Rita (Porcello) Rossi's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2026 in Suffield, Connecticut

Rita (Porcello) Rossi

March 4, 1928 - August 8, 2026 (98 years old)

Suffield, Connecticut

Rita (Porcello) Rossi's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2026 in Suffield, Connecticut
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Rita (Porcello) Rossi

March 4, 1928 - August 8, 2026 (98 years old)

Suffield, Connecticut

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Rita (Porcello) Rossi Obituary

We announce the death of Rita (Porcello) Rossi of Suffield, Connecticut, who passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 98. Rita will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Rita will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Rita will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Rita’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Matteo Porcello and Marguerita Porcello (Colli); her husband Lou Rossi; and her sister Genevieve Hayden (Porcello). She is survived by: her children, Ellen Wardwell (Rex) of Suffield, CT, Laura Cleary (Barry) of Rochester, MA and Rick Rossi (Tom Hurlbut) of Ashford, CT.. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Rita's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the Suffield Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 631, Suffield, CT 06078.



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500 CHARACTERS

Thu

Aug 13

Visitation

Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels
61 S Rd, Enfield, CT 06082

Thu

Aug 13

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Patrick Church
64 Pearl St, Enfield, CT 06082

Thu

Aug 13

Burial

Enfield Street Cemetery

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