Rose Marie Paternostro

Rose Marie Paternostro, age 88 of West Hartford, Connecticut passed away on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022. Rose was born in Hartford, CT on Sept. 18th, 1933, the fourth of five girls, to Rose and Michael Paternostro. She is predeceased by her parents, her sisters Francis and husband William Tremont, Anna and husband Thomas P. Miano, Mary Vitelli, Michalene and husband Robert Pagani, nephew James Pagani, and her beloved dogs Mimi and Apricot. She is survived by her brother-in-law Edmund Vitelli and her nieces and nephews: Deborah Porcaro, Marietta Miano Rubitz, Michael Vitelli, Peter Miano, Paul Vitelli, Kimberly Blumenthal, Thomas J. Miano, John

Vitelli, Victor Pagani, and Laura Bailey, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. She lived for her family and was always actively involved in their lives. She greatly valued education and took pride in her academic accomplishments. She graduated

from Bulkeley High School in 1951, and went on to attend St. Joseph College where she

received her bachelor’s degree. She later received two master's degrees from Central Connecticut State College (CCSC) and Trinity College. She had a successful teaching career, having taught chemistry at Newington, Bulkeley, and Weaver High Schools as well as CCSC. Of the many awards she received, she was especially proud of being recognized as an outstanding educator by Cornell University. Rose was also a successful businesswoman, having had a thriving career in real estate, as well as

experience in engineering and the life insurance industry. In her spare time, in addition to

spending time with her family, she enjoyed cooking, baking, and playing card games, such as Bridge, with her friends. Rose was a dedicated member of the Roman Catholic Church, having been a part of numerous parishes, including St. Mary in Newington and St. Patrick in Farmington. A special thanks goes out to the staff at Bel Air Manor in Newington and Beacon Hospice for their kind and compassionate care during her final days. Calling hours will take place from 8-9 AM on Tuesday February 15th, 2022 at D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, in Wethersfield, CT. Following that will be a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 AM at Holy Cross Church , 31 Biruta Street, in New Britain with a burial to follow at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road, in Bloomfield. Donations can be made in Rose's name to the Amedisys Foundation. Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.desopofuneralchapel.com.