Rosemarie Lucy (Ippolito) Calabrese, 86, of Middleboro, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was the wife of the late Pasquale F. Calabrese.

Born December 18, 1936 in Brockton, MA she was the daughter of the late Dante Ippolito and Regina (Susi) Ippolito.

Rose worked for many years at Chadwicks of Boston. She also the owner and operator of Rosemarie Coffee Shop in Brockton. She had also waitressed at Leonard's Restaurant, Eldio's Restaurant and Lafontana Restaurant.

Rose loved baking, going for long walks and shopping. She also enjoyed watching the Red Sox and New England Patriots. She especially liked spending time with her family and close friends.

She is survived by her children, Michael P. Calabrese, Lynne M. Zahar and her husband Jack and Daniel M. Calabrese and wife Rose; her grandchildren, Robert Zahar, Michael Zahar and Daniel Calabrese; her brother Frank Ippolito. She was the sister of the late Bernard Ippolito and Judith Dupre.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Friday, September 8th at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Thursday 4:00PM-7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA. 02379.