Rose Talarico

Rose Talarico 1916 - 2008 PITTSFIELD Rose E. Talarico, 91, of 503 Elm St. died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at home. Born in Pittsfield on June 26, 1916, daughter of Francesco and Elizabetta Alessandro Puia, she attended local schools. Mrs. Talarico was employed by the former England Brothers Department Store for 25 years, and by the former Shandoff's Stationery for seven years, retiring in 1981. A communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, she was a former communicant of the former Notre Dame Church, where she was a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society, and a volunteer at its annual dinners and bazaar. She also volunteered at Elder Services and the Boys and Girls Club of Pittsfield. She was a member and a volunteer of the Sons of Italy Itam Lodge 564. Her husband, Frederick Talarico, whom she married Oct. 1, 1949 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, died Sept. 4, 1999. She leaves two sons, Frederick J. Talarico of Loudonville, N.Y., and Joseph F. Talarico of Pittsfield, with whom she made her home; a sister, Mary P. Ballato of Pittsfield, several nieces and nephews, and a longtime friend, Richard DeSimone. Rose was lovingly cared for by caregivers, Virginia McCormack, Deanna Zurrin and Kathleen Turner. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Puia Sr., and by two sisters, Carmella E. DelGallo and Catherine L. "Kitty" Salzarulo. Rose's sons would like to thank our extended family for their loving support and many kindnesses. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Rose E. Puia Talarico will take place Friday, June 20, 2008, at 9 a.m. from the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St., with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, celebrated by the Rev. Geoffery J. Deeker, C.S.S., pastor. Burial will take place in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, June 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Members of the Sons of Italy Itam Lodge 564 will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. for a Ritual Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Services of Western Mass. in care of the funeral home.