Rosalie S. Sarracino Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Rosalie S. Sarracino

9/9/1932 - 6/4/2024

Obituary For Rosalie S. Sarracino

Rosalie S. Sarracino, 91, of Bristol, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 with her loving family by her side. A Daughter of the late Roy and Beatrice (Trimble) Weber and the beloved wife of the late John C. Sarracino Jr., Rosalie was a lifelong resident of Bristol.

Rosalie owned Bristol County Opticians with her late husband, John, for many, many years and operated it until their retirement. She loved the Fourth of July and would have a party every year to celebrate and never missed a single parade in Bristol. In her leisure time, Rosalie loved to entertain guests at her home and host her famous Sunday Pool Parties. She loved to travel and would frequently visit her favorite vacation spot, Acapulco, Mexico, with her husband. Most of all, Rosalie loved to spend time with her four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Rosalie is survived by her sons, Michael Sarracino and Rita of Glasgow, KY and John C. Sarracino III and Dawn of Bristol, RI; her daughter, Carol Krushnowski and Eric of Bristol, RI; her sister, Winifred Panzarella of Mobile, AL; her grandchildren, Sam Sarracino, Lara Babbitt, John Krushnowski and Matthew Krushnowski; and two great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late David Sarracino and the sister of the late Carol Heilecker and Roberta Bordman.

Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI.

For tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.

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06/12/2024

Stevie Zbyszewski

A couple of items I felt compelled to share about Rosalie. No matter the situation, whenever she and I interacted together, I was always greeted and welcomed with her warm, sweet smile. Her and Buddy were great friends with my parents, Chubby and Tweet. We all worked well together, as a fined tuned machine, at the Wharf Tavern restaurant. She was an awesome waitress, always with a thank you as she left the steam table where I worked, carrying a ton of food on her shoulder, out to her customers in the dining room. Whenever my family participated with the Sarracino's at one of their pool parties, as soon as I arrived, the first word out of her mouth was an enthusiastic Welcome! Can I get you something to eat? Do you need a drink? Would you like some candy? Always such a gracious host. As a kid, in first grade, when I was moved from the back row to the front so I could read the class lessons on the chalk board, it was off to Bristol County Opticians for my first pair of glasses. What an overwhelming experience then to finally see things off in the distance in great detail. After that, I would go to the shop and she would ask "What now had I done to my glasses?" As soon as they were ready, she would have me sit at her somewhat very compact desk, intently staring straight at me with the glasses on my face, as she manipulated the frame so they fit perfectly, and off I went. Our sincerest condolences to all of Rosalie's family from the entire Zbyszewski clan regarding her passing. Some people leave a lasting impression with their kindness. May she truly rest in peace.
06/07/2024

Paul E. Castro

Dear Carol and family, Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May your many happy memories of her bring you peace and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. .
06/06/2024

Kathy Gibbemeyer Farnum

Michael, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy. Sending my condolences and sympathy. Kathy Gibbemeyer Farnum.

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