Obituary: Eleanor A. Ruotolo, 99, of Guilford.

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Eleanor A. Ruotolo, aged 99, longtime resident of Guilford passed away peacefully Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Apple Rehabilitation of Guilford.

Eleanor was born in New Haven on October 7, 1922, daughter of the late Charles Monte Sr. and Anna (Essewein) Monte. Loving mother of Kenneth (Carol) of Madison, Stephen Ruotolo of Branford, Andrew (Lori Leavitt) Ruotolo and Susan (Peter) Casey of Clinton. She is also survived by her sister Dorothy Monte Ruotolo and grandchildren, Michael Casey and Jennifer Casey, and Lauren Ruotolo and Andrew Ruotolo Jr. Eleanor was predeceased by a brother Charles Monte Jr. and grandchild Shawn Casey.

Before retirement Eleanor worked as a decorator, cook, sitter, party planner, house cleaner; a Jack of all trades. She enjoyed cooking for her family and others, gardens, flowers and anything contemporary and family gatherings at Waters Edge Resort in Westbrook. Anytime spent with her family was very special to her.

Friends are invited to calling hours on Tuesday, November 30, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. Memorial services will follow immediately at 11:30 a.m. at Guilford Funeral Home. Burial services take place in Alder Brook Cemetery, 375 Boston Street, Guilford.

The family would like to express their gratitude for all the kindness and care given by the Doctors, nurses and aides at Apple Rehabilitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Apple Rehabilitation Patient Recreation Fund, 10 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437.