Rose C. Terranova DeLuise, 92, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden. She was the beloved wife of 49 years to the late Alphonse DeLuise. Rose was born in Bridgeport on March 6, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine Romano Terranova. Rose enjoyed cooking and baking especially around the Christmas holiday, but most of all she lived for her family who she loved unconditionally. Mother of Anthony DeLuise and Nick DeLuise. Loving nana to Nicholas DeLuise (Alexandra), Matthew Kochanski (Paul) and great nana to Christopher Matthew DeLuise. Also survived by John Bell who Rose considered a 3rd grandson. Predeceased by a sister Dora Rosa and brothers Ralph & Tom Terranova.
Due to the Covid-19 health situation, services will be private at this time and have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. There will be services at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
Mommy, not a minute goes by that my heart doesn’t ache missing you. It’s been 19 years daddy has been gone & I know more than anything how much you both cherish being together again. Knowing how much family meant to you I can only imagine the crowd waiting for you to all be together again. I know you knew I was finally there at the hospital after not being allowed to visit for weeks. If daddy was here, “Ro, you had to wait for a Pandemic” we were as close as any mother and son could possibly be. You were my mom, my roommate for over 4 years and my best friend all my life.. You were so petite and fragile yet every time we met your hug was powerful I still feel it. I always knew how much I would miss you but the heartache is ever present , I guess I too look forward to the time when I can hold you again “Ma I’m home”. I love you mommy and miss you so much but I have the best Angel ever always watching over me. Rest in eternal peace and happiness you deserve it.. Give daddy a kiss, and tell him the promise to take care of you was the happiest I have ever been. For now, bye Ma, love you ❤️