Rose M. Chiappetta, 102; Active Volunteer at St. Catherine of Siena Church; Long-Time Old Greenwich Resident

From Castiglione Funeral Home.

Rose M. Chiappetta, 102, of Old Greenwich, widow of Lawrence F. Chiappetta Sr., passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2015.

Rose was born in New Britain, Connecticut on April 29, 1913, the daughter of Stephanie and Franciszek Beke.

A resident of Old Greenwich for over 55 years, Rose moved to the Greenwich area after marrying her husband Larry. Together they raised their family and went on to celebrate 50 years of marriage. Rose was a very active member of the St. Catherine of Siena parish, volunteering at the annual carnival and many other fundraising events. Rose enjoyed reading, flower and vegetable gardening, having lunch or dinner out with friends, going to the casino, playing cards, and most of all having her family over for a homemade Sunday dinner.

Rose is survived by her loving son Lawrence F. Chiappetta Jr. and daughter-in-law Mary of Greenwich, three granddaughters, Florence Chiappetta of Stamford, Lauren Hempstead (Matthew) of Stamford, Christie Belfiore (Matthew) of Stamford, one great grandson Nathaniel Hempstead and many nieces and nephews.

Rose was predeceased by her son Milo and daughter-in-law Florence, three brothers, Chester, Anthony and Stanley and two sisters, Mary and Lou.

Rose’s family would like to thank Haven Care for the Elderly, Stephanie, her dedicated caretaker of seven years, and her long time neighbors and friends, the Galella, Thal and Weigner families for all their care, love and support.

Family and friends may visit at the Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Road #3, Greenwich, from 4-8 P.M. on Monday, Aug. 3. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church Riverside at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 with burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Greenwich.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1365 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082 or at littlesistersofthepoor.org