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Obituary for Rose (Massaro) Kvaka
Rose (Massaro) Kvaka, age 90, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Joseph Kvaka passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Kvaka was born February 19, 1925 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Nicola and Filomena Massaro and had been a life time Stratford resident.
Known to her family and friends as Rosie, she was retired from Advanced Graphics, was an avid Yankee Fan, loved to cook and was a Friday Night St. James Bingo Regular.
Rosie was a gentle, kind-hearted lady who opened her home and heart to all she knew. She loved her family and friends unconditionally. She was good natured and had a smile every day throughout her illness.
Survivors include her devoted children, Joanne Kvaka of Stratford, Linda Ward and her husband James of Milford, Rosemary Kvaka of Washington, DC and Michael Kvaka of Stratford; two grandchildren, Chris Kvaka and Joseph Ward and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Antoinette Kvaka and Josephine Battagliotti and five brothers, Armondo, John, Patsy, Joseph and Andrew Massaro.
Special thanks to the staff and nurses of the Stratford VNA and her personal care giver, Alfreda.
Friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church, Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Thomas Lynch. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made either to the Stratford VNA, 88 Ryders Lane, Stratford, CT 06614 or the Alzheimer's Association, Suite 100, 2075 Silas Dean Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com or phone (203)378-0758.
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Known to her family and friends as Rosie, she was retired from Advanced Graphics, was an avid Yankee Fan, loved to cook and was a Friday Night St. James Bingo Regular.
Rosie was a gentle, kind-hearted lady who opened her home and heart to all she knew. She loved her family and friends unconditionally. She was good natured and had a smile every day throughout her illness.
Survivors include her devoted children, Joanne Kvaka of Stratford, Linda Ward and her husband James of Milford, Rosemary Kvaka of Washington, DC and Michael Kvaka of Stratford; two grandchildren, Chris Kvaka and Joseph Ward and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Antoinette Kvaka and Josephine Battagliotti and five brothers, Armondo, John, Patsy, Joseph and Andrew Massaro.
Special thanks to the staff and nurses of the Stratford VNA and her personal care giver, Alfreda.
Friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church, Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Thomas Lynch. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made either to the Stratford VNA, 88 Ryders Lane, Stratford, CT 06614 or the Alzheimer's Association, Suite 100, 2075 Silas Dean Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com or phone (203)378-0758.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
26
Oct
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Service
Tuesday
27
Oct
9:30 AM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday
27
Oct
10:30 AM
Saint James Church
2070 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Interment
Tuesday
27
Oct
12:00 PM
Saint Michael Cemetery
2205 Stratford Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
Memorial Contribution
Alzheimer's Association
Stratford VNA
88 Ryders Landing
Stratford, CT 06614
Stratford, CT 06614
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