Doreen Michelle Rubacha

RUBACHA, Doreen Michelle (Bellardo) Doreen Michelle (Bellardo) Rubacha, 56, of East Hartford, loving wife of fourteen years to Walter J. Rubacha, went home to be with Our Lord and her father in Heaven on Wednesday, (November 4, 2009) with her caring family by her side at her residence. Born in Hartford on November 18, 1952, a beloved daughter of Josephine M. (Russo) Bellardo of East Hartford and the late Salvatore J. "Tootie" Bellardo, she was a resident of East Hartford for the past twenty-five years. Doreen was a graduate of Bulkeley High School in Hartford, Class of 1971. Prior to her retirement she was a dedicated and enthusiastic employee for fifteen years at Coca-Cola Manufacturing Company in East Hartford, where she truly loved her job and made many friendships. Doreen enjoyed working outside and gardening in her yard, and loved to cook and spend time with her family. However, Doreen will be remembered by many for always being there to help others in need of assistance. Along with her beloved husband and mother, Doreen is survived by her dear sister, Cheryl A. Gervascio and her husband, James, of East Hartford; a special niece, Ashley Marie Carucci of East Hartford who was like her own daughter; two beloved uncles, Paul Bellardo and Tom Parker of New York City and California; two aunts, Henie Bellardo of Hartford, Isabelle Russo of Middletown; a dear cousin who was like a sister, Carmen "Gig-A-Lou" Moran in Florida; three brothers-in-law and their wives, Rene and Patty Levellie of East Hartford, Anthony and Ann Rubacha in Florida, Dennis and BJ Rubacha in Florida; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Mary and Chris Jordan in North Carolina, Debbie and David Williams in Massachusetts; two step-sons, Walter Rubacha Jr. and Scott Rubacha both of Vernon; her adored cat, Lexie, who she enjoyed spending many hours with; several other cousins, step-grandchildren, step-nieces, step-nephews, dear friends, and former co-workers. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 10, at 9 am from the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Monday, November 9, from 4-8 pm. Memorial contributions in Doreen's name may be made to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center, 80 Seymour Street, P.O. Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102. Doreen's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Timothy Hong and Dr. Richard Graniero and their staffs for their professionalism, care, love, and compassion given to Doreen and her entire family. For any on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.