Rose Jacozzi Francoletti

Devoted Mother

Rose Jacozzi Francoletti, 76, formerly of Fairfield, died October 28 at Norwalk Hospital. Mrs Francoletti was born in Portchester, N.Y., and was a longtime Fairfield resident.

Her husband, Chester R. Francoletti, predeceased her. Survivors include three devoted daughters, Laura and her husband, Jeff Dorr, of Newtown, Rosemarie and her husband, Sal Napoleone, of Stratford, and Lisa and her husband, Bruce Kern, of Oxford; one brother, Anthony Jacozzi of Trumbull; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves her beloved Scarlet, a silky terrier who was always at her side, several horses, cats, dogs, a cow, and a very special pig named Arnold.

The family would like to thank Dr Richard Frank and the staff of Norwalk Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion.

Funeral services were held on October 31 in St Thomas Church, Fairfield. Interment was in St Thomas Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Whittingham Cancer Center Research Fund, 24 Stevens Street, Norwalk CT 06856.

The Newtown Bee        November 4, 2005