Rosanne P. Maghini, 67, of Bristol, beloved wife of Robert T. Maghini, passed away from a courageous battle with cancer surrounded at home by her loving family on Sunday, April 23. Rosanne was born on Sept. 14, 1955, in Biloxi, Miss. Daughter of Rose Marie Potter. She moved to Bristol at an early age where she graduated from Bristol Eastern High School class of 1973.
Rosanne earned an Associates Degree from Briarwood College. She also worked for the American Red Cross, Appletown Realty, and retired from The Hartford Insurance Company after 17 years. Rosanne was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved watching her grandchildren play sports and was always their number one fan. She was a die-hard New Orleans Saints fan and also enjoyed the Yankees and watching UConn basketball.
In her free time, she enjoyed many things, including painting and sewing, and is known for her beautiful quilts. Most of all, Rosanne enjoyed traveling with her husband Bob and their friends. Some of her best memories were from her trips to Hawaii, Europe and traveling the Caribbean. Rosanne was a huge fan of the Rolling Stones which she was fortunate to see live twice. She was also an active member of the Bristol Senior Center, where she made many friends and will miss dearly. Rosanne was also a parishioner of St. Joseph Church, Bristol.
In addition to her husband, Bob, of 47 years, Rosanne leaves her three children: Kevin of Bristol, Erin Carlson and husband, Eric of Bristol, and Kathryn Cretella and husband, Barrett of Bristol. Rosanne was a devoted grandmother to her wonderful grandchildren: Kyle, Jillian, Brianna, Hannah, Riley, Leah, Kayla, Mason and Nathan. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Last but not least she leaves behind her precious rescue dog, Frankie.
The family would like to thank her medical team at UConn Health Center who provided outstanding support and care during this difficult time.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 33 Queen St., Bristol. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol.
There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to UConn Health Neag Cancer Center, Attn: Patty Smith, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06030-1834.
Funk Funeral Home, Bristol, is honored to serve the family.
Please visit Rosanne’s website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.
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