Jean

Zuccaro

Jean Zuccaro (née Marsico), 96, of Stony Brook, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2026, in Smithtown, NY.

Born on December 7, 1929, to Domenica and Giuseppe (Joseph) Marsico in Brooklyn, NY, Jean grew up in Flatbush and attended Catherine McAuley High School.

Following her graduation, she began working in New York City. In 1951, she married her beloved husband, Joseph, with whom she shared 65 wonderful years of marriage. Jean and Joe raised their three children - Richard, Debra, and Marie - in Brooklyn before moving to Long Island in the 1970s. As a dedicated stay-at-home mother, Jean took immense pride in maintaining a warm, beautiful home and raising her family. In the late 1970s, she returned to the workforce and went on to enjoy a successful 20-year career in banking.

Jean’s family was her greatest pride, joy, and passion. She loved entertaining and had a true gift for bringing people together around the table with her delicious cooking.

Jean was predeceased by her devoted husband, Joseph, and her beloved son, Richard. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and James Sowlakis, and Marie and Matthew Mattera; her daughter-in-law, Debbie Zuccaro; and her cherished grandchildren: Bryan Zuccaro, Nicholas and Natasha Balabous, Kristin and John Cirillo, Joseph Balabous, Andrew Zuccaro, Stephanie Balabous, Patrick and Kelli Mattera, and Michele and Andrew Bernabeo. Her legacy of love continues through her seven great-grandchildren: Braden, Emma, Matteo, Gianni, Cassius, Riley, and Luke.

She is also survived by her sister, Rosemarie Macario, along with many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Annette Burdi, and her brothers-in-law, Joseph Burdi and Nicholas Macario.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation in Jean's memory to the Alzheimer's Association (Alzheimer's Association ) or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (www.nationalmssociety.org).