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Florence M. Zaffino Obitary, New Rochelle Women’s Club

Written By: Talk of the Sound News

Florence M. Zaffino, a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, died on January 31, 2015. She was 101.

Florence was born on February 24, 1913 in New Rochelle to the late Leonardo and Antoinette (Marconi) Creaturo.

She was a member of the New Rochelle Women’s Club, and several Bridge Clubs. She spent many enjoyable years at the Ludington Adult Day Care Center with their devoted staff and her companions. She loved spending time with her large family, neighbors and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Vincent Zaffino who owned G. Zaffino and Sons Iron Works. He died in 1980. She was also predeceased by her daughter Rose Marie Grosso and her husband Patrick along with her seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Joseph (Gail) Zaffino; her 3 grandchildren: Gail (Rich), John (Maureen), and Chris (Valerie); her 8 great grandchildren; her brother Edward (Sue) Creaturo and her sister Dorothy Sclafani and her loving caregiver Cynthia and many nieces and nephews.. Florence was everyone’s best friend!

A graveside service will take place on Wednesday February 4th at 11am at Beechwoods Cemetery. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ludington Adult Day Care Center, 16 Guion Pl. New Rochelle, NY 10801.