Rose Eastman O'Donnell
Rose Eastman O'Donnell, of Blue Hills Ave, Hamden & Boca Raton, FL, beloved mother and special friend too many, passed away on June 15, 2012 in St. Raphael Hospital. Rose was the widow of Earl Francis Eastman, Jr and Robert T. 'Bubby' O'Donnell; mother of Kelli Eastman Marcucci & her husband Joseph of Woodbridge, Jeffrey Eastman & his wife Mary of Bethany and the late Earl Francis Eastman III; step-mother of Jayne O'Donnell & her husband Richard Willing of McClean, VA & Atty. John 'Jack' O'Donnell & his wife Karen of Hamden; grandmother of Colin Bradley, Meagan & Jeffrey Eastman, Sam Morley, Jake, Hank & Maggie O'Donnell & Cate Willing and sister of Gerald Santagata of Branford, Marie Duro of East Haven and the late Gloria Powers & Raymond Santagata. Rose was born in New Haven, a daughter of the late Joseph & Antoinette Navarro Santagata. She retired from Southern New England Telephone Company after 25 years of employment. Rose was an avid gardener, she loved bingo and enjoyed her golf at the Boca Dunes Country Club in Florida. Her funeral will leave from BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden on Wednesday, June 20th at 9:30 AM followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in the Church of St. Rita. Relatives & friends may visit with her family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park, Hamden. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Fr. Michael McGivney Center for Cancer Care, 659 George St, New Haven, CT 06511.
Rose was a valued member of our community. Her smile and avid support of our community was appreciated, and her help and enthusiasm on bingo night kept us all smiling. We will miss her and offer our sincere condolences to her family. her neighbors & friends at Sandalfoot South One
DEAR KELLY, JEFF AND MARY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. I WAS VERY SHOCKED AND SAD FOR YOU ALL, SHE WILL BE MISSED . SINCERELY MARILYN
Elaine and I have many fond memories of Rose during our winter stay in FLorida. She always had a smile on her face. When I called bingo on Tuesday nights, Rose would smile when I would call a number with a .B. for .Bubby. Our deepest sympathy to her family Tom and Elaine Joseph .
Jack and Jane and family: I am verr sorry to hear of the passing of Rose. I used to enjoy talking with her at the baseball games with your Dad and enjoyed her company as well as seeing her at Bingo when my kids were little. We are very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Mary Sue and Tom FitzSimons, Tommy and Chris
Sweet Rose, We will always miss your precious smile and all the joy you brought to everyone. Much Love and I know that all the angels in heaven are happy to see you.
Dear Jeff, Mary Hardy, Meagan, Jeffrey, Kelli, Joe and Colin. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Rose. She was always fun and full of life. We will miss her at our family gatherings. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. love, Polly and John
Dear Uncle Jeff, Aunt Hardy, Meagan & Jeffrey, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that we are here for you. Love, Susan & Brian
Dear, Uncle Jeff, Aunt Hardy, Meagan and Jeffery, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother and Grandmother . Grandma O’Donnell was an amazing women and will be greatly missed. I love you all very much ! Love, Carrie
I love you guys and I’m so sorry I can’t be there. I’m sorry for your loss but I know Grammy O’Donnell will be smiling down with Grandma Longo from heaven…. -Paul Longo
Dear Aunt Hardy, Uncle Jeff, Meagan & Jeffrey, So sorry for your loss. You and your Mom are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Paula & Andy
Hi Family, I am very sorry for your loss and I keep you all in my thoughts. I am sorry I was not able to be there for the services. Warm Wishes, Andrea Viscuso
Jack, Jayne and family, Thinking of you during this time and extending my deep and sincere sympathy. Rosemary
Jeff & Mary. I am so very sorry to here of the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time in yout lives. Although your mother is no longer here with us on Earth and will be greatly missed physically you can take comfort in knowing her Spirit Woman has ascended home to the father our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and she will watch over you always. God Bless You and your family. Alphonso & Maija Bradley.
A woman that loved her family and sacrificed for them.