Rose Ann Nacca Dunlap, 74, of Durham passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Louis A. Dunlap. Rose was born in New Haven on September 24, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Mary Mongillo Nacca. Mother of Victoria Berry (Peter), Barbara Freeman (Joseph), Caitlin Dunlap (Michael Roraback) and Jonathan Dunlap (Caroline). Grandmother of Jordan Bushnell (Olivia Pezzello), Marissa and Cooper Berry, Nathan, Charlie, and Theo Dunlap. Great-Grandmother of Troy Bushnell. Sister of Carol Huntoon (Daniel). Sister-in-law of Jean Dyer (Dale). Also survived by her beloved aunt Anna Mongillo, former husband William Bode (Fran), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Rose was a graduate of West Haven High School and retired as Vice President of the Treasury Management Division of Bank of America. An avid gardener, Rose was a Certified Master Gardener and Former President of The Durham Garden Club. She was a crafter with many interests such as sewing, quilt making, knitting, doll making, basket weaving and jewelry making. Rose loved to entertain and was an exceptional party planner, chef, baker, and decorator. She loved traveling with her family and exploring the country with Lou on their motorcycle. She even obtained her motorcycle license! Above all, Rose loved her family, aunts, uncles, cousins and her many dear friends. The family wants to thank the many doctors, nurses and other team members of Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital who provided Rose with incredible care and compassion during her long journey. She felt like she was a member of your family.
The visiting hours will be Thursday, August 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Everyone is invited to go directly to Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main Street, Middlefield on Friday morning, August 5th at 10:00 to attend a funeral service and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in Middlefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Closer to Free Fund, Smilow c/o Yale New Haven Hospital Development Office, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508.
So sorry. Rose was the utmost hostess and truly a wonderful person and friend. She will be eternally missed.💕
I will miss her very much
Lou, we are so sorry about your wife. Sounds like a wonderful person. Please know we are thinking about you and your family
i will miss you my friend fly high and keep watching my family pic
Rose was a long time colleague and friend. Condolences to Lou and the family.
Rose was a talented quilt maker and great member of the Close to Home family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Cousin Lou and family. Mary Lou and I just heard of the passing of your dear, sweet Rose. We are so sorry for your loss. We are on a road trip through Coastal Maine and Atlantic Canada. We are reminded of the wonderful trips you took with Rose and so we have chosen to dedicate our trip to the memory of Rose and to our wonderful cousin Lou.
Loving memories aunt Roseann . May God bless you watch over you. Very sorry for your loss Vicky and Barbara love Patrick
I am SO sorry to hear your sad news. Know I’m thinking of you and your family.
A wonderful lady who loved her family and truly enjoyed life.
We all should strive to be like her. I feel privileged to have known Rose. May she rest in eternal peace.
So very sorry for your loss, prayers are with her family.my heart goes out to them I met Rose when her and Lou came to the eye doctor I used to work for and know her sister carol for many years. Rose always had a beautiful smile. May they find comfort to know she will always be in their hearts
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Sending healing thoughts and prayers.
Rose was one of the most wonderful women I have ever known. I respected her so much as an amazing wife,mother, grandmother and great grandmother! I will miss her and send my condolences to Lou and all her family.
Cousin Lou & Family…
Rose was truly a special addition to our family. She brought so much joy and love to
so many! And what a winning smile & lots of amazing talents!
How comforting that you were able to be with her during her final hours.
With heartfelt sympathy & love,
Daryl
I was very sadden to hear about Rose. My heart breaks for all of you. She was such a wonderful lady with a a warm heart. I always enjoyed talking to her when I could.she was very smart & talented. She will be missed by many. Keep her memories alive and close to your hearts. She is your Angel watching over you
Sending my very deepest condolences, thoughts & prayers to all of you.❤🕊
Dear Lou and family,
I am very sorry for your and your family’s loss. I always found Rose to be nice to talk to. She will be missed by me and many others. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Best regards, Charles Geer