Rosemary Madaffari
Lanzilotta
Formerly of Norwalk
Rosemary Madaffari Lanzilotta, age 69, of Spring Hill, Florida and a former longtime Norwalk resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and 3 daughters on October 19, 2013. Born in Norwalk on October 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette Madaffari. Rosemary was a graduate of Norwalk High School in 1961 in which she was very active in the student body and student politics.
In 1962, Rosemary was named Miss Pietro Mica Lodge, and then went on to conduct the local Miss America Pageants. Her passion and dedication lied with the Sons of Italy in which she also became President. She was always a very active participant in the Independent Party in Norwalk as well.
Rosemary started her career as an Executive Secretary but more recently was a successful Real Estate/ Mortgage Broker in California. Rosemary was always very passionate about her beliefs, heritage, career and family. In more recent years, she became very passionate about watching her cooking shows and putting together fabulous meals. Her fellow classmates always referred to her as “never stop sparkling.”
Rosemary is survived by her husband of 31 years, Dr. Raymond P. Lanzilotta; her three daughters Kimberly Troy Benincaso, Karyn Troy Deering and her husband Michael and Kasey Troy Vukson and her husband Brian; her 8 grandchildren James, Thomas and Joseph Benincaso, Troy and Ryan Deering, Rylee, Christian and Cameron Vukson; her two step-daughters Christine Eppinger and her husband Steven and Karen Norkowski and her husband Charles and her 3 step-grandchildren Brett Eppinger, Trevor and Amelia Norkowski. Rosemary is also survived by five siblings Peter Madaffari of Norwalk, CT, Patrick Madaffari of Palm Bay, FL, Lucille Madaffari of Menlo Park, CA, Joseph Madaffari, Jr. of Norwalk, CT, and Joanne McGowan of Norwalk, CT. Rosemary was predeceased by her older sister, Theresa Madaffari Arcudi.
Rosemary's family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk on Thursday (TODAY), October 24, from 4 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday October 25, at 10 AM in St. Jerome Church, 23 Half Mile Road, Norwalk, Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk. For info or to leave an online condolence please go magnerfuneralhome.com
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TO ROSEMARY FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST
JOHN VUKSON
October 24, 2013
Joanne,
I so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. My thought are with you.
Sincerly, Cindy Woodger
October 24, 2013
so very sad. prayers love and GOD SPEED. you and Theresa are both in the arms of our Lord! Remembering you ROSEMARY. lOVE COUSIN Bernette
bernadette james
October 23, 2013
KASEY,KIM,KARYN I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
SISSY ROBINSON
October 23, 2013
Karyn,Kim,Kasey and rest of the family,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news.My prayers are with all of you at this time.I have many great memories of Rosemary from when I was younger growing up with Karyn. All my love.
Cheryl Murphy
cheryl murphy
October 23, 2013
My sincere condolences to the entire Madaffari family. I went to CCHS with Lucy. I have everyone in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Diane McSweeney-Allen
October 23, 2013
Joe, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your beloved sister. May she rest in peace.
Debbie Felter
October 23, 2013
Dear Kim , Uncle Nasser,David, Diana, and I were saddened to hear about your mother.. Please give our condolences to your sisters. I am glad that she had her daughters by her side when she left the physical world . may she rest in peace
October 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Rosemary passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with all if her family at this difficult time. With my deepest sympathy.
Marie Luczkowski
Marie Luczkowski
October 22, 2013
JoAnn and family, with deepest sympathy.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Denny
October 22, 2013
To Rosemary's Family: Roe and I met in the 7th grade and remained friends through out N.S class of 61. At our H.S. reunions great memories were shared. Roe will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Joan ( Kuchman) Stevenson and husband Bill. Ocala, Florida
October 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Rosemary. My sisters and I knew her well and are sadden at hearing of passing.. May she rest in peace.
Sandi Cavallo Button
October 22, 2013
My sincerest condolences to Lucy and the family... I went to St Jeromes with Lucy.
Michael Foran
October 22, 2013
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