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Rosemarie Basso Obituary
She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 14, 1955, the daughter of Walter and Ann Marie (Noblick) Jucha. She was the wife of Lawrence Basso who survives her.
In addition to her husband Lawrence, she is survived by her four daughters, Gwendolyn Cunningham of Brooklyn, N.Y., Emily Cunningham of North Haven, Christine Cunningham of Waterford, and Zoe Basso of Waterford. She has a sister, Regina Havey of Bethel Park, Pa.
She was predeceased by a son, Matthew Cunningham.
Mrs. Basso last worked as a materials engineer and a training instructor at Millstone. She received her MBA from the University of Connecticut, and her bachelor's degree in engineering from Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Niantic. Rosemarie was an avid ballroom dancer, earning many gold medals in competitions dancing for the Arthur Murray studio in Niantic. She had a true love for music, playing and teaching the piano for several years. She also loved boating and traveling. She spent many years as a devoted volunteer at the York Correctional Facility through a program formerly called Chrysalis (now replaced by A Sacred Place Inc.), which provided ministry and guidance to incarcerated women.
Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sunday, 12/22, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, 12/23, in St. John's Episcopal Church, 400 Main St., Niantic.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be given to A Sacred Place Inc., P.O. Box 493, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 or to the Waterford High School Music Department, 20 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385.
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Lee Semiatin
December 30, 2021
Rose and I were students in the metallurgy and materials science department at CMU in the 1970s; she was finishing her BS and I my PhD. We would sometimes get together to discuss homework assignments. My main recollection of her was the kindness she showed in getting the idea for and organizing a going away dinner for me in Pittsburgh after I defended my thesis in Feb 1977. This was so sweet of her. After I left, we met once (during the summer of 1977) when she and her mother were passing through Ohio (where I was working) while she was going on job interviews I believe. Also, we had a brief exchange of emails in 1997. I found a hardcopy of one of these emails today, which prompted me to see what had become of her. After a little searching on the Internet, I came across her obituary. This saddened me much, but I was cheered to see that she had pursued her love of dancing/music and had done work in a correctional facility. In fact, I still have a small present she gave me in 1977, a figure of a man playing the violin. I will cherish her love and kindness always. I hope that she has been re-united with those she loved and am sure she is still looking over her helpmate, sister, and children who are still here.
Lee Semiatin
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Carol Ballestrini
December 16, 2019
Larry and family, I'm so sorry for your lissmy heart hurts for you alk.
John Majewski
January 6, 2014
My deepest condolences to Rosemarie's family and friends. I worked with her at Millstone. She was a very sweet person and always had a smile.
Mary Pratt
January 6, 2014
I am saddened to learn of Rosemarie's passing. She was a wonderful lady. My prayers are with Larry and her family.
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Lynn
December 27, 2013
I also went to St Valentine & High School with Rosemarie. She was always so sweet & had such a gentle spirit. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Cindy Miller
December 24, 2013
Regina,
Sending prayers and deepest condolences on the loss of your sister. I know how you loved her and stayed at her side throughout her illness all the way up to the end. She is finally at peace now and in God's loving care.
Carol Ballestrini
December 23, 2013
Dear Larry, We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Carol & Rusty Ballestrini
And Family
Hugh McKenney
December 23, 2013
SO very sorry for your loss. Rosemarie was in Leadership Class with me at the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce. She was a wonderful and kind lady.
December 22, 2013
It broke my heart to learn of Rosmarie's passing. We were friends in high school, and spent a lot of time together. She was the sweetest person in the world. I have often wondered where she lived and what happened in her life..I am so sorry for your loss, as are many of our classmates...RIP Rosemarie
Chris Heger Cahn
December 22, 2013
I knew Rosemarie from high school. She was warm and kind to everyone. I am very sorry for your loss.
Kim Sylvis
December 22, 2013
So sad to hear of Rosemarie's passing.....We went to St. Valentines together..then all thru high school....I remember seeing her at our 30 th class reunion.....Dancing the night away.Loved watching her dance.May you rest in peace Rose.
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