Rose Zabicki (nee Chmela), a resident of Port Washington for 64 years, passed away on Nov. 4 at the age of 87.
Rose is survived by her son Frank, daughter Rosemary, sister Maryann, granddaughters Victoria and Denise, and great granddaughters Amelia, Abigail and Gwendolyn, as well as nieces and nephews. Rose is preceded in death by her husband Frank and brother Stephen Chmela.
While raising a family, Rose worked for a local caterer to assist families with their special events and holiday celebrations. Later in life she worked at Publishers Clearing House and Lord & Taylor in Manhasset.
Rose supported and raised funds for St. Peters Church as a Booster Club captain for many years. She was a longtime member of the Port Washington Senior Center where she made many friends and enjoyed the activities and trips she participated in. In recent years, Rose started back up on an old hobby of crocheting. She spent her days crocheting afghans for charity, family and friends. On the weekends, while crocheting, she could be found enjoying another old time favorite of hers, listening to polka music on the radio or her iPad.
Funeral services were held at Knowles Funeral Home on Nov. 7 and 8 with a funeral mass at St. Peter’s and burial at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury on Nov. 9. Donations may be made in memory of Rose to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or via phone at 800-242-8721.
