Rose L. Fuoco

Rose was born on December 15, 1931, to Sam and Frances Fuoco.  

She graduated from West High School and went on to Stevens-Henager College to get her secretarial training.  She began her professional career with the Union Pacific Railroad as an administrative secretary where she was employed for 39 years until her retirement in 1993.  During retirement she did volunteer work for the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau for several years.  She was very involved in the Italian American Civic League Women’s Chapter serving in various capacities.  As a young adult she was elected the Italian Day queen at the Lagoon festivities of the Italian American Civic League.  She was very proud of her Italian heritage and attended nearly every function until her health did not allow it.  She was also very devoted to her faith and was one of the longest surviving members of St. Patrick’s Parish at the time of her death.  Rose was very elegant and soft-spoken lady throughout her life.

She leaves behind her brother, Sam and sister, Louise Harris, as well numerous cousins.  Proceeded in death by her parents Sam and Frances, Brother-in-Law Ray Harris as well as numerous cousins.

A celebration of her life will be held at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Monday June 28, 2021 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  Guests are encouraged to use the main entrance and parking on the north side of the building.  A Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 10:30 am.  Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 4^th Ave & “T” Street.

We would like to express our thanks to the staff of Tradition Assisted Living for the care and respect that they gave to Rose and the family over the last 3 years as a resident.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Rose’s name to St. Patrick’s Church.