Rose Tarducci Goulet Lanese, 89, of 520 Pool Road, North Haven, a resident of Hamden for many years, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Arden Health & Rehab Center, Hamden. Born in New Haven on August 31, 1923; daughter of the late Ernesto and Assunta Sucati Tarducci. Rose had worked as a manager for the former Caldor’s Department Store for many years; was a member of the North Haven Senior Center and an American Red Cross Volunteer for over twenty years. Mother of Barbara Massaro and the late Lorraine Hood. Grandmother of Renee (Michael) Antonetti, Rochelle Massaro, Anthony (Tiffany) Massaro, Terry Hood, Christopher (Renee) Hood, Courtney and Whitney Hood. Also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Aunt of Sue & Joe Fusco, and Annmarie Andriozzi. Dear friend of Johanna and Arpad MacKay. Rose was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, never to be forgotten. Predeceased by brothers, Lawrence and John Tarducci.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Thursday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
There are people you meet in your life that touch your heart in such a way that it leaves you such a thankfulness that you were lucky enough to meet such a person. This was Rose, I will always miss her smile everytime I used to go her house and the special talks we had. Thanks Rose for such a great friendship. I will miss you. Tina
A Grandmother is…
A Grandmother is one of life’s best gifts,
Someone to treasure all life through,
She’s caring and loving,
Thoughtful and true,
Someone who is always a special part of your life,
Someone who holds a prime place in your heart,
She’s a mentor, a confidant and also a friend,
Someone on whose love you can depend.
A Grandmother always has your best interests at heart,
She’s someone so dear and so good,
She’s a blessing, she’s a gift,
She’s a treasure like no other,
She’s someone that is truly wonderful.
Wherever you go, and whatever you do,
A Grandmother’s love will always see you through,
A Grandmother is truly invaluable,
Indispensable and unforgettable.
I wouldn’t want anyone but you,
And that’s why I’m so grateful,
that life picked you for me.
~ Author Unknown ~
So many memories I am happy to have with you Nonnie. Picnics at the beach, the cottage in Clinton, going to the Big E, the North Haven fair, sleep overs, getting yelled at for going through ALL your jewelry and closets to play dress up! Holiday dinners at your house, watching the christmas specials, dancing around your living room to the Polka music, singing to Bobby Vinton…never forget Blue velevet! Your great smile and wonderful laugh…and all the sayings in Italian…yup won’t repeat them all! 🙂 For all you have done for all of us, I remember and I will never forget, thank you for being the best Nonnie and Great-nonnie ever!
You were a great soul, with a playful and loving heart. I will never forget you. Although my heart is very heavy right now, I know you will be with me always. My love to you always. And to my siblings and cousins, Sue & Joe Fusco and your BFF Joanna and Ann-Marie all the way in Florida . I love you all and thank you for loving her too.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.
COUSIN ROSE, WE FEEL VERY SPECIAL TO OF HAD YOU IN OUR LIFES.
I SEND MY LOVE TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. COUSIN AL
Renee,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
during this very sad time. So very sorry for your loss!
Love, Teresa & Rich
Rose was a coworker of mine at American Greeting Cards. She would fill in for me when my children were sick or I needed vacation time. She was always so helpful and kind and ready to help….and I appreciated it so much. She was a kind, gentle, lady with a big heart. She will be missed.