Rose (Madaffari) Raymond

Rose Madaffari Raymond, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister died peacefully Sunday, July 16 after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip Raymond and her son David Raymond, brothers; Joseph, Peter, Carmelo, Anthony and Mario.

Rose devoted her life to her children, 21 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and her Christian faith. She was born on January 30, 1935 in Norwalk to the late Pietro and Teresa Madaffari. Rose worked her earlier years at Bargain World and Food Fair and retired from Stirling and Stirling as an Insurance adjuster, then worked part-time as a receptionist for Dr. James Aris.

Rose is survived by her children, Phylis Santora and her husband Tom of Milford, Theresa Fischman and her husband Kim, of Shelton, Paul Raymond and his wife Peggy of Shelton, Larry Raymond of Terryville, Richard Raymond and his wife Gloria of Bridgeport, Marjorie Arnold and her husband Jon of Newtown, and Philip Raymond and his wife Sue of Florida. In addition, Rose is survived by her brother, Vincent of Florida and her sister, Josephine of Texas.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Richard Zelkowitz and Dr. Richard Frank of the Norwalk Oncology Department. The family is also grateful for the tremendous love and caring provided by the nurses at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

Her family will receive friends from 4 – 8 PM  on Wed., July 19 at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave, Norwalk. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at St. John Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to: The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT 06405. 

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