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Rosalba Limatola Obituary

LIMATOLA Rosalba (Rosa) Limatola, age 44, of West Haven, owner of the APEP Production, mobile DJ and Karoke services died Saturday, February 12, 2005 in Bridgeport Hospital. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield. Friends may greet the family on Tuesday evening, February 15, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2160 Main Street, Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rosa's Kids Scholarship Fund, c/o Keogh, Burkhart and Vetter, 34 Wall St, P.O. Box 126, Norwalk, CT 06852.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Feb. 15, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosalba Limatola

Sponsored by Lynn Leventhal.

21 Entries

Lynn Leventhal

August 12, 2005

Hey Rosa...Did you hear the singing & memories in your honor last night? Saying a Special Howdy to You on your 6 month Anniversary... Aug. 12th, 2005

You are well loved & greatly missed... Caio For Now

Lynn Leventhal

May 9, 2005

Hey Rosa wasn't your "Celebration of Life Party" musical & healing!Friends & family helped put your event together, festival style with plenty of memories, love, food & fun. You made yourself known by working with the Rain Angels to bring out the sunshine on a day that was suppose to be wet & dreary.

Lynn Leventhal

April 20, 2005

Hey Rosa,

We're having your "CELEBRATION OF LIFE" Saturday, May 7, 2005 in Branford. Music, Love & Wonderful Memories will be in the air. Friends & Families from around the world will be singing a song & saying HELLO MAMA ROSA in your honor that day. As we can feel you, I hope you will feel our concentrated love & fond thoughts.

I miss you so....Love Always Lynn

Lynn Leventhal

March 25, 2005

Hi Rosa,

Happy Birthday to me. I miss you so....XOXOXO

Patty Tanenbaum

March 14, 2005

My Aunt Rosa, What a rollercoaster year, I will miss our e-mails where I could write anything to you knowing that I would not be judged and I would be heard. Your encouraging words always in a positive way, helping me to try new things. I’m sorry that I could not be there for you at the end but know that I love you and will truly miss you and your friendship.

Michelle Terrien

March 9, 2005

I am so happy to see that Rosa is still helping to put happiness into our lives. Lynn I commend you on your strength and courage. I know it takes more than I could ever imagine to get through something like this. I am glad to see that Rosa is still with you and bringing you luck and happiness

Sunshine McGillicuddy

March 8, 2005

Hi Rosalba. I do miss you so... and feel your spirit. It's still really really difficult to listen to your singing........ I listened to the Italian song and then had to put the CD on top of the CD player for a while... I'm sure it will come in time. Nice to see the love in other entries....... it's so true, what Mark says - you are one of the most beautiful people I have ever known.

TTFN! xox

Debbie T.

March 8, 2005

Bonjourno Mama Rosa.

While I was reading some of the postings in your guest book, I was deeply saddened... then all of a sudden, my front door swung open and a burst of wind flew through our home! It's a chilly night - there's a storm brewing. How is it up in Heaven? Now that you're an angel, can you help out your community of lesbian and gay friends, through your loving spirit, understand that love and giving are unconditional? We know that all will be fine with your Lynn and your 4 children... and we will look after them...as we have been family since PJ was a toddler!

Lynn finally cried as she finally took a few hours for herself and went to the spot in the Casino where you and Lynn would break away from your hectic lives of karoke, 4 children and being such a joy to your community....Where you would sit and laugh... share a drink... a loving smile, and good cheer. Sometimes you would win, sometimes lose, but you would always be together.

Well, when Lynn went to the spot - you know the one, with the 3 hearts? The next day she came over, held me in her arms, and finally cried.

Mmmm, Rosa??? I miss your cooking, SISTAH!!!

Mark Palmer Roy Mantha

March 7, 2005

Hi Rosa.

I just wanted to let you know that Roy and I got the house...Yay!!! I was so excited about several things yesterday that I went to call you to share them with you...silly me! Aside from the house, I've started to puy my poems and photographs together. Perhaps I can do something with them professionally, just like you always wanted me to do. God I Miss You!!! But I know you're here, I can feel it!

Lynn Leventhal

March 5, 2005

Hey Rosa, Thanks for the love... I hit a slot machine the other day with 3 Double Hearts for $600. I always enjoy hearing from you through your various signs. Love Always Lynn

Mark Palmer

February 27, 2005

I just want to thank you Lynn for bringing Rosa into my life. Being close to you was joy enough but Rosa was an incredibly beautiful bonus. It's funny that Rosa never found Herself to be an attractive Woman because when I saw Her lying in Her hospital bed the day before She passed I was looking at one of the most beautiful People I have ever known! Lynn and Rosa's family have lost a loving and devoted member, I and many others have lost a very dear friend, The gay community has lost a Sister and music has lost a voice. Thankfully, Heaven has gained an Angel and so have we :-)

Lynn Leventhal

February 25, 2005

Hello Dear Friends & Family,

As I sit at Rosa's computer station, it is fitting that we send out a heart-felt thankyou. We have been extremely blessed to have many dear friends (new & old) taking us under their wings at this sad & difficult time. The love & friendship has been touching and so supportive. I personally have been uplifted by your love, hugs, support & concerns.

Please know Rosa is happy that you wonderful people are looking out for myself & the kids. I know she is watching as I received a hello the other day when a broken music box was playing when I entered the office. So look out for signs & enjoy singing whenever possible. I'm sure we can keep her amused & she'll be all our Angel.

Richard Wallace/ Albert Discepola

February 21, 2005

We both like to say. How Rosa & Lynn gave us the support and encouragement in the Karaoke business...and how to share that each person on stage, was in performance to make other's happy. Without Rosa, caring,sharing, and enjoying what is given to us, I love this : it will express Rosa's love.. Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery in things. Once you perceive it, you will begin to comprehend it better every day. And you will come at last to love the whole world with an all-embracing love. Thank You Rosa for sharing your love with us....tiamo!

Margaret & Donna Carroll/Macrino

February 21, 2005

Rosa motivated a group of friends to go on an Olivia Cruise last April with her and Lynn. She said life was too short not to take the time to enjoy it. We are so thankful for those and many other memories of enjoying life with Rosa. She will be sorely missed.

ALAN JOHNSON

February 16, 2005

Rosa and lynn have been apart of lives for many years.I will always be greatful to each of them for commitment to the community and the fun times that they provided.Rosa you will be missed .I will always remember the great work you did for the imperial court of connecticut.You made my being empress of connecticut as easy as anyone could have .things were always well done and you helped many people live happier lives because of the music and love that you both showed to everyone around you.Empress V Stella Aka Alan Johnson

Cyndi Brown

February 16, 2005

Rosa will be missed more than she ever imagined. Her love of music and her talents were overshadowed only by her joy for life and others. Godspeed Rosa, we love you.

Marisa H

February 15, 2005

Where to begin? Rosa was a loving and kind hearted woman who believed there was good in everyone. She never passed judgement on others and seemed to have the right thing to say at any given moment. She truly reached the minds and hearts of many. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

May your children be comforted at this time loss, as well as your partner Lynn.

Bless us with your comfort from above and may we feel you watching over us, you are an angel now.

Much love,

Marisa

Stacey Pianka

February 15, 2005

Rosa taught me the meaning of Angels. When I was going through my own personal "crisis", it was Rosa who came to me and pinned one of her many angel pins on me. She wished me nothing but the best and constantly told me that everything would be okay. That's how she was. Always strong and thinking of others. I met Rosa many years ago when I started going to the Chowder Pot. She always wanted me to sing alone, and I could see how happy she was when I finally did. I thank Rosa for touching my life in the way that she did. I never would have met so many wonderful people if it were not for Karaoke night at the "Pot". I just wish that I would have been able to give her that angel pin that I had for her. Thanks for the memories, Rosa!

Lee & Janet Almeida/Lavoie

February 15, 2005

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Lynn and Rosa's

children. Rosa was a wonderful person,she always made you feel special. She will be missed. We now have our own special angel.

Doreen Hausler

February 15, 2005

We will always remember Rosa. She was indeed an angel among us. Her faith, and smile will forever be an inspiration to us. We will miss her very much.

chris sesta

February 15, 2005

Rosa and Lynn's music has been the spirit of our Women After Hours dances every month for the past four years, and we are very thankful for all the joy they shared with us. As Nicolina Lisa (Rosa's niece) explained, "Rosa made sure she touched everyone she met in a way that made them realize life is too short not to be happy and with the one you love, or those you love." Rosa's journey on earth inspired many with her musical talents, her love of song, her faith in the angels,and her wonderful warm heart! We will carry Rosa in our hearts until we meet again.....we love you, Rosa.

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