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Rita Fleming Rosano 1931 - 2016

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Rita Fleming Rosano, age 84, of Ivoryton, CT passed away peacefully on June 16, 2016. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Louis E. Rosano. Loving mother of Michael J. Rosano of Ivoryton, CT, Mary K. Rosano of White Plains, NY, and Elizabeth Rosano Francis and her husband Stephen C. of Frisco, CO. Rita also leaves her grandchildren, Thomas L. Francis and Elena K. Francis of Frisco, CO, as well as her brother Thomas and his wife Bobby Jo Fleming of Georgetown, TX, sister-in-law Denise Fleming of East Hartford, CT and her brother-in-law, Joseph L. and his wife Elizabeth Rosano of Portland, CT, and many dear cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Rita was predeceased by her brother Donald Fleming.
Rita was born in Hartford, CT on September 29, 1931 to Thomas J. and Louise (Lally) Fleming. She graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in Springfield, MA and obtained her BSN from Southern Connecticut State University. Rita was a lifelong nurse. She was also an active member of the Old Saybrook Estuary (and theatre group), the Acton Public Library and the Ivoryton Playhouse. Prior to moving to Ivoryton, Rita was a resident of Walpole, MA, for many years, where she was a member of the Walpole Footlighters and served as Treasurer. Rita's visitation was held on Wednesday, June 22nd from 5-7 pm at Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St., Centerbrook CT. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 23rd at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 14 Prospect St, Essex, CT at 11 am. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita's name to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453 an organization that funds operations for those with cleft lips, palates or other facial deformities.

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  • Home
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Snow Policy
  • About Us
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    • Auditions >
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      • Walpole Footlighters 2023-2024 SEASON
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        • Savannah Slide Show
        • Radium Girls Slide Show
        • Lucky Stiff Slide Show
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        • Great American Trailer Park Slideshow
      • Walpole Footlighters 2015-2016 Season >
        • Charlie Brown Slide show
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    • COVID-19 Protocols
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    • History >
      • 90th Anniversary Slide Show
    • Accessibility and Inclusion
  • Tickets
    • FAQ for Subscribers
    • Ticket Exchanges
    • Playhouse Seating Chart
    • Card to Culture
  • Members
    • Members Handbook
    • Member Mingle
    • Production Schedule Checklist
    • Program Book Checklist
    • Tax Laws
    • Board of Directors
    • Play Selection Committee
    • Board of Directors Job Descriptions >
      • President
      • Vice-President
      • Secretary
      • Treasurer
      • Public Relations Manager
      • Facilities Manager
      • Publications Manager
      • Member at Large
      • Social Media Manager
      • Play Selection Committee Chair
      • Box Office Manager
      • Subscriptions Manager
    • Walpole Footlighters Bylaws
  • Support Us
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      • Usher Guidelines
  • ​Kathleen R. Hardigan Memorial Scholarship
    • 2024 Scholarship - Alexandra Richardson
    • 2023 Scholarship - Rishabh Nevatia
    • 2022 Scholarship - Sophia Goodsell
    • 2021 Scholarship - Mahoney Cyr
    • 2021 Scholarship - Brenna Hughes
    • 2021 Scholarship - Cate Lightbody
    • 2018 Scholarship - Riley Mulroy
    • 2017 Scholarship - Mia Straccia
    • 2016 Scholarship - Bridget Connell
    • 2015 Scholarship - Marc Sheehan
    • 2014 Scholarship - Michael McKeon
  • Dan Sheehan Lifetime Achievement Award
  • In Memoriam
    • Bill Bowen 1952-2024
    • Rosemary Mitchell 1944 - 2022
    • Kathleen Hardigan 1970 - 2022
    • Marge Scholz 1930 - 2021
    • Bruce Hainsworth 1923 - 2020
    • Rich Morton 1948 - 2019
    • Gene Guidi 1937 - 2019
    • Parker Chick 1932 - 2018
    • Barbara Pettis 1936 - 2017
    • Roger Pettis 1939 - 2016
    • Rita Rosano 1931 - 2016
    • Ceil Koziol 1922 - 2012
    • Joseph P. Scholz 1926 - 2008
    • Tom Svingen 1935 - 2006
    • Ed Kanter 1931 - 2004
    • Harry Harding 1904 - 2002
    • Sam Greiff 1921 - 2002
    • Sue Bennett Fielding 1928 - 2001
    • Eleanor "Soosie" Harding 1906 - 1999
    • Angelo "Beebe" DeFlaminis 1916 - 1998
    • John F. Ryan, Ph.D 1908-1982
    • John Goss 1887-1963
  • Walpole Footlighters Privacy Policy