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Rose Sallemi Obituary
Rose Sallemi, formerly of Hazleton, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Melora) Perna.
Rose was a member of Holy Rosary Church and, prior to her retirement, was a teacher for the Luzerne County Head Start Program.
Being the last surviving member of her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her brothers, Angelo, Joseph, Anthony and Louis Perna; and sisters, Louise Marino and Mary Sciachitino.
Surviving are her husband, Ralph Sr.; sons, Ralph Jr. and his wife, Judy; Bennett and his wife, Tammy, both of Hazleton; daughter, Sally Ann Zaloga and her husband, Anthony, Drums; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Church, Hazleton, at the convenience of the family.
Interment will take place in St. Gabriel Cemetery.
Donations to the Luzerne County Head Start program in Rose's name would be appreciated by the family.
Fierro Funeral Service Inc., Hazleton, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Tina Drelick
October 18, 2020
Rosie was a sweetheart I loved her...she was always kind hearted. Always made things out of yarn for us. I'm Anna Wilkus' daughter. Rosie will be missed God bless you Forever in my heart ❤
Tina Drelick
October 18, 2020
Rosie was a sweetheart I loved her...she was always kind hearted. Always made things out of yarn for us. I'm Anna Wilkus' daughter. Rosie will be missed God bless you Forever in my heart ❤
Carol Cook
October 16, 2020
My Family loved Rose we are so sorry for your loss. Carol Cook
Jerry Poluka
October 15, 2020
Sending sympathy and condolences to the Sallemi family. May she RIP.
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Jerry Poluka
October 15, 2020
Sending my sympathy and condlonces to the Sallemi family. May she RIP.
Anna Wilkus
October 14, 2020
We all loved Rosie she brought so much joy every time she was around. May the memories of her bring you peace in this difficult time. She will always have a special place in our hearts. She will be missed. Praying for Ralph and the rest of the family.
Eileen Alberding
October 13, 2020
Deepest condolences to the family ❤
Judy Sallemi
October 12, 2020
Love you always mom. You truly taught me how to be a great mother- in- law.
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