Marie Assunta LoRusso

Marie Assunta (Salvatore) LoRusso, age 99, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Watertown. She was the wife of the late Nicholas LoRusso with whom she joyfully reunites. A lifelong resident of Waterbury, Marie was born on August 15, 1925, to the late Samuel and Nicoletta (Grasso) Salvatore. She was a graduate of Wilby High School and a parishioner of St. Margaret's Church. She was deeply devoted to her family and was a caretaker of many including her parents, siblings, and later her husband. She was happiest when spending time surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Marie is survived by her daughter Elaine Campbell and her husband Preston of Old Lyme; her son Michael LoRusso and his wife Janet of Litchfield; and her grandchildren Nicholas Campbell and his wife Adria, Matthew Campbell and his wife Jordan, Ryan LoRusso and his wife Holly, and Angela LoRusso Decho and her husband Matt. She also leaves her great-grandchildren Charlotte, Avery, Lennon, Rowan, Benjamin, Samuel, and Bodie; and her brother John Salvatore and his wife Lucy of Westbrook as well as many nieces and nephews who affectionately regarded her as "Aunt Marie." She was predeceased by her infant brother John Paul, her brother Sam and his wife Connie, and her sister Josephine Titor and her husband Michael. Marie has finally found her peace. All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Maiorano Funeral home has been entrusted with all arrangements. Memorial contributions in Marie's name may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or online at stjude.org. To sign the online guestbook or to leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com. Maiorano Funeral Home