Jane Roberti Bassermann, 97, of Hamden, died peacefully on March 14 while in Hospice care at the Mary Wade Home in New Haven. Jane was born in New Haven on September 18, 1915, daughter of the late Giovanni Roberti of Fossombrone, Italy and Santina Juliani of Rocoraso, Italy. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, V. Peter Bassermann and her three children, Peter Bassermann and his wife Sharon of Branford, Susan Criscuolo and her husband Henry of East Haven and Gerald Bassermann and his fiancé Colleen Murray of El Granada, California. She was the beloved “Grammy J” as grandmother to six grandchildren, Michael Bassermann and his wife Cathy, Patrick Bassermann and his wife Ileana, Stephen Bassermann and his wife Jacqueline, Christopher Candido, David Candido and his fiancé Jenelle Coughlin and Jules Bassermann. She is also survived by her great-grandchild, Vincent Joseph Candido. She was predeceased by her brother, Harry Roberti.
Jane(“Jaye”) and Peter spent many happy years at their home in Spring Glen, Hamden. She entered the work force after high school and soon opened her own beauty shop, J.J. Roberti’s, on College St. in New Haven. After raising her children, she worked for Connecticut Savings Bank. She enjoyed entertaining her many friends and vacationing with her dear “Murphia” group. Years later, she took up golf, volunteered for Read for the Blind, explored the Internet and lovingly cared for her beloved grandchildren. She was an active member at St Rita Church and School, the Notre Dame Women’s Club, and Sacred Heart Academy. Jane had boundless energy and a spirit that motivated all that knew her. She found great joy being around her children and grandchildren. Memories of her will be cherished.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 10:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Rita Church, Hamden at11:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 4-7 pm. Should friends desire, contributions in Jane Bassermann’s memory may be made to The Clelian Adult Day Center, 261 Benham St., Hamden, Ct. 06514.