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1933
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2022
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Rosina Orlando Obituary
She was predeceased by her late brothers and sisters: Francesco, Gennarino, Giovanni, Vincenzo, Caterina Mercuri and Costanza Livingston. She is also predeceased by her late daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and James Grabner.
She married Francesco A. Orlando June 10, 1962, in Sambiase, Calabria, Italy. Together, they moved to the U.S., and settled in Pennsylvania. They moved shortly afterward to New London. Her husband Francesco died March 29, 2018.
Rosa worked for many years at Sheffield Tube and was a gifted seamstress. Rosa and her husband worked extremely hard to build a successful business. Her cooking was well known to everyone. Her big heart led often to feeding the homeless. She was communicant of St. Joseph Parish in New London.
She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Mary and Daniel Docker of New London, and Felice and Michelle Orlando of Waterford; four grandchildren and their spouses: Rosa and Jovany Rodriquez, Annamaria and Ryan Christian and Gabby Orlando and Frankie Orlando.
Her family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Dec. 30, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Avenue, New London. Family and friends are to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. Saturday Dec. 31, in St. Joseph Church, New London. Entombment will follow in St. Mary Mausoleum.
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Chuck Persi
January 18, 2023
A very generous and sweet lady. It is reflected in her Children. Always had a wave from Broad St. or would love conversation. Rest Easy Mrs. Orlando
Cathy Culley
December 30, 2022
I will never forget Rosa and Anna walking up the street to Dunkin', to bring me some of Rosa's homemade pasta for lunch, she was an amazing cook and had a heart of gold, she lived a long, full life and was loved by so many
Jim McTigue
December 29, 2022
Rosa was such a beautiful lady. There is no one in this world like your Mother. Caring, loving, with a big heart and not just for her family but for all who knew her. Her home was always open to everyone. She was the best cook anyone could ever ask for!!! I have so many fond memories of sitting in her kitchen with Teresa, Mary and Felice..My sincerest and deepest condolences to the entire Orlando Family in this time of your loss. May she rest in peace.
Anthony Niedojadlo
December 28, 2022
To have met her was a blessing, to have known her, was of devine sanction.
Her door was always open, (literally) and her table was always full of family, extended family, friend and strangers she just wanted to feed.
She was a consoler, a listener, a voice of reason, and an incredible role model to all of us of first generation.
To say she was an amazing cook would be an insult, she was an incredible chef!
To her family I give my heartfelt condolences, and to her family in heaven, I say, "set the table, Ma is home..."
Scott Titus
December 28, 2022
Thoughts and prayers with the entire family. Was thankful to have met her. Will remember our visit to the cider mill fondly.
Gina debona carter
December 28, 2022
I will miss rosa dearly. I always enjoyed Sunday dinners at her house. May she rest in peace.
Stephen linicus
December 28, 2022
Was a wonderful lady, now she´s with her husband in haven, whenever I went to her house she always offered food or drink, she was always generous always giving. Rest In Peace Mrs Orlando
Mary docker
December 28, 2022
I miss you mom. Thanks for being the best mom in the world.
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