Rosemary Riccione

December 9, 1932 - November 10, 2023Fort Myers, FL - Rosemary Riccione, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born on December 9, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, to the late John and Josephine Sisti. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Joseph Riccione. Rosemary is survived by her children Deborah Gaulin (John), Joseph Riccione (Paula), Cheryl Shamrock (John), Nicholas Riccione (Erica), John Riccione (Alyson), and Patrick Riccione (Wendy). She was a cherished grandmother to 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Rosemary also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Rosemary was a devout Catholic and found solace in her faith. She worshipped at St. Francis of Assisi in Buffalo, NY, Our Lady of Pompeii in Lancaster, NY, and St. John XXIII in Fort Myers, FL. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for her on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, located at 500 Parker Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Her wake will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 3:00-7:00 at the Wendel and Loecher Funeral Home, located at 27 Aurora Street, Lancaster, New York 14086In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rosemary's name to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, P.O. Box 448, Buffalo, NY, 14215.Rosemary will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. May her soul rest in eternal peace.  Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com