Rose Maurici Pucciarelli

Rose was born on December 23, 1932 in Tampa, Florida. As a youth, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Cuscaden Park Baptist Mission where Rev. Arcangelo Pucciarelli baptized her. This church was a mission endeavor of the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

In the coming years, Rose came to know Arcangelo’s son Frank. They married in 1955 and went on to have 2 sons, Paul and Frank Jr. Rose and Frank were married for 59 wonderful years.

Rose was a dedicated and loving mother. Throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, which she shared with those who surrounded her.

Rose joins her husband Frank, brothers Nelson and Chris, and sister Deanna in Heaven. She is survived by her sons Paul (Rebekah) and Frank (Julie); her grandchildren Michele (Chris), Paul Jr., and Annie (Bryam); her great-grandson Benjamin; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Rose was a dedicated and loving mother. Throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, which she shared with those who surrounded her. Rose was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Brandon.

Visitation will be held at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 on April 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, followed by a Funeral Service at the same location from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

A Committal Service will take place immediately after Funeral Service at Garden of Memories Cemetery, E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL on April 16, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.