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Rosina Sita Obituary
Mrs. Sita was born in Siderno Marina Reggio Calabria, Italy on April 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria Carmela (Prochilo) Baggetta. She came to the United States with her husband and children in November 1956. She lived with her family in Scranton, Pa. and then moved to Meriden in 1957. Mrs. Sita was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking for her husband, children and grandchildren. Many remember her homemade bread that she would bring to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church every St. Anthony's Day. She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her five children, Giuseppe and Jacqueline (Lefebvre) Sita of Meriden, Maria (Sita) and Arturo Becerra of Chino, Calif., Carlo Sita of Naple, N.Y., Vincent and Alicia (Decker) Sita of Meriden and Assunta (Sita) and Dion Roccapriore of Meriden; 13 grandchildren, Stephanie (Sita) and Steve Staszewski, Aniello Gino and Miriam (Chamorro) Sita, Lina (Becerra) and Quentin Caruana, Robert Becerra, Roseanne (Sita) and Scott DeBellis, Cristina Sita, Michael Sita, James Sita, Sarah Sita, Matthew Sita, Samantha Roccapriore, Alexander Roccapriore, and Monica Roccapriore; four great-grandchildren, Giuseppe Sita, Samual Sita, Brady Staszewski, and Hudson Caruana complete her family. Mrs. Sita is also survived by one sister, Fortunata (Baggetta) Ferraro of Italy. She was predeceased by three sisters, Maria (Baggetta) Ieraci, Immacolata (Baggetta) Mina and Giuseppina (Baggetta) Greco; and two brothers, Domenico Baggetta and Cosimo Baggetta.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 22, at 9:15 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, and at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, 115 Lewis Ave., Meriden, CT 06451. www.jferryfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rosina Sita
helen & Joe Salerno
July 25, 2008
Dear Sue & family,
Joe & I were saddened to learn of your great loss. We have such
lovely, fond memories of visits to your
parent's home.
Please accept our deepest, heartfelt, condolences in the loss of
an unforgettable, gracious lady.
May God abundantly bless you and
your family in this time of sorrow.
Fondly, Helen & Joe Salerno & family.
Phyllis Darby
July 23, 2008
Sue and Family,
Laura called to let me know of your mother's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I've heard stories about what a wonderful daughter you've been to your Mom and I'm sure she's in heaven watching over you now!
Warmest regards,
Phyllis Darby
Kelley Dontigney-Mathers
July 22, 2008
I would like to send my deepest sympathy out to the family of Rosina. I remember Gino, Rosina, and children, when my family lived on 60 North First St. What I can remember is a close-knit family with heartful compassion and love for each other. I will keepsake the memories forever.
My Prayers and Thoughts are with you,
May God Bless,
Kelley J. (Dontigney) Mathers
Anthony Paguni
July 22, 2008
Joe and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Mother. My prayers are with her and your family at this most difficult time.
Cindy Obrien(paresi)
July 21, 2008
Sue and Family I was very sorry to hear about you mom, My thoughts are with you at
this time God bless. Cindy
diane tirado
July 21, 2008
joe carl and vinney very sorry to hear about your mother may she rest in peace. Diane and Bruce Tirado
Liliana (Ferreri) Commisso
July 21, 2008
Our deepest condoliance to all of the Sita family. I was so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I have and treasure so many memories of our wonderful visits to your home when we were growing up. We had so many laughs with you Mary, and Sue, and your Mom and Dad couldn't do enough to make us all feel at home in your home. The years may have gone by so quickly, but, those wonderful, happy days will forever be a part of my life and heart.. Thinking of all of you during this very difficult time.
all our love , Liliana (Ferreri) Tony, Michael, and Christopher and Meca Ferreri
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