The family of Luise Zachmann Gross mourns the loss of a beautiful soul. Mommy to her four daughters, Oma to seven grandchildren, friend to many, and Luise to the world. At the age of 85, Luise passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT following a brief battle with cancer. She was born to the late Reinhold Zachmann and Stephanie Zachmann on December 1, 1935, in Romania and immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1956. Luise has been a lifelong resident of Danbury, Connecticut.
Luise, a mother, and homemaker was always teaching with a lesson, story, or through her actions. Her true special place was her beautiful garden filled with so many varieties of flowers that came to life at the appropriate time. Hues of purple and green in the birth of springtime turned into vibrant reds and pinks in the summer, which turned into warm oranges and yellows in the fall, and then, in the winter chill, her flowers went to sleep only to rise again. As Luise went to sleep on a snowy winter day, we pray that she rises into heaven and is greeted with the beauty of a lush warm garden. We pray that God blesses her soul now and forever.
Along with her former husband and long time friend John A. Gross of Washington Depot, CT, she is survived by her four daughters, Deborah Gross, of Danbury, Judith Spinazzola (Gianni) and Monica Gross of Narragansett, RI, Cynthia Buzaid (James) of Lake Grove, NY as well as her seven loving grandchildren: Chiara and Bianca Spinazzola of San Clemente, CA, Luca Spinazzola of New York, NY, Angelica Spinazzola of Narragansett, RI, Jacqueline Buzaid and Christopher Buzaid of Lake Grove, NY and Luke Buzaid of South Orange, NJ. Luise is survived by her siblings Anton Zachmann (Janet) of Tennessee, Elfriede Benkert (Rolf), Herbert Zachmann (Gabriele), and Brigitte Henning (Dietmar) all of Germany, and is predeceased by her sister Gertrude Lausmann also of Germany. She is survived by many nieces and nephews all over the world.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, calling hours and memorial services will be held privately, Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, donations in Luise’s memory to Regional Hospice, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury CT, 06810 would be greatly appreciated. Also, in honor of one of Luise’s last wishes, sow some seeds, plant a tree or a garden in her memory. May she rest in peace.
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