Obituary: Rosemarie Dolores Unangst, 92, Of Brookfield

Information and Photo Courtesy Green Funeral Home

BROOKFIELD, CT — Rosemarie Dolores Unangst (nee Ansbach) passed away on Dec. 21, 2023, at Maplewood assisted living in Newtown. She lived most of her adult life in Brookfield.

Rosemarie was born on Dec. 31, 1930, and was raised in Hellertown, PA. She earned her nursing degree from Temple University, married her high school sweetheart, Addison (Addy), with whom she raised five children.

Rosemarie was known for her many talents, including hostess, cook, beekeeper and lover of animals, and was admired for her needlepoint creations. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, playing cards, shopping, traveling, flower arranging, interior design/decorating, and socializing. She and Addy were most comfortable when being together, and their favorite places to spend time included Westport, MA, Marco Island, FL, and Lake George, NY. Their favorite travel activities included ocean cruises and travels around the world, with safaris in Africa a favorite. Rosemarie always enjoyed working, and she kept busy as a nurse and administrator in various places throughout her life, with her last employment in her 80s at what is now Glen Hill Center in Danbury.

Rosemarie will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Rosemarie’s family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 72 years, Addison Unangst and her children Kathy Snyder (Chris) of Hoover, AL, Lisa Unangst of Hoover, AL, Todd Unangst (Angela) of Mammoth Lakes, CA, and Scott Unangst of Brookfield; daughter-in-law Bitsy Unangst; grandchildren Kailey, Ross and Bennett Snyder; Travis, Dan and Tim Unangst; and great-granddaughter Evelyn Snyder. Preceding Rosemarie in death were her parents, Clarence John Ansbach and Eveline Ansbach (Hellertown, PA), and her eldest child, Kurt Daniel Unangst (Bitsy) of California, MD.

A private family memorial service will be held in celebration of Rosemarie’s life. Those who would like to honor the life, legacy and memory of Rosemarie are invited to contribute in her name to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, or your favorite charity.