Rose-Marie Savoie Montesi, 81, of Wallingford, formerly of Hamden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 at MidState Medical Center, Meriden. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward G. Montesi, Sr. Rose-Marie was born in Oneco, CT on October 16, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Edmond and Alice Potvin Savoie. A graduate of the former Grace New Haven School of Nursing, she had worked as a Registered Nurse for St. Raphael’s Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care for many years and later Blue Cross/Blue Shield until her retirement. Rose-Marie loved being a “Social Butterfly”, enjoyed meeting and talking to people and also volunteered on numerous committees at the Masonicare Health Center. She was an excellent baker, enjoyed doing oil paintings, ceramics, and coloring. Mother of Valerie (Tim) O’Connor and Edward G. (Lynda) Montesi, Jr. Grandmother of Matthew and Zachary Duhaime, Audra, Carina and Edward G Montesi III. Step-Grandmother of Stephen (Kari) O’Connor and Robert O’Connor. Step Great-Grandmother of Joseph O’Connor. Sister of Edmond Savoie. Also survived by many loving friends.
The visiting hours will be Friday morning, Jan. 29th from 9:00 to 10:00 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave at 10:00 AM to Christ the Bread of Life Parish at Blessed Sacrament Church, 321 Circular Avenue, Hamden for the celebration of a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. (masks and social distancing strictly required) Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Charitable Foundation, 22 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492, or a charity of one’s choice.
My very deepest condolences to a wonderful family! Nonna was a lovely lady and I remember chatting with her at our church. Sorry for your loss my friends. May you have peace in your hearts knowing that she’s always watching over you ! God bless you all ❤️
Val & Ed,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. My heart is broken, Auntie Ro was a real gem! I have so many great memories from early in our lives of the fun times on Larkspur Lane and Paradise Pool Club. Your Mom was always so generous with her home, her time and her love. She will be truly missed.
I know she will always be with you. Her memory should bring smiles – and if it brings tears, let them roll – it will end in a smile, because that is what her memory should bring! She was a great Mom (and Aunt), please know that you and your families make her proud every day!!
Love, Mark & Corliss
My deepest condolences to your family. May her memory be a blessing and your cherished moments bring comfort
Valerie, Eddie and family, so sorry for your loss. It is always so difficult to lose a loved one, hope you can find peace in your memories.
We were so saddened to hear of your passing. Noel and I have great memories of you and all the teddy bears we’ve exchanged over the years. It was a fun hobby. I wish we could be with your family for your funeral but our age and the virus make it impossible. We will keep you in our hearts.
Val and Family,
There are no words to say how very sad I was to hear about your Mom. I was honored to have known both your Mom and Dad. They were wonderful people. Your Mom had the knack of making people feel comfortable and at home. She was lovely. When I worked at Pond Ridge they were my favorite out trip folks. We had many good times. I cherish those memories. Hold close all of your memories. My best to the boys too, how they loved your twins! They were sooooo proud of them. Thanks again for sharing your parents with me. Again, so very sorry for your loss. Warm Regards Deb Markiewicz
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of caring for Rose Marie at Masonicare. She would proudly tell everyone about how I saved her leg. She was such a sweet woman, it was a pleasure to have gotten to know her. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Val and Ed,
We lost a wonderful human being with Rosemarie’s passing. I have so many fond memories of fun times together, especially our trip to New York and Martha’s Vineyard, your visits to us on Cape Cod and our back yard family gatherings at your house. When I went to college in Hamden, Rosemarie and Ed made me feel so welcome at their home when I wanted to escape dorm life. She was a special woman and I know you will miss her terribly. I know I will!
All my love, Stephanie Bailey
To Auntie Ro,
We spoke on the phone less than a week ago. It was a nice, uninterrupted, conversation about yesterday’s, today and tomorrow’s. As is usually the case we never spoke often enough, maybe it was more special when we did. You were my last window into the past, we’ve spoken about that before. I never liked to think of our family as small, but exclusive, now even more. I don’t have the words to express the way I feel, the loss, not enough Irish in me I guess, I’m sorry. I want you to know I visited my Mother after the service and told her to expect you. Then I went to Jimmies and had a couple of hot dogs for you. We always joked that you were my favorite Aunt, I had two, but there was always just YOU. You were and always will be “MY” Auntie Ro. I will see you in my dreams… Steve
Val and family. Sending all of you my deepest condolences. It was a pleasure to care for Rose at Masonic. We became such good friends , and she even got to know my family members when they came to visit my aunt who was a resident there. My neices would always have to go visit Rose and her roommate .She will be missed. RIP Rose.❤