We are sad to announce the passing of Rita LaRose of Newington, CT. She died at age 94 on September 26, 2022, and was predeceased by her husband Ernie LaRose. She is survived by her son David LaRose of Auburn, ME; her son Michael LaRose and his wife Kim of Gulfport, FL; her daughter Doreen Madama and her husband Ron of Hartford, CT; her daughter Rochelle Buchanan and her husband Phil of Newington, CT; and her son John LaRose and his wife Emilie of Coventry, CT. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren which she doted on.
Rita was born to the late Joseph and Frances Quirion on January 17, 1928 in Hartford, CT. She met the love of her life, Ernie LaRose, and married him in 1947. They lived most of their lives in Hartford and raised their 5 children there. After Ernie’s retirement they moved to Largo, FL and spent 30 wonderful years having fun in the sun and traveling the U.S., Canada, and Europe. They moved back to Connecticut to be near family.
Rita volunteered at the local library, at a local food pantry, in her mobile home park's Northeast Club and at her church, where she also helped with children's reading instruction. She loved dancing, music, and travel. She was a loving, generous, supportive wife, mother, and friend. No words can express how much she will be missed.
Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to S. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O.Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326, an organization Rita was dedicated to helping.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewBritainSagarino.com for the LAROSE family.
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