Joan (Harkness) Rosa's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Guilford, Connecticut

Joan (Harkness) Rosa

May 1, 1940 - June 17, 2025 (85 years old)

Guilford, Connecticut

Joan (Harkness) Rosa's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Guilford, Connecticut

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Guilford Funeral Home

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Joan (Harkness) Rosa

May 1, 1940 - June 17, 2025 (85 years old)

Guilford, Connecticut

Joan (Harkness) Rosa Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joan (Harkness) Rosa of Guilford, Connecticut, whose life came to an end on June 17, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan (Harkness) Rosa to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Myron Harkness and Elizabeth King Harkness; her husband Walter Francis Rosa; her children, Lisa Rosa Bellani (Kenneth) of Montville, N. J., Steven Rosa of Guilford, Laura Kump (Richard) of Belchertown, MA and Paul Rosa (Ann Salzo) of New Haven; and her sister Phyllis Sutnik.

She is survived by: her grandchildren, Steven Bellani, Alex Kump and Hannah Kump; and her great grandchildren, Colton, Hudson and Addison Bellani. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 11 Race Hill Road, Guilford, CT 06437; https://www.dominicannuns.org. The family has chosen to send donations to Our Lady of Grace MonasteryDonate Now (http://www.dominicannuns.org) Donate to Charity Keep Joan's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Guilford Funeral Home



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June 23

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Guilford Funeral Home
115 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437

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June 24

Mass of Christian Burial

St. George Church
33 Whitfield St, Guilford, CT 06437

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