Carmen is predeceased by her husband, Ralph Russo; her parents, Sam and Josephine Rotolo; and her brother, Charlie Rotolo.
Carmen loved to cook and feed anyone who came to her home and lunchroom. She served as the head cook at Oak Grove Junior High School for over 28 years. People came from all over the city and school district to eat her food and enjoy her fiery personality.
Carmen shared many wonderful memories with her son, Ronnie his wife, Leslie; their children, Matthew Darrigo, Kaley and Joe Prado; and great-granddaughter, Joey Ann Prado. She is also survived by her son, Mark Darrigo; his children, Ryan and Lizzie; her son, Sam (Vanessa); their children, Samantha (Eric Bossardt), Melissa (Michael Rodriguez), Trey, and Autumn (Michael Vega); and great-grandsons, Lawson, Weston and Beckham Bossardt, and Cruz Rodriguez. She also enjoyed the company of her niece, Rennette Arcuri and nephew, Derek Rotolo.
We want to thank Carlos and Julia Toranzo and the entire team at Casa Loreta for the loving care they gave Carmen during these last few months.
A funeral service for Carmen will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, Tampa, Florida. Interment to follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Florida.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.
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