Jacqueline "Jacci" M. Rosa, 61, of Branford, Connecticut, passed away on June 24, 2026. Jacci grew up in Brooklyn, Westtown, and Middletown, New York. She attended Minisink Valley High School, Class of 1982, and later graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase. She will be remembered for her generous spirit, her remarkable sense of humor, and her infectious, larger-than-life laugh.
Jacci had several successful careers, including work on Wall Street and a long career in education. Beginning in 2007, she worked for Branford Public Schools at Mary T. Murphy Elementary School and Francis Walsh Intermediate School. She served as a receptionist and later as an administrative assistant to the principal, touching the lives of many people along the way.
A devoted daughter, Jacci loved her father, William C. Rosa, very much. She shared his Democratic values and his humanitarian spirit, carrying forward his belief in caring for others.
Jacci found joy in gardening, yoga, making jewelry, art and the love of the ocean. Her creativity, warmth, and laughter brought light to the lives of those around her.
She is survived by her brothers, William "Billy" Rosa, Eric Slavin, and Brett Slavin, his wife Fatima and their son Julian. She was predeceased by her father, William C. Rosa, step mother, Geraldine Slavin Rosa and her mother, Olvidia "Marge" Quintera Rosa.
Jacci touched the lives of many and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of Jacci's life will given by her family at a later date. Anyone interested in attending please email slavinstudios88@gmail.com for details.
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