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Rose Gasparini Obituary

Gasparini, Rose M. Clinton, CT.- Rose M. Gasparini, age 87, entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at Connecticut Hospice. Born March 30, 1926 in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late Louisa and Peter Malchiodi of Clinton. She resided in Clinton and graduated from both Morgan High School (1944), as well as The Stone School of Business (New Haven, CT); and, played women’s semi-professional basketball in the 1940’s. She supported America’s efforts in World War II by working at Pond’s after school program during high school. She was employed by Pepperidge Farm Mail Order ~25 years. Before and during her retirement she actively supported all her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting activities. She was an avid fan of UCONN Women’s and Men’s basketball, as well as the New York Yankees. She was the beloved Mother of Kim D. Gasparini, Jeffrey P. (Karen) Gasparini, Lisa M. (David) Gesick, Peter B. (Adrienne) Gasparini and Clifford R. (Shellane) Gasparini II; grandmother of Lauren, Patrick, Drew, Ryan, Madeleine, Katherine and Caroline Gasparini; Sarah, Cameron and Haley Gesick. She was predeceased by her brothers William and Bernard Malchiodi and Sister Elvira Repetti; and grandson Daniel James Gasparini. She was a communicant and served as a Eucharistic Minister of Saint Mary’s Church of Clinton. She and her sister donated use of real property on Cedar Island Avenue as a vegetable garden to support local food pantries since 1981. Friends and family may call to the Swan Funeral Home in Clinton CT, Friday, November 29, 5:00PM—8:00PM. A Funeral liturgy will be held Saturday, November 30, 11 AM in St. Mary’s Church of Visitation, Clinton, followed by a Christian burial service at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clinton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT. Please visit www.swanfh.com for on line tributes and condolences.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2013.

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Charles Cocores

November 22, 2020

She was always extremely kind to my family, we will be eternally grateful for that kindness...

January 1, 2014

Clif/ CR Very sorry for your loss Bob Pinder

Bob Schmalz

December 31, 2013

This wonderful lady is missed already. She is with god now.I am a better person for having known and worked with her.

December 30, 2013

I just heard the news of Rose's passing and am so very sorry for your loss. She made you fell better about everything. She was a wonderful friend and she was the world's best listener. My sympathies go out to the family, she was a beautiful person. Eda Swanson Schmalz

December 14, 2013

Hi to the whole family. Just heard the news & my heart is with you all. I'm so sorry for your your loss!My mom now has her best friend back with her! I have so many fond memories of your family! Love & peace to you all. Love from Sue Smith Manchester

Robin Vedder

December 12, 2013

Rose you have touched the hearts of many. You will certainly be missed! Your Caregiver's valued each day they had the opportunity to be with you. Home Instead Senior Care, Guilford.

December 5, 2013

Our prayers are with the family. She was a lovely lady. We will miss seeing her and her smile.
Don and Dianne Gustafson

December 4, 2013

Rose was such a warm and wonderful woman. Everyone she touched was better for knowing her. All our love to the entire Gasparini family - special thoughts to you; CR, Shellane, Drew and Ryan.
Hugs and love to all.
Laura, Preston and Nathaniel Nowsch

Denise & Warren (Russo) Hamilton

December 4, 2013

Shellane, CR and family...continued thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time

December 4, 2013

C.R, Shellane and Family. Rose was a wonderful lady. We will all miss her very much. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. April Lentini

Louis & Kim Campanaro

December 4, 2013

So sorry to hear of your mother & grandmothers passing. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all.
The Campanaro Family

November 30, 2013

Love you Grammy. You will forever be loved and missed. Love, Your "Almond Eyes"

Jane and Jim Christiana

November 30, 2013

I will miss Rose very much. She has been my best friend since Jeff & Karen got married. From going to Virginia to see Karen & Jeff, grand kids, (Lauren & Patrick) by train, to going to movies and plays together, and having long telephone conversations about the town and the world in large. I hope she will watch over Jim and I and say hello to Curtis.
love Jane & Jim.

Jack & Nancy Welch

November 30, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all the Gasparini Family on your Mother and Grandmother's passing. Rose was a very special idividual who never had an unkind word to say, Great smile, and Alway's made you feel welcome. We are all so much beeter off having Rose been a part of our Life. Thank you Kim, Jeff, Lisa, Pete and Cliff for sharing your beautiful mother with us all...It was certainly a terific experience and she will never be forgotten!

November 30, 2013

Jeff and family,

With sympathy - we will be thinking of you today.

Brian and Kathy Thomas

Deborah Badger

November 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gasparini family. Rose was caring, funny and the best friend anyone could have. She loved her family and talked about you all the time. I loved her and will miss her.

November 29, 2013

Our most sincere regrets and condolences to the entire Gasparini family especially Cliff, Shellane, Drew and Ryan. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Omar and Donna

Father Jim Carini

November 29, 2013

Kim, Jeff & Karen, Lisa & David, Peter & Adrienne, Cliff & Shellane.and all the grandchildren & family members:
Our sincere sympathy at the death of your beloved mother, Rose. Yesterday, Geraldine, Frances and I were with Alma (Carini) Doak and her large family for Thanksgiving dinner. We talked of Rose and we were so happy that we were all together with her this past summer for lunch at the Hideaway in Old Lyme. We so enjoyed her company and driving her back home to Clinton. Thanks, Shellane, for driving her over. She had a great time. We all wish that we could be with you for the wake and funeral, but it doesn't seem that we will make it. I am back at my parish, St. Matthew's in Tolland, for the weekend. I will remember her at our Masses this weekend and will say a special Mass for her this week. I have a lot of good memories of the family, especially visiting your grandmother, Louisa (Giga) on Grove St. and your great uncle Edwardo in Italy after he had turned 100 years old. Your uncle Willy and I talked about his many visits there. I have many photos of that visit. Maybe someday we will be together to view them. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Keep in touch....Peace, Father Jim Carini

Chuck@Cheryl Pagano

November 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss. May God Console you at your time of sorrow..

Jeff and Tracey Norton

November 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cherish the memories of your mom and know how lucky you are to say "Rose was my mom".

Jeff and Tracey Norton

November 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mom was a beautiful woman who was loved by many. Cherish all the memories and be proud to say "Rose was my mom".

The Norton Family

November 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cherish the memories of you mom, she was a wonderful woman that you all can be proud to say "Rose was my mom."

Shirley Fusco

November 29, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the entire Gasparini Family from the entire Fusco Family. Rose was truly a favorite of ours. A real lady! She will be missed....Love to all from Shirley and children

John Doyle

November 29, 2013

To all of the family,
My primary connection to the family was via Frankie and Jimmy. All of us who grew up in the the neighborhood in the '60's were "adopted" into each other's family - who kept us out of harm's way. My sincere condolences to all the family and friends....

Gigi Giordano

November 28, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Gasparini family. She was a beautiful woman who exuded grace and class always. You are in my prayers.

Carol & Charles Cocores

November 28, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about her passing. Rose was a humble, warm, loving person, who treated everyone, regardless of their station in life, with respect dignity and friendliness! She will be missed. Our sympathy to all in the Gasparini Family.

Ken, Michele, Robert, Amber and Ceasar Rowe

November 28, 2013

To all the Gasparini family,

Are deepest symphathy are with all of you at this time. Rose welcomed us into the neighborhood and was like part of our family; especially Robert who thought of her as another grandmother. Holidays will not be the same without her front porch decorations. She will surely be missed by all who were blest to have her in their lives.
God Bless all of you.

Brent Wunderlich

November 28, 2013

My thoughts are with Jeff and the entire Gasparini family. I hope you all are able to celebrate her life together.

Deborah (Leissner) Anderson

November 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. May the memories of your mother bring you peace and strength.

Lou Malchiodi

November 28, 2013

So sorry to hear of Roses passing. Still remember the trips to Clinton. May god bless and keep her. Lou & Margaret Malchiodi

Phyllis Bjornberg-Haut

November 28, 2013

So very sorry for this loss, surrounding you all in love and light.

Terri Hauser

November 28, 2013

My condolences to CR and the Gasparini family. God bless you at this time of sorrow.

Tammy Lucas

November 27, 2013

I feel honored to have met such a wonderful lady. Always smiling always happy to stop and chat through-out town. Rose you will be missed so much especially every year at the St. Marys craft fair, I will miss seeing you at Stop and Shop and around town. Prayers for your wonderful family you have done such a great job of raising.I will never forget your smile! Prayers for your family.

Eileen Houlihan

November 27, 2013

Rose was the most, words escape me, but I will try - loving, kind, funny, sweet, friendly, faithful and bright - person. She was truly an incredible force in my life and for so many others. I will miss her terribly but I know she is at peace - Heaven waited for her as long as possible, so it will be a better place for her being there, and but a sadder place for us here without her.

November 27, 2013

My sincere sorry to the Gasparini Family for the loss of a very lovely, classy lady. Marge Fiaschetti

Karen Dougherty

November 27, 2013

Beautiful lady and loving family! Your legacy lives on, Rose, through your wonderful children and grandchildren! I know you'll keep an eye on them all!

Rebecca, Ron & Patrick Raymond

November 27, 2013

"You can fly so high, keep your gaze upon the sky. I'll be praying every step along the way. Even though it breaks my heart to know we'll be so far apart. I love you too much to make you stay, baby fly away...." Your smile and hugs will be missed more than you know. We love you so much Aunt Rose.

Ann (Crowder) Herrick

November 27, 2013

Condolences to the Gasparini family. She was a lovely woman. I remember, as a kid, seeing her as a bride. All of us kids on Grove Street were so thrilled to see her in her wedding dress looking so beautiful. RIP Rose.

Patrick Gasparini

November 27, 2013

I love you Grammy, you will be missed.

Grace Guidone

November 27, 2013

We Love You Guys. Rosie will be missed dearly

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