Rosemary Margaret Ficarrotta

Rosemary Margaret Ficarrotta obituary, Schaumburg, IL

Rosemary Margaret Ficarrotta

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11

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10:00 a.m.

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1005 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194

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Rosemary Ficarrotta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Michaels Funeral Home and Cremation Care on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Rosemary Margaret Ficarrotta
Resident of Schaumburg for 57 Years
Visitation for Rosemary Margaret Ficarrotta, 83, will be Friday, October 10 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Michaels Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 800 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 11 at 10:00am at Holy Archangels Parish, St. Matthew Campus, 1005 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.
Rosemary found great joy in tending to her garden, where her love for flowers bloomed as beautifully as her spirit. She was a proud and active member of the Schaumburg Prairie Center Gardening Club, where she shared her knowledge, passion, and warmth with fellow garden enthusiasts. Above all, Rosemary cherished her family deeply and found her greatest happiness in the time they spent together. Her nurturing nature and gentle heart will continue to blossom in the lives of those she loved.
Loving mother of Michael (Kathleen) Ficarrotta, Brian (Sylvia) Ficarrotta, and Jeff (Pamela) Ficarrotta; beloved grandmother of Nicholas (Jessica) Ficarrotta, Ryan Ficarrotta, Jason Ficarrotta, Taylor (Kyle) Jensen, Olivia Ficarrotta, Kyle Ficarrotta; cherished sister of Kathleen Toomey, Marilyn (Norm) Olson, David (Mary) Toomey, and Joanne (Robert) Mulvey; dear friend and neighbor to many. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.
She is preceded in death by her husband of over 55 years, Jack Ficarrotta.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made in Rosemary's honor to www.curealz.org.
For information, please call 847-891-2900 or visit www.michaelsfh.com.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Holy Archangels Parish at St. Matthew Catholic Church

1005 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194

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