Candice “Candy” (Smallwood) Zuccaro, 78, of Hopewell Township passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2024.
She was born on December 11, 1945 in Aliquippa, the daughter of the late Dorsey “Bob” and Joanne Smallwood. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Otto (Bob) Zuccaro, three daughters, Deana (Bobby) Trombini, Bobbi Lynn Zuccaro, Toni Ann Zuccaro and a step daughter Paula Garvin (Jeff) Kershner, five grandchildren, Anthony Zuccaro (Katie McLennan), Rushel Shell III, Dante Trombini (Thomas Casella), Mia Trombini (Declan Eaton) and Darrian Zuccaro, five great grandchildren, Arionna, Amiyah and Prince Shell, Lorenzo Eaton and Quinn McLennan, three sisters, Roanne (the late Richard) Fetkovich, Kathy (Richard) Ursitti and Terri (Mike) Pauvlinch, a brother-in-law Dan (Rose Marvich) Zuccaro, as well as many special nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends.
She was born on December 11, 1945 in Aliquippa, the daughter of the late Dorsey “Bob” and Joanne Smallwood. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Otto (Bob) Zuccaro, three daughters, Deana (Bobby) Trombini, Bobbi Lynn Zuccaro, Toni Ann Zuccaro and a step daughter Paula Garvin (Jeff) Kershner, five grandchildren, Anthony Zuccaro (Katie McLennan), Rushel Shell III, Dante Trombini (Thomas Casella), Mia Trombini (Declan Eaton) and Darrian Zuccaro, five great grandchildren, Arionna, Amiyah and Prince Shell, Lorenzo Eaton and Quinn McLennan, three sisters, Roanne (the late Richard) Fetkovich, Kathy (Richard) Ursitti and Terri (Mike) Pauvlinch, a brother-in-law Dan (Rose Marvich) Zuccaro, as well as many special nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends.
Candice was born and raised in Aliquippa and was the proud owner of Candy’s Catering for almost 40 years, where she was well known in Beaver County and beyond.
In recent years and up until her death, she worked at Boscov’s. If you were ever at the store, you would hear Candice making friends with her customers telling stories, and always sharing a big smile.
She possessed many wonderful characteristics but was truly known for her big, kind and loving heart. Everyone who knew her loved her and she loved them back profoundly.
Above all, family was the most important thing to Candice. In accordance with Candice’s wishes, there will be no visitation.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life honoring Candy on Saturday, October 12, from 12-3 P.M. at Racoon Fire Hall, 4061 Patterson Road, West Aliquippa.
Please wear something red or animal print to honor Candice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.
In recent years and up until her death, she worked at Boscov’s. If you were ever at the store, you would hear Candice making friends with her customers telling stories, and always sharing a big smile.
She possessed many wonderful characteristics but was truly known for her big, kind and loving heart. Everyone who knew her loved her and she loved them back profoundly.
Above all, family was the most important thing to Candice. In accordance with Candice’s wishes, there will be no visitation.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life honoring Candy on Saturday, October 12, from 12-3 P.M. at Racoon Fire Hall, 4061 Patterson Road, West Aliquippa.
Please wear something red or animal print to honor Candice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.