Rae Alfone Rosselli Bimonte, 82, of Hamden entered into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, August 12th, 2012 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Haven on February 14, 1930; daughter of the late John and Mary Esposito Alfone. Rae had worked for Hartford Insurance; her passions included cooking (especially her famous lobster tail sauce), walking in early mornings, shopping at the Hamden Plaza, and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her selfless nature, strong willed personality, and good sense of humor but more than anything for being a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to those who knew her. Mother of Linda (William) Murray of Hamden, Gloria (Walter) Jerolmon of Milford, Anthony (Deborah) Rosselli of Whitinsville, MA, Tina (Louis) Vitale of North Haven and John Rosselli of Wallingford. Grandmother of William Murray III, Jennifer (Giovanni) Amore, Amelia (Kevin) Pires, Alexandra Rosselli, Elise Vitale and her fiancé Logan Reed, and Louis Vitale, Jr. Sister of Salvatore Alfone of East Haven, John (Sheila) Alfone of New Haven and the late Joseph Alfone. Sister-in-law of Elizabeth “Betty†Alfone of Guilford.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Tuesday morning at 10:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday (TODAY) from 4 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2911 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06518 or the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
Rae was one of those very special Blue Hills Avenue moms that were real role models for me-hard working, loving and always making time for laughter. Rest in peace dear Rae you worked hard and raised five beautiful children and had a hand in caring for many more children that came through your backyard and home over the years. May time fill your hearts and minds of happy times with Rae. May she rest in peace and bask in the the love of God. Lizzy
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family during this sad and difficult time.
Dear Auntie Rae…my prayers are for you and all your beautiful children, for comfort, peace and solace with this most difficult loss. Auntie Rae, you showed me so much love during my growing up years. Thank you for being a beautiful lady and wonderful Aunt. May you rest in peace. Sincerely, nephew Salvatore
We will always have fond memories of Rae sitting at our dining room table and being part of our family. She was always so full of life and vibrant. We will always remember the laughs we shared. Rae was a beautiful person both inside and out. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. She will be greatly missed.
Linda, Gloria, Anthony, Tina and John:
We were so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. May she rest in peace in God’s care.
Love, Uncle Dante and Auntie Jo
I am so sadden by the new of my adopted mother’s passing! You will always have a special place in my heart! I am heartbroken that I couldn’t be there for your family but they are in my thoughts and prayers! Rest in peace!
Dear Linda, Gloria, Tina, Anthony and John,
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. I will always remember Auntie Rae’s constant smile and laugh. She was always fun to be around. She was such a very giving person taking such good care of Nonnie during the many years of her illness. She was always there for her. She will be greatly missed!
John
Auntie Rae, I am going to miss your beautiful and ever-present smile. Rest in peace. Love, Cousin Dante
In the neighborhood where I was lucky enough to grow up, Rae was one of my “second mothers”. I think I spent as much time in her home as I did in my own. I will always remember her as a strong, loving, and caring women who raised a family of wonderful people I will always love. Rae, I admired you more than you knew!