
Rose was born in Danbury, CT a daughter of the late Gaetano and Michelina Troccola Gioia. She attended Danbury Schools and was a graduate of Danbury High School. Rose also attended the Wright Technical School in Stamford for her hairdresser’s certification. She was a hairdresser for many years.
Rose was a member of St. Marguerite Church in Brookfield. Rose was an avid traveler and also had a love of music; but, she most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Rose was predeceased by her daughter, Lisa Marie Shail in 2012 and her siblings: Lucy Manion, Louis Gioia and Rocco Gioia.
Survivors include her son: Mark Shail and his wife, Muoi, of West Haven, CT. Her daughter: Allyson Tozzoli and her husband, Dean, of Danbury. Her grandchildren: Brandon, Michael, Daniel and Christopher. Her great granddaughter: Alexandra. Her sister: Donna Scalzo. She is also survived by Craig Simone, who was like a son-in-law to her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30am at St. Marguerite Church, Brookfield. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions in Rose’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, POB 1893, Memphis, TN 38101 or go to www.stjude.org
For further information or to express your condolences on-line, go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com
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