Rosalie L. D’Amato Swanson, 65, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2019 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. She was the wife of the late Dennis Albert Swanson. Rosalie was born in New Haven on May 12, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Loretta DeMarco D’Amato. She was a teacher for the Hamden Public School System for 34 years until her retirement. Loving mother of Matthew Swanson. Sister of Michele (William) Sobolewski and the late Laura D’Amato. Sister-in-law of Jon MacFarlane and Kathy (Arcadio) Caraballo. Aunt of Michael and Allison Sobolewski and Alyssa and Linnea Caraballo.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home 36 Washington Ave. Saturday morning at 11:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish in St. Francis Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Rd., North Haven at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends may call Saturday morning from 10 to 11 am. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929
Matthew and Michele
We can’t tell you how sorry we are. These last 4 months have been heartbreaking. We will always remember Rosalie and the good times.
The times when we were kids growing up. The happy times we spent together. Our love and prayers go out to you both.
Love Elaine and Paul
Matthew-Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss. May God bless you.–Mark
Dear Matt,
I am so deeply saddened by the passing of your mom. I know you have been such a truly dedicated son who was totally dedicated to caring for your mom. Please know that you and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers.
With sincere condolences,
Lori Matteis
Dear Matthew and Family,
We are extending our heartfelt sympathy at this extremely difficult time. I have a heavy heart remembering your dear parents. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With deepest condolences,
Nancy, John, Jason, his wife Lisa, Mark, his wife Fernanda Ferraro
My maiden name- Nancy Porto-North Haven High School- Class of 1971.
Dear Matthew, We were so sorry to hear about you mom… She was a lovely lady who always made me laugh…I will always remember her and will keep her in my prayers…. God bless you and your family…Marge Day Bonessi
My seventh grade teacher. 😪 #RIP Mrs. Swanson. The books I read in your class and the passion you had when reading them with us, is what drove me to want to write. Your class reading “The Contender” was my ahh! Moment…when I read that book and the power I felt in the words and your teaching us the history behind Harlem made me want to learn history. You were a driving force in who I became…you may never know how your class helped me become the writer, historian avid reader I am today.
Rest in peace, Rosalie. Matt and family, we are so heartbroken for you. Matt, if you need anything we are here for you. Just knock on our door.