Rose Mancieri Balletto, 100, of North Haven, passed away on January 27, 2022. She was born in New Haven on October 21, 1921, daughter of Lucia and Michael Mancieri and wife of her late beloved husband Ralph Balletto, a local farmer. She had eight sisters, the late Anna Santagata, Ray Esposito, Tillie DeMatteo, Margaret Tondalo, Teresa Muro, Madeline Russo and Lucy and Mary Manicone. Rose leaves to cherish her memory several loving nieces and nephews. Rose spent her entire adult life farming with her husband on the Balletto family farm. She later began the Balletto farm market and was known for the fresh from the field corn. She will be missed by her devoted neighbors and friends who frequented her farm market. She was happy to spend the remaining days at the farmhouse growing her vegetables, attending mass daily and caring for her many cats.
The visiting hours will be Saturday morning, Feb. 5th from 8:30 to 9:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
End of an era in North Haven. I enjoyed many dinners with Ralph and Rose and am extremely grateful that I did. Many hours working on the farm. They both had a huge impact on my life. Squash flower pancakes and dandelion salad, as well as many other fresh made foods. Can’t forget the fresh lemonade on a hot summer’s day. Thanks Rose. Rest in peace.
I will never forget you or your farm stand. I think of it every time I make eggplant. Peace be with you Rosie.
I have many fond memories of Rose and Ralph. When I lived in North Haven I worked on the farm back in the 70,s. They loved the farm and everyone loved them. After moving to Texas, I visited Rose, still working the farm. R.I.P. my friend, you were a very special lady. Heaven has another angel.😇♥️
I have so many memories of going to the family farm as a child with my parents. I especially remember the pond and and seeing the ducks and the great corn! I still can hear my dad and her laughing at his jokes and here throwing in a little extra corn in the bag for “Arthur”. RIP Rose, now you can laugh again with my parents when you see them!
I’m a little late here, I just saw this. Rose taught me how to make a lot of dishes I still make to this day. I worked the farm and right along with Rose in the stand back in the 70’s. A wonderful woman.