Josephine (Bombanti) Rosa, 104, beloved wife of the late Salvatore Rosa of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at St. Mary Home, West Hartford, where she had resided for the past six years. Born in Passaic, NJ on August 5, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Antonia (Piazza) Bombanti. Josephine grew up on the family farm in Rocky Hill and lived there for most of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, as well as an aunt and grandaunt to her many cousins and their children. Josephine will be missed by her devoted son, Reverend Salvatore J. Rosa of Bloomfield; her two adored grandchildren, Beth Slattery of Massachusetts and James Rosa of Virginia and her three cherished great-grandchildren, Patrick and Michaela Slattery and Sophia Rosa. She is also survived by her dear niece and nephew, Janet and Robert Camilleri of Rocky Hill, with whom she made her home for six years before moving to St. Mary Home. She was predeceased by her beloved son, James Rosa; three brothers, Patrick, John and James Bombanti and two sisters, Mildred Sbalcio and Salvatrice (Lena) Bombanti.
Because of space limitations, attendance at the viewing, the Mass and the Luncheon is by invitation only. Calling hour will be Monday (November 25) from 10-10:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Wintonbury Avenue, Bloomfield. At the conclusion of the Mass, there is a reception in the church hall. Burial in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill will take place following the reception.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Josephine’s memory may be made for Our Lady of Grace Shrine in Nigeria, which her son Father Rosa has been supporting. Checks may be written to her son Father Salvatore J. Rosa, 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, Ct. 06002 with the notation “Our Lady of Grace” in the left bottom corner, who will then wire all donations to the Shrine. In order to share a memory of Josephine with her family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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