Obituary: Rosalind M. Serna, 79, Of Norwalk

Information via Collins Funeral Home

Rosalind M. Serna, 79, of Norwalk passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Norwalk Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Norwalk on January 16, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lena (DeFlorio) Scianna, and the wife of the late Richard F. Serna Sr.

A graduate of Norwalk High School, class of 1961, Rosalind kept in touch with her classmates all through her life. Her working life began with Duke Laboratories where she was a secretary. After raising her family, she was employed by Irma's Jewelers in Wilton, where she was well-known for helping family and friends select beautiful and meaningful pieces.

Hers was a life of love -- love of family, love of friends, love of cooking and baking, love of sharing. Everyone, in turn, loved her. One could find her crocheting, whether it be an afghan blanket for her family or a special blanket for that newborn baby. As an active member of both the St. Ann Club and the Sons and Daughters of Italy, she baked for all to enjoy at club gatherings.

Religion was an important part of Rosalind's life, and she was an active member of the St. Jerome parish family. Her sister-in-law, Abbess David Serna Emirthus, at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, CT was also an important part of Rosalind’s life.

Rosalind is survived by her precious daughter and best friend Patricia Giglio and her husband Sal Giglio; her two granddaughters, of whom she was especially proud, Megan and Kaitlyn Giglio; her son Bernard Lee, always a tower of strength and strong supporter for her, and her granddaughter Angel; her sister Dolores Longo and her brother Jim Scianna, who were constant companions.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 14, at 11 a.m. at St. Jerome Church, 23 Half Mile Road, Norwalk, CT. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Friends may visit with the family before the Mass on Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Road, Bethlehem, CT 06751.