Antoinette B. “Ann” DeMartino Roche, 92, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late John Roche. Ann was born in New Haven on January 4, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Eva Zampano DeMartino. She had graduated as a Registered Nurse from the former Grace New Haven Hospital School of Nursing and worked as an RN until her retirement, having last working at the former Brook Hollow Health Center, Wallingford. Ann was a member of the St. Barnabas Women’s Club and the North Haven Senior Center. Mother of Thomas (Joan) Roche, Jacqueline (Peter) Giorgio, Ann (Bud) Kohler and Nina (George) Manguilli. Grandmother of Jamie (David) Stephan, Thomas Roche, Spencer, Connor, Avery and Perris Giorgio, Braedon, Riley, and Liam Kohler, Emory and Chloe Manguilli. Great grandmother of Josephine and Henry Stephan, Sayla Cote (Manguilli). Sister of the late Ergira Derrico, Marie DeMartino, Salvatore DeMartino, Louise Wheeler, and Ann Hatje.
The visiting hours will be on Thursday morning, October 6th from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will follow in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue at 10 AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
Dear Jacque, Nina, Ann, Tom & families,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. Little did I know fifteen plus years ago of the beautiful lady who would come into my life and become one of my closest friends. We met at the gym working out together, sharing stories about family, lifting each other up with words of encouragement, advice and prayers. She would always ask to pray together before leaving, which drew us closer over time.
When she couldn’t manage the exercise any longer, we kept in touch through visits and caregiving in both families.
Ann, a lady of deep faith, is now in Jesus’ arms resting… I will miss you deeply my dear friend, our chats over coffee and the stories we shared.
Until we meet again… I love you!
To Ann’s family: My family lived across from Ann & family for 47years. We enjoyed our friendship & seeing our families grow. Ann was a true Christian always willing to help. She was devoted to husband Jack & all her kids always. She will be so missed. Love & prayers The Torello’s
Ann,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother, I will keep your family in my prayers
John Fabrizio