Rose Ann Volpicella Gulisano, 76, of West Haven passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Gulisano. Rose Ann was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 28, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Mary Aiello Volpicella. She graduated from Saint Agnes Seminary in Brooklyn, New York in 1965. She attended the University of New Haven where she met the love of her life and future husband, Tony. Rose Ann and her late husband were the co-owners of Northeast Power Systems. She would later go on to work in industrial battery sales and engineering at Saft America in North Haven. She was the co-director of the Beacon on the Hill at Our Lady of Victory Church, West Haven. In 2018 she awarded the St. Joseph Medal from the Archdiocese of Hartford for her service to her community and social outreach. Her efforts at “The Beacon” helped many families in need. Rose Ann was a volunteer with the parent organizations for her daughters’ schools, Seth Haley, Our Lady of Victory Middle School and Sacred Heart Academy. Mother of Maria (Mark) Warner, Jr. and Lisa (Richard) Crowther. Loving Grandmother Anthony and Christina Crowther and Andrew and Brendan Warner. Rose Ann found her greatest joy as becoming Nonna to her grandchildren.
The visiting hours will be Monday, April 1st from 4 to 7 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning 10 AM, April 2nd in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clelian Center 261 Benham Street Hamden, CT 06514.
Profondamente addolorata per l’inaspettata notizia della dipartita della cara Rosanna, a nome della famiglia Marra, porgo le più sentite condoglianze alla famiglia nella assoluta certezza che, come la notra cara Josephine, sia stata accolta fra le amorevoli braccia del Signore.
La Terra le sia lieve.
Antonietta Marra
Oh Lisa, I am so sorry to read that your Mom passed away. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of her and the memories you made together be ever flowing in your heart. XOXO
Mrs. Rose Ann,
Sadly, I never had the pleasure of meeting you but I feel like I know you because of all the wonderful things your daughter Maria has told me about you for many years. I am beyond blessed to call Maria my best friend. For all the reasons I have come to love Maria so deeply, I am sure they are traits and characteristics that you instilled in her over the years. Thank you for creating and inspiring her to be the amazing friend she has been to me, the loving and supportive wife and mother she has been to Mark, Andrew and Brendan, and the caring and supportive sister she has been to Lisa. You have clearly been an amazing Mother, Nonna and friend to so many l, and I know you will be missed and cherished by all who know you.
Maria & Lisa,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. It has been incredible to know the love and care you have provided for her throughout her life but especially in these last few months. Your constant vigil at her bedside and making every important decision for her care and comfort has been truly remarkable and speaks volumes about the beautiful ladies you both are inside and out. I have no doubt your precious Mom instilled your loving and gentle kindness in you. My love and prayers are with you and your families as you prepare to lay your beautiful Mom to rest. God bless you all.
Dear Lisa,
Your Mom is a breath of fresh air to me. She will always stay close to my heart. Rest in peace now, next to Jesus.
Sincerely,
Patty Gigola
Dear Lisa and Maria, I loved your mother from the first time I met her.Praying for you and your families.Rose Ann rest in the arms of God
Love you forever.
Carol Curtis
Dear Cousins,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved momma and grandmother, Rose Ann. I have such happy memories of times with Rose Ann, Aunt Mary and Uncle Guy. I loved visiting them in New York with my grandparents. My sweet mom, Marianna Alfano Lynch, and your beautiful mom were close cousins who had much in common. A few years ago, I messaged Rose Ann on Facebook about my sweet memories and how she looked so much like my mom. Your mom was so pleased that I reached out because she “always looked up to my mom.” I was deeply touched. I envision Rose Ann embracing your loving daddy, her parents and my mom as she takes her place in the heaven she was promised and so deserved. God bless and keep you during this time of profound sorrow.
With love and sympathy,
Cousin Karen Lynch Kotalik
Phoenix, Arizona