Rose Teresa Frate Noonan went to be with her beloved husband, daughter and Our Lord on February 14, 2013. She died peacefully in her sleep at the Regancy House in Wallingford. Rose was born in the beautiful village of Civo, Italy, on February 26, 1918 to Pietro and Philomena Te Frate. At the age of 16 she immigrated with her family to Connecticut. In 1945 she married Clifford Henry Noonan and shared a love for over 39 years. When asked what she wanted to do with her life, she always answered that she wanted to be a mother. Rose was the mother of 6 children and the grandmother of 12. She was known for her love of being outdoors and walking everywhere around the town of North Haven where she lived for over 60 years. She loved her family and her church and playing cards.
Rose was preceded in her journey to the Lord by her husband Clifford, and her daughter Elaine Noonan Fote; and by her sister Erma Provini and brother Guido Frate . She will be missed by her daughter Paula and husband Gene Quindlen of Troy, TX; her son Carl and wife Marilee Noonan of Madison, CT, daughter Cindi and husband Rick Gauthier of Shaftsbury, VT; daughter Sandi and husband Bob Lelasher of Columbia, SC; son Remo Noonan and wife Cheryl Christie Collett of Wallingford, CT; son-in-law Joe Fote, DDS of Plantsville, CT; by her grandchildren, Joe Fote, Lisa Fote Clarke, Tom Fote, Kevin Quindlen, Colleen Quindlen, Emily Noonan, Cody Noonan, Christopher Gauthier, Bryan Lelasher, Nicholas Lelasher, Robert Collett and Christie Collett; and also by her nephews Ray Provini, Charlie Provini and niece Ann Harris.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in Montowese Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 7. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Regency House of Wallingford Recreation Department, 181 East Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
My sincere condolences to the Noonan Family. I’m sorry I could not attend, but our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
– The Mastroianni Family
Whenever I think of Rose, I see her laughing and singing. I remember her laughter when we visited at Christmas, or in the summer. I remember the songs at the Fest’ di Civo. I remember how she and Irma were so different as sisters, and yet so much the same. I especially remember the warmth of being part of your extended family.
Rose was a wonderful woman and there are not many like her. I will miss her.
truely sorry for your loss. have many memories of rose when i was young and also when i got older seeing her walking in town.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on behalf of the Baraglia/Peluso families. I have some fond memories of our trips to North Haven to visit your parents as well as memories of your mother, Aunt Erma driven by Bill Del’Oro at my parents house in Bristol. One memory that stands out is your mother singing along to the Italian songs with my father playing the accordion.
My parents are pretty much home bound now. Although we could not be with all of you these past few day, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Lisa Baraglia Peluso
Our condolences go out to the entire family. Rose was a beautiful person and will be missed by so many, we are so sorry for your loss.