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1932
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Rosemary Isacsson Obituary
January 5, 2023
Rosemary Duffy Isacsson died peacefully on January 5, 2023 at Danbury Regional Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. Isacsson.
Rosemary Duffy Isacsson was born in 1932 in Philadelphia, PA to Rose Catherine McDevitt Duffy and Gerald Anthony Duffy.
She attended Holy Name School and Hallahan High School. She was a nurse's aide at age 13 and left school at age 16 to work at Snellenburg's Dept. store in Philadelphia, PA to support the family. She also worked at Bell Telephone Co. and WT Grant's where she met her future husband.
Rosemary and Raymond married in 1955 and were married for 51 years.
She raised her family in Pennsylvania, PA, Poughkeepsie, NY, Livonia, MI, and Rochester, NY. She then moved to Danbury, CT, where she remained for 53 years.
Rosemary was a stay-at-home mother for 19 years after which she worked from 1974 until 2007 for the Danbury News Times Newspaper.
She was a member of Danbury's St. Peter's Parish for 53 years.
Rosemary founded and directed the Connecticut Kids Classic Race; was a mentor in the Danbury Business Education Program; also volunteered her time for St. Peter's Church choir, Danbury Music Center, Ability Beyond, AARP Danbury Chapter, Comcast Channel 23, Dorothy Day Hospitality House, and Hancock Hall Nursing Home.
Rosemary is survived by her sons and daughters Raymond J. Isacsson III and his wife, Barbara of St. Augustine FL; Sean Isacsson of Shelton CT; Anne Marie Roeker of Danbury CT; Kevin Isacsson and his wife Estela, of Santa Clarita, CA; Gerald Isacsson and his wife Liza of Lake Elsinore, CA, Timothy Isacsson of New Milford CT; Rosemary Lindstrom and her husband Eric of Danbury CT and Trish Joseph and her husband Robert Ronan of Woodbury CT; grandchildren Sean Jr., Ryan, Kristen, Thomas, Patrick, Kevin Jr, Patrick, Nicole, Jessica, Sarah, Ashley, Elizabeth, Kate, Richard, Mark, Jacob and Eddie; great-grandchildren Hannah, Hallie, Ben, Scarlett, Julian, and Madeleine. Brothers and sisters Elizabeth Jovovich, Gerald Duffy and his wife Mickey, Elaine Smaltini and her husband Danny, Kathleen Diamond, Joe Duffy and his wife Barbara, and Jim Duffy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT.
There will be a Mass of celebration at St. Peter's Church on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 10:30 AM, followed by a family reception and light refreshments in the church hall.
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Marge Woodin
January 22, 2023
I worked with Rosemary at the News Times, she was always a pleasure to work with, A very nice picture of her. She will be , missed by many.
JoAnn Ray
January 14, 2023
What a beautiful photo of your mom! I had the pleasure of meeting her and your Dad at my dear friends Rose and Eric's home in Danbury. Nice memories! Amazing woman she was!
Patricia Hassey
January 13, 2023
Ray,Sean and the Isacsson family..so sorry for your loss, condolences to your family
Cheryl Marceau
January 11, 2023
So sorry to learn about Rosemary, I remember her when she was volunteering at Channel 23. She was a gentle and very nice person and knew what to do and when to do it. I didn't know she had so many children! What a strong lady! My condolences to her family.
Sandra Wrobel
January 10, 2023
So sad that Rosemary has left our earthly connection. We met volunteering at Community Access Channel 23 in Danbury. Whenever I called asking if she could volunteer for Practical Talk Time, Rosemary would say,"Let me get my calendar." She always verified her schedule before she made a commitment. Rosemary always arrived early 100% and began to work. She was always very pleasant and highly reliable truly enjoying what she was involved in doing. It has been an honor and pleasure to have known Rosemary. RIP
Donna Bothner
January 10, 2023
I worked with Rosemary in the Circulation Dept at the News-Times for many years. She was such a sweet lady who always had a smile on her face. I admired her patience & kindness towards all that she knew. I have so many fond memories of Rosemary. I used to tease her & tell her that she was my favorite Irish Buddy. She would always make us laugh & would wear green to work the entire month of March. She was quite a lady, having raised such a large family and was so very proud of her Heritage and especially of her family. You were one Special lady, Rosemary, & I feel Blessed to have had you as a friend. God Bless you...may you rest in peace.
Virginia A Pudelko
January 10, 2023
Rosemary with Brian and Carol Whalen and Dorothy Carvalho while at Burger King Bingo.
Edna Hoffman
January 9, 2023
RIP my friend...thank you for all the wonderful memories...forever your Bingo/LCR buddy...edna
Virginia A Pudelko
January 9, 2023
I met Rosemary a few times over the years while visiting my parents. Rosemary, my mother, my mother-in-law, my great aunt and godmother, a great cousin and three aunts on my husband's side were all a part of what became affectionately known as Burger King Bingo. Over the years the game changed to LCR and moved from the restaurant to the mall with all of the members moving with it. Rosemary came up with the idea of meeting one night per month just so some of the members that still worked would be able to participate. She was a sweet lady with a quick laugh that kept members in touch after COVID shut the meetings down. I always loved going to the meetings when I was in town because they all had such a wonderful friendship that formed out of a quick trip for a sandwich and a trial of a game.
Rose Lindstrom
January 9, 2023
What an Amazing Mother that we were blessed with. Words cannot describe!! I´m sure she´s applying her magic touch now!! Will miss you deeply! Love, Rose & Erik
Carol
January 9, 2023
To Rosemary's family I wish you peace. I came to know her from our days at Burger King Bingo and LCR at the mall. Our group spent many happy years together having so much fun. Rosemary always called our weekly get togethers our sanity time. Who needed therapists when we had each other to laugh with? Those times ended with Covid, but we still kept in touch as best we could. Her family was everything to her. She talked about all of you all the time. I can't tell you how many times she would say "Family comes first" when one of us had to miss our weekly game time. I miss those wonderful days and I will miss her very much.
Cheri Panzica
January 9, 2023
To the Isacsson Family,
My condolences and prayers to all of you through this difficult time. I worked with Rosemary at the News Times. What a wonderful woman who cherished her family so much. She never had a bad word to say about
anyone or anything. May she rest in peace and may all of you find strength within each other. God Bless.
Mark Pessolano
January 8, 2023
Ray and Family, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom lived a wonderful life and did so much to help many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family and may she RIP.
Mark & Patricia Pessolano
Joe and Barbara Duffy
January 8, 2023
Rosemary, Rosemary, Rosemary. What a great picture!
Many memories, some too lengthy for here. May She Rest in Peace...............
Dan and Elaine
January 8, 2023
My sister, Rosemary was the Matriarch of our family. She planned many family get togethers from her home in Connecticut and then we would celebrate together in N.J. And Pa. or on occasions in Connecticut too. She was a true and loving spirit caring about everyone! She will be greatly missed! She left us with her wonderful family to treasure!
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