GIRARD - Rose Mary Lattanzi, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2016, at Liberty Health Care Center in Liberty Township, after a long and fulfilling life.

Rose was born Oct. 16, 1923, in Girard, a daughter of the late John and Rose Caputo Ambrose, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Lattanzi worked at her husband's company, Artz Floor Covering for many years while raising and caring for her family.

She was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard.

Rose greatly enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her husband of 68 years, Arthur R. Lattanzi Sr., whom she married Jan. 4, 1941, passed away Feb 1, 2009.

Rose leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Marie Holmes of Girard; two sons, Arthur R. (Kathleen) Lattanzi Jr. of Warren and John R. Lattanzi of Parma; three grandchildren, Joseph (Melissa) Lattanzi, Arthur (Kathy) Lattanzi, and Allison Lattanzi; two great-grandchildren, Paul and Leah Lattanzi; and two step-great-grandchildren, Kira and Kayleigh Lau.

Besides her husband, a grandson, Matthew Lattanzi, preceded Rose in death.

Per Rose's request, there will be no calling hours and private services will be held.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Austintown, where Rose will be laid to rest next to her husband.

Rose's family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Rose's name to the Ursuline Sisters Ministries, 4250 Shields Road, Canfield, OH 44406.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home, 222 S. State St., Girard.