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Ann Lorusso Obituary
Sister Ann Matthew Lorusso, 83, a Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Saint Raphael Hospital, New Haven, CT.
A viewing for the family and friends, residing in Connecticut, will be held on Thursday, September 17th at Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, East Haven, Connecticut, between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The wake for Sister Ann Matthew Lorusso will be held at Holy Family Chapel, Convent Station, NJ on Friday, September 18 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Convent Station will follow the Mass. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of S.J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service. For more information please visit www.parsippanyfuneral.com
Sister Ann Matthew was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the daughter of Matthew and Rose (Longo) Lorusso. She entered the Sisters of Charity on August 20, 1958 and was a member for 62 years.
Sister Ann graduated from the St. Raphael School of Nursing, New Haven, CT with a RN degree in Nursing; Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ with a B.S.N. degree in Nursing and from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA with a M.S.N. degree in Nursing. She served in Health Ministry in New Jersey as a Nursing Supervisor in both Saint Mary's, Passaic and All Souls Hospital in Morristown. During her ministry at Saint Raphael's, Connecticut, she served as Assistant Director in Nursing Service, Associate Director for Clinical Support, Assistant Director of Quality Assurance and Parish Nurse Coordinator.
She is survived by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, her brother in law Eugene Stabile Sr., her nephew Eugene, Jr and his wife Heather Gilluly and niece Tina Dwyer in addition to a grandniece and nephew.
Sister Ann Matthew's gentle smile, compassionate heart, love of family and friends as well as being an avid sports fan will be remembered by all. Her favorite quote of Saint Vincent de Paul, "If God is the center of your life, no words are necessary. Your mere presence will touch hearts." Doesn't that describe Sister Ann?
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Sisters of Charity Development Fund, P.O. Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961-0476 would be greatly appreciated.
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Mo Haddock
September 21, 2020
Oh SAM you were a great inspiration for me and my journey into nursing. Thank you for that. My fondest memory is on the bus heading to Yankee Stadium. :-)
Joellen sullivan
September 16, 2020
She was such a special person. She will be missed. Love from Gary and JoEllen Sullivan.
Sr. Mariette Moan, ASCJ
September 16, 2020
I am so sorry to learn of the death of Sr. Ann Matthew... What a wonderful human being in every sense of the word! Her life of compassionate and dedicated service in healthcare spoke volumes and was never forgotten by those who knew her. Although there were long spaces of time in between seeing each other, she was someone I valued and respected greatly. Her warm smile and gentle laugh were precious. Without a doubt, my favorite memory of Ann was her coming on the trip to Yankee Stadium and watching her beloved Yankees from the Audi Club. She enjoyed that so much. Ann, I know you are already experiencing the fullness of resurrection life and are with the Lord whom you loved and served so well in this life.
My condolences to all the Sisters in Sr. Ann's community. You have the promise of my prayer.
Barbara Eligio
September 16, 2020
Dora was a truly wonderful and good person, and was always there to help anyone who needed her. As her cousin, I can remember so many family times spent together when we were growing up - happy times that were spent with our family on Sundays and special fun occasions during the years. She was a nurse at St. Raphael's and then decided to become a nun - Sister Ann Matthew. She dedicated herself to God and all those who needed her, and she was always there for family. I am so sorry that she has gone from us, but she is in Heaven now in eternal peace and happiness.
Dora, you will be forever missed.
Love,
Barbara
Kristen Wager
September 15, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. I still remember at 5 years old you being the first person I saw after waking up from the anesthesia from surgery.
Lori Esposito
September 15, 2020
Dora was the kindest person and helped anyone in need, she was a wonderful RN and hosted a great deal of services for many , The Hospital Of St Raphael was her home away from home and there she helped me get my very first job. She loved her sports also.
I will always sing her praises as I"m sure many of us will. Dora you will forever be in my heart. love you...xoxo Lori
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