Rose A. Kruse

Danbury, CT.

Rose was born in Danbury, CT to John and Vincetta (Valluzzo) Gillotti on February 4, 1928. She graduated from Danbury High School and later attended Danbury Business School. Rose also attended many art classes in pursuit of her love of color and painting.

She married Theodore Setaro, Sr. on October 11, 1948 and later had a son, Theodore Setaro, Jr. Rose had her own business in Danbury as an artist hand coloring photographs, and was proud to be commissioned by the city to color the high school senior class portraits for several years. She then went on to work as a clerk for Broadview Junior High School until she accepted a position as secretary to the principal at Park Avenue School. Several years later she went on to become secretary to Danbury Mayor James Dyer, remaining with him until her retirement. Rose also spent many years volunteering at Danbury Hospital and Hayestown School in Danbury reading to kindergarten children.

After the passing of her husband, Teddy, Rose went on to meet Gerrold Kruse, and they married on June 26, 1982. Rose and Gerry spent many happy years together traveling, taking trips to the casino, dining out, going to New York City, and enjoying their families. Rose was an avid Yankees fan since childhood. She cherished her many friendships, and spoiled her friends, as well as family, with wonderful culinary treats that were made with love. Family dinners at “Auntie Rose’s” was a highlight of hers. She loved having her family together. Rose’s devotion to her family was unflinching, as she took on the roles of

caregiver, supporter, wife, grandmother, mother, aunt, and friend. She remained in her home, on the same street she was born, for her entire life. She never left her “roots”, as she liked to call them, and was devoted to her birthplace. Rose remained happy and active until the very end.

Rose is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Theodore Setaro, Sr., her beloved son Theodore Setaro, Jr., second husband Gerrold Kruse, and two brothers, whom she adored, John and Jack Gillotti, as well as a nephew, Jack Gillotti, Jr.

Rose is survived by her grandchildren Lisa Aurigemma of Naugatuck, CT, Adina and Topher Tornow of Shelton, CT, and Gerrold and Kristi Kruse of Raleigh, NC, as well as nieces and nephews Marlene and Scott Marquis of Spring, TX, John and Jayne Gillotti of Wolcott, CT, Jennifer Gillotti of Columbia, CT, and Cathi and Larry Nelson of West Hartford. Rose also had several great-grandchildren, great-nieces, great-nephews, and two great-great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held at Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 6-8 pm.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Church,

8 Robinson Avenue, Danbury, CT. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery , Lake Avenue Ext.

Danbury.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or St. Joseph’s Church, 8 Robinson Avenue, Danbury, CT, 06810.

The immediate family of Rose Ann Kruse wishes to extend sincere thanks to the ICU department at Danbury Hospital and Rosemary Kasinskas for the ongoing support and loving care she gave unconditionally to Rose.