Strong – Marguerite Rose Tabachini, 89, of 214 Front Street, died Saturday, February 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Mount Carmel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mount Carmel.

Born in Atlas on June 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Grohowski) Latorre. She was a lifelong resident of the area.  In 1946, she graduated from Mount Carmel Township High School.  Marguerite continued her education at Bloomsburg University and then Empire Beauty School, Pottsville, earning her degree as a beautician.

On June 17, 1950 in the former St. Peter's Church, Mount Carmel, she married the love of her life, Robert J. Tabachini, who survives.

Marguerite worked as a beautician for several years, but her greatest joy in life was raising her children with her husband by her side. She loved spending time with her family.

She was a member of Divine Redeemer Church, Mount Carmel, formerly St. Peter's Church, Mount Carmel.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert John Tabachini, Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Manchester; three daughters, Deborah A. Keating and her husband Scott of Stroudsburg, Susan Kramer and her husband Francis of Harrisburg and Marguerite A. Kuzo and her husband Kenneth of MD; four granddaughters, Melissa Lightner, Candice Ricker and her husband Mike, Allison Kramer and Abigail Tabachini; two great granddaughters, Emma Lightner and Kathryn Ricker; one great grandson, Michael Ricker; one sister, Ramona Diaz of IL; one brother, Raymond Latorre and his wife Ellie of Elysburg; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Marguerite was preceded in death by four sisters, Rosealie Ross, Helen Tinelli, Martina Alexander and Isabelle Scaran; and a brother, Joseph Latorre.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Marguerite Rose Tabachini, 89, of 214 Front Street, Strong – Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:00 am in Divine Redeemer Church, 300 West Avenue, Mount Carmel with Father Martin O. Moran III, officiating.  Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap.  Viewing will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are being cared for by C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc., 27 North Vine Street, Mount Carmel, C. J. Lucas IV, Supervisor.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Divine Redeemer Church, 438 West Avenue, Mount Carmel, PA 17851.  To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com