Doreen Ann Rossi, 72

Doreen Ann Rossi, 72, of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 19, 1949, in Yonkers, N.Y., daughter of the late Ferdinand and Anna (Anselmo) Rossi.

Doreen worked for the state of Connecticut for many years. She enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. Some of her favorite activities included going to the beach, holidays with family, girls’ night out, and meeting up with her sorority sisters. Doreen also loved doting on her little dog, Lucy. Most of all, she adored and cherished her children and grandchildren.

Doreen is survived by her children Jennifer Mitchell of Bristol, Matthew Chace and his wife Gina of Simsbury, Heather Klemonski of Bristol; grandchildren Thomas Mitchell, Anna and Wyatt Chace, Autumn, Noah and Brooke Klemonski; sister Lorraine Zellermayer and her husband Michael of N.Y.; niece Alyssa Zellermayer and nephew Steven Zellermayer.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her granddaughter Avery Rose Mitchell and brother Ferdinand L. Rossi.

There will be no services due to Doreen’s wishes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society, cancer.org.

To leave an online message of condolence, share a memory or a photo, visit Doreen’s memorial webpage at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com.


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