Obituary of Evelyn O. Rosa

Evelyn Olivieri Rosa, age 82, of Shelton and Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late John J. Rosa, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Northbridge Health Care. Born in Bridgeport on April 1, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Spotlo Olivieri. Before her retirement she worked as an Insurance Adjuster with the former C R & L Bus Co. of Bridgeport. Survivors include her daughter, Donna M. Rosa-Susek and her husband David of MO, a son, James V. Rosa of Shelton and six cherished grandchildren, Deanna, Dayna and Dawn Susek and John, Anthony and Jennifer Rosa and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband John of 50 years, she was predeceased by a brother, Daniel Olivieri, a sister, Marie Gardella and a daughter-in-law, Laurie Rosa. Friends are invited to meet directly at St. Andrew Church, 435 Anton St, Bridgeport on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Swim Across the Sound, c/o St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.