New London, Connecticut
New London - Rolante Anoba Fulgueras, 84, of 151 Norwood Ave., New London, died Nov. 19 2011, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, surrounded by his loving family. His death was the result of suffering a stroke on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011.
Rolly was born in Zambales, Philippines, on June 11, 1927. He was recruited by the U.S. Navy during World War II. He spent his entire 24 years of naval service in the submarine force, Submarine Force Atlantic, stationed permanently in the Groton/New London area. He retired as a chief petty officer. He then transitioned into the civilian workforce, working as a registrar at the Groton Post Office for many years.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Helen Danao Fulgueras of New London.
Rolly is survived by his four loving children, Amanda Helen Dariano, Rolante Fulgueras Jr., Mary Blyden, and Roy Fulgueras; also sons-in-law, James Blyden and Rudy Dariano; daughters-in-law, Patricia Fulgueras, Carolyn Fulgueras, and Pamela Masters; two granddaughters, Christine Dariano Coons and her husband, Michael Coons, and recently married, Caroline Dariano Spaulding and her husband, Russell Spaulding Jr.; grandsons, Michael Dariano, Ryan and Ross Fulgueras, Ryan Joseph and Robbie Anoba Fulgueras, Robert Lingerfelt; and great-grandson, Jason Dariano; sister-in-law, Judy Danao; nephew, Joseph Danao II; niece, Sharleen Danao Scoggins; and many relatives and friends here and abroad.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Huntington St., New London.Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The United States Navy Memorial, www.navylog.org
Please visit www.byles.com for the family's online registry.
Fugi, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. You wil cherish the memories
of times with your family, My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Robert Tuthill, Bozeman, Montana.
November 24, 2011
Sorry for your loss Fugi... Linda and I will be praying for you and your family to find peace...
Bob and Linda Boudreau
November 23, 2011 | Waterford, CT
Fugi, Mary, Ross, Ryan and family,
Sending our condolenses on the passing of your father/grandfather. Although we are away till next week, please know that we are thinking of you. Again, our sympathies. Carl, Josh and Geoff.
Carl Sheppard
November 23, 2011 | Mystic, CT
Hello Rolante. I am saddened to hear of the passsing of your father. May your rememberances be fondly recalled. My prayers are with you and your family.
Vernon T Mitchell
November 23, 2011 | Preston, CT
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Fulgeras Family and friends at this time. May you memories bring you great comfort and joy until you meet again. God Bless
Barb Ericson
November 23, 2011 | Griswold, CT
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear Tito Rolly. We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. To the family of Tito Rolly...we are so sorry for your loss. We are with you during this time of grief.
Gonzales and Gatchalian Family
Jerry Gatchalian
November 23, 2011 | Ledyard, CT
Dean and Schelley Rondeau, NU Class of 85 and 86. Fuji, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family!
November 22, 2011
Uncle Roland, you shall be missed--Aunt Judy
November 22, 2011
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one and wish you comfort and joy moving forward during this holiday season.
Scott & Patti Thomson
November 22, 2011 | Uncasville, CT