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MESSORE, MARIA In loving memory of Maria Rosaria Messore. Born in Naples, Italy, Maria Rosaria immigrated to the United States with her husband Dr. Giacomo Messore in 1958. She is survived by her children Angelo, Marisa and Alexandra; grandchildren Emma, Lucas, Olivia and Max; and nieces and nephews Emmalisa, Nino, Stefania, Deedee and Mariella. Maria Rosaria was a PhD and had an accomplished career as a professor of Italian language and literature at Southern Connecticut State University. She spent her later years in Surfside, FL enjoying time with her friends and family. She was passionate about Italian language and culture and was known for being extraordinarily kind and generous. She will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Southern Connecticut State University Foundation in the name of Maria Rosaria Messore to support a foreign language student scholarship fund. Address is 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2015.

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Sally Passariello Morton

June 11, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. She was my professor at SCSU for years, and also my friend. I learned so much from her. She was a great lady in every sense of the word, and very much loved and admired by her students. I am comforted by the many wonderful memories I have of her.

September 29, 2015

I just found out Mrs. Messore passed away. My heart is so sad. She was my professor in many classes at SCSU. I kept in touch with her for many years and lost touch maybe in the last five years. I sent a few cards since then but never heard anything back this time. I'm feeling really bad for not trying to call her again to see how things were. Thoughts for the family. She talked about all of you in her classes. She was a wonderful teacher and my favorite of all my years. <3

Margaret Close

July 1, 2015

Rosa was so funny when we worked at Parametrics. She would have a different name for me daily depending on what I was wearing. My heart goes out to the family. RIP Rosa! Love Margaret Close

June 29, 2015

Our deepest condolences.maria and giacomo were very fine people and were very kind to us........ Wonderful memories.ray and jean gambardella

Tom Tabaczynski

June 25, 2015

Tina, Angelo, and Emma,
My condolences on your loss.

James Garofolo

June 24, 2015

My fondest memories of Dr. Messore were as one of her students. She was demanding but gentle, insisting yet flexible.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Pina Palma

June 22, 2015

Le mie piu' sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia. Maria Rosaria Messore era una signora di grande classe ed una professoressa devota ai suoi studenti ed allo studio dell'italiano.

Rosanna and Charles Tucci

June 21, 2015

We offer our condolences and deepest sympathy. In many ways we share your loss.

June 21, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. A mother is our best friend and will always be there in our lives.
Karen Chitty MD

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