her terribly! She was very bright, loving, kind and extremely creative! She fought a very long and hard battle but now has peace. I will be with her later. Pat

Jerry Langley

June 5, 2008

To All The Family:

So sad to hear of Rosemary's untimely passing. Recall our days around the halls of Murphy HS and all the fun we enjoyed.

Prayers to all the family.

Regards,

JERRY LANGLEY

Elizabeth Williams Banks

June 5, 2008

I graduated with Rosemary (Rooster) in 1958. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Elizabeth Williams Banks

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