Rose Zumbo

Rose M. Zumbo a resident of West Harrison passed away on November 27th 2015 at the age of 88. Rose was born in Bronx, NY on March 30th 1927 to John & Adele Buzzuro. On July 25th 1948 she married the love of her life, Frank Zumbo at St. Anthony’s Church in Mt. Vernon. Together they had three sons, (Anthony, Frank, and John), Six grandchildren, (Racheal, Nicole, Michael, Johnny, Brittany and Zachary), and three great grandchildren, (Rose, Ripley and Thomas). Rose worked at many different places throughout her life, but her true talent was as a seamstress with a passion for dressmaking. Faith was very important to Rose and she was an active member of her parish St. Anthony’s of Padua in West Harrison. Rose enjoyed baking, cooking and above all, spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years Frank Zumbo, her sons Anthony Zumbo, Frank Zumbo Jr. and wife Patti Zumbo. She is also survived by her daughter in law Susan Gordon, all six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rose is predeceased by her son John Zumbo and brother Salvatore Buzzuro. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 30th from 4pm-7pm at the Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, 2 Maple Avenue at South Broadway, White Plains, NY. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 1st at 10am at St. Anthony's of Padua, West Harrison, NY. Entombment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery.