Rose Marie (Nucci) Yen

Rose Marie Nucci Darrow Yen, age 85 of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Now she is walking with Jesus.
Rose Marie was born to Louis and Louise Nucci in Flushing, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nesta Cireddu (Veto); and her brothers, Robert Nucci (Jean), James (Elizabeth) and Joseph (Maxine).
She is survived by her three children, Sherri Darrow Reed, Cathy Darrow Crihfield (Roy) and Louis Darrow (Laura); and stepdaughter, Debbie Yen Wolfe.
Rose Marie was a graduate of Flushing High School Class of 1956. She attended a beautician's school in Akron. In 1956 she married Clyde Darrow (deceased). She worked for Polsky's Beauty Shop for three years, followed by 15 years at Fazio's Bakery Department where she made many lifelong friends.
Rose Marie married Charles Yen Sr. who was her best friend, loving husband and a fantastic Dad to her children. They enjoyed many wonderful years together.
Rose Marie owned the Park Ave. Flower Shop for ten years. She also enjoyed volunteering at Firestone VFW Post 3383 for over 15 years where she made many friends; especially, Barb, Juanita, Reba and Rose (Deceased).
Rose Marie will be greatly missed by her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, (special great grandchildren Anna and Bird) and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday April 12, 2024, at 9:30 am at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44301 where
friends may call from 9 to 9:30 am. Inurnment to follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.