Beloved mother, Rose DeMorro departed this life on Friday, February 1st, 2013 in Hamden. Rose had a proud Italian heritage. Her father Giovanni Cirillo married to Theresa Capella immigrated to America in the early 1920’s. On arriving in America Giovanni made his way to New Haven, where he opened a small grocery store. He then sent for his wife and children. They arrived in 1924. Rose came into the world on a cold winter day, on January 7th 1925. The only one of seven siblings to be born in America. Predeceased by her parents and siblings, Vincenzo, Pasquale, Josephine, Angelina, Anna and Salvatore. In 1946 Rose married Joseph DeMorro and together started their family of nine children. Joseph and Helen, Yvonne and Marty Boyden, Eugene and Simone, Doreen DeMorro, Denise Ward, Susan and Bruce Massie, Maria Asbury, Patricia and Robert Maratea, Bernadette and Albert Riccio. Rose was blessed with seventeen grandchildren, Jennifer, Sean, Jessica, Roy, Alyssa, Tyler, Michael, Conner, Christopher, Olivia, Stephen, Erin, Matthew, Leanne, Inga, Shea, DeMery and fourteen great-grandchildren Jack, Sydney, Kate, Gianna, Luke, Auryn, Laura, Bria, Chelsea, Ashyr, Tristan, Alandria, Alexander and Addison. Rose worked for Stop & Shop for many years and in her retirement years worked for Milford Jai Alai. Our mother loved the company of her family and her friends, was a devoted Catholic attending church at every opportunity she had. She was passionate about the Red Sox baseball team and loved to watch the UCONN Girl’s Basketball team. She also had the good fortune to be able to travel abroad on several occasions to Italy and Hawaii. Rose also enjoyed a good game of bingo, bowling and occasional trips to the Casino. Breakfast out with her girlfriends after church. What many did not know was our mother loved to sing and on quiet days curl up with a good romantic novel. Rose never lost her ability to connect with that childlike spirit within her. It showne through when you teased, tickled or gave her a cuddle. Thanks go out to the staff at Arden House for the care they took with our mother, especially Bobbi and Gwenn. Thanks to the staff at the Adler Geriatric Clinic of New Haven, who gave us the help we needed. To the daughters Patti, Maria and Bernadette who were always there for their mother when she needed love and support to her sonny boy “Joe†who was always the rock in a time of need. To Laural and Andre who came to help when needed. We remember our mother for the strength she showed through her life, her hard work and charitable ways. Her independence and desire to always extend help when needed but mostly that she loved all of us unconditionally.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Tuesday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, 311 Temple St., New Haven, CT 06511.
30 years later and I still remember what a great cook she was. Our deepest sympathies on your loss. The Rick Sledz and Family
Mrs DeMorro,
It was a pleasure knowing you. You certainly turned out many fine children. Bruce and Susan are such good friends, I feel like they are my brother and sister. You couldn’t have turned out a nicer daughter than Susan. You have so much to be proud of and I will miss. God bless you.
Bruce
Although we didn’t always see eye to eye, like any other mother and daughter on this planet, I loved my mother more than even I knew. I will always keep her in my heart and remember how she loved to laugh…and how her smile seemed to light up her whole face. She worked so hard for her children, to give them not only what they needed but also what they wanted, it couldn’t have been easy. I just hope that I gave her back a little of the love that she gave to me. I love you mommy!!!!!!!!!! Rest in peace and know that you are truly loved. Bernadette
So sorry to hear of your loss…may you find strength in knowing that our mom’s are now together and in no more pain and no more suffering..
I was thinking today about how blessed I am in life, and I know that many of those blessings can be traced back to you. As I appreciate and love my own family, I thank you for teaching me that a Mother’s love for family can provide purpose and meaning to our lives. You have shown me the value in unselfish love; putting family first and making choices that benefit them.
God’s grace has shined radiantly in your life and is evident through the sacrifices you made for your children. May God hold you and keep you close forever more – Your daughter, Susan
My condolences and deepest sympathy goes out to all the DeMorro family.
I remember your mother as a very sweet and fun loving lady who really enjoyed life, family and friends. Rest In Peace Mrs. D.
Sincerely,
Roger Massie
With deepest sympathy, our condolences go out to the DeMorro Children and Grandchildren. We remember Aunt Rose who always was cheerful and smiling.
May you rest in peace with your brothers, sisters,mother and father.
Your nephew Joseph M. Cirillo Sr. (Uncle Pat’s son)
Little Auntie Rosie,
My sympathy goes out to the family for your loss. I have such fond memories of Auntie Rosie. The sleepovers as a kid there was always so much going on at the house with when all the kids were young. Auntie Rosie always made me feel special and loved. May god bless her as so goes to her resting place with all her siblings. Let the card games begin.
Dee Guarino
Rose was as sweet as the flower she was named after. Always kind always friendly, always ready to help, generous and very giving of herself. She had a heart as big as the sky. She led a very decent life. She had 9 kids and they all grew up in a big house. My wife told me there was always a home made lunch for each kid, and always with a nickel for milk and a dime for an iced cream treat. That dime sounds special, like a kiss on the cheek. She managed to trundle herself and those 9 kids to church every week. Rose adored her children, and their children, and their children. She set a very good example of how to be and how to treat others. Rose was loved very much by everyone who knew her. She was the kind of person that makes the world better. She was a free spirit with a wonderful sense of humor. She was a very special person. She was the best of us….she was simply the best of us. When she left, she left a hole in the world that will never be filled…and it’s hard to say goodbye.
Aunt Rose, you always had a special place in my heart. Condolences to your family and those who will miss you dearly. Rest in peace.
Thursday, February 7.
We just heard about Rosie this morning, as we don’t get the daily paper.
She was such a wonderful, sweet lady and she will be missed by us and others at St. Barnabas church. We know that God is taking care of her, beautifully, because she was an angel!