Rose Monico Spacciapolli

Born January 1, 1920 in Cheery Creek, N.Y., she was the eldest child of the late Julia (Cerio) and Patsy Monico.

After graduating as her class valedictorian from Cheery Creek High School, Rose went on to Bryant & Stratton Business College in Buffalo, N.Y. Upon graduating from there, she found employment in Buffalo.

On August 21, 1945, she married Staff Sgt. Lawrence F. Spacciapolli. Together they raised their three children: Nancy Pereira (Antonio), Lawrence G. (Daryl), and Michael (Patricia) in Buffalo until 1955. At which time they decided to open a Pontiac dealership in Silver Creek, N.Y. and move their family to Fredonia, N.Y. The business was successful and they purchased a Pontiac dealership in Dunkirk, N.Y. Rose became the executive secretary to her husband. Larry Spacc Pontiac added a tremendous business to the area. It continues to do so today as Larry Spacc GMC.

In addition to her parents, Rose is predeceased by her husband, as well as her sisters: Mary Astry, Grace Miller and a brother, Angelo Monico.

Rose was an incredible mother and grandmother to: Lawrence D. (Alison), Michael (Natalie), Michelle (Ryan) Rake, Monica and Donatella Pereira; as well as to great-grandchildren: Tori, Juli, Ava, and Grant and to her name sake Ava Rose.

The weekly highlight was a traditional Italian Sunday dinner all made by Rose. You knew it was Sunday because the house smelled of delicious pasta sauce. She continued this tradition until she was 99 years old. Rose made the best ravioli and earned the nickname “Ravioli Queen” by her family. Her other passions, besides being an amazing seamstress, were playing golf at Shorewood Country Club, where she was one of the oldest members and being a member of two bridge clubs.

Roes will be remembered by her family, friends and the entire community as a true lady, who would do anything to make you happy. Her family will miss her beautiful smile and sweet personality and will hold memories close to their hearts.

Visitation will be Friday from 3-6 pm at the LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave. Fredonia, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, 1032 CentralAvenue, Dunkirk, N.Y. Saturday morning at 10:30 am. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at larsontimko funeralhome.com.

Arrangements by David J. Dengler.