Rose M. Pecoraro passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Born August 4, 1921 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Malizia Marotta. Rose worked in production at Harrison Radiator for 22 years. She was a devout catholic attended St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Rose enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Samuel C. Pecoraro in 1981.

Rose is survived by her children Janice Pecoraro and Samuel Pecoraro both of Lockport and Anthony (Ellen) Pecoraro of Wilmington, NC; was a loving and proud grandmother to Kevin (Kathy) Pecoraro, Marc Pecoraro, Michele (Tim) Russell, Lisa Pecoraro, Jason (Michele) Pecoraro, Jennifer (Ron) Anzalone, Samuel Pecoraro III, Jillian Pecoraro and Jocelyn Pecoraro and great grandmother to twelve; sister of the late Joseph Marotta and Nicolena Quail; also several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where prayers will be offered Friday at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 391 Market St., Lockport. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Donations to the Arthritis Foundation, Upstate New York Chapter, 55 Pineview Dr., Suite 200, Amherst, NY 14228 would be appreciated by the family. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com.

Visitation

Relatives and friends may call Thursday 4-8 PM

Services

Prayers will be offered Friday at 9:30 AM at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 391 Market St., Lockport.

Interment

Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum.