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Rosemary Abdella Obituary
Rosemary Abdella, 70, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Lincoln, MA, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of James Abdella for 45 years. Rosemary was born on October 4, 1954, in Danbury, CT to the late James L. Purcell Jr. and Rosella Donahue Purcell. Rosemary attended St. Joseph's School and graduated from Immaculate High School in 1972. Rosemary began her career at the Danbury News Times and Barden Corporation in Danbury, CT, until she started her family in 1981 and moved to Southbury. She worked as a caretaker in Heritage Village while she raised her four children. She also worked for the Southbury Parks and Recreation Department and then as the Assistant Town Clerk in Southbury for many years. Rosemary was kind and genuine, known for her humor, and the effortless way she made everyone around her feel loved. She was a natural caregiver, a devoted Catholic and active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southbury. Rosemary is survived by her husband, James Abdella, brother, James L. ("Jay") Purcell III, her children Leandra Pellegrino (Mike); James Abdella Jr. (Kirsten); Erin Demerjian (Greg); Regina French (Steve) and her grandchildren: Bryce and Emily Pellegrino; James Abdella III; Madelyn Rose and Gregory Demerjian; and Ella Rose and Leo French. She is also survived by her Uncle Jeffrey (Barbara) Donahue; her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents and brother John Morgan Purcell. Her presence brought light and laughter to every room, and her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew her. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM in the daily chapel of Sacred Heart Church, 910 Main Street South in Southbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Sacred Heart Church, 910 Main Street South in Southbury. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter Cemetery in Danbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Rosemary's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.CarpinoCares.com.
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Anna LaBarbera Weber
October 8, 2025
Jim and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife. May you find comfort in the love and support of family and friends, and may cherished memories bring you peace in time.
Ellie Ackerman
September 27, 2025
I am so very sorry to read this. Rose was always the nicest person, willing to help with anything. I think what I will remember most about her is her beautiful smile. My sincere sympathies to the whole family. Living in Florida now and won´t be able to attend, but we´re sending you all our biggest hugs. Heaven has gained an angel.
The Mitchell family
September 26, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss .....we have such fond memories of her and taxi
Joe an barb craig
September 26, 2025
Jim an family we are so sad to hear about rosemary, are prays an thoughts are with u an ur family , peace an love joe an barb Craig ur old neighbors from hillside rd
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GEORGE VINCENT
September 26, 2025
Very sorry to hear this, such a sweet lady!!!
Robert Waldo
September 25, 2025
Lovely person, Sorry for the loss.
Karen Zarcone
September 24, 2025
I was so saddened to read of Rosie's passing; she was such a beautiful soul. My most sincere sympathy is with Jim and her family.
Rachel Baldelli
September 24, 2025
Jim and Family,
So sorry to hear about Rosemary passing. Always a smile and what a love for you Jim and your family. Heaven gained an angel
So sorry
Mike Bergin
September 18, 2025
To Jim and the family; I've never seen Rose without a smile. I'll always remember her like that. Peace to all of you, time will help with the healing. Love to all of you, --- Mike Bergin
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