THOMAS, ROSEMARIE

Rosemarie (Florentino) Thomas, 78, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 15, 2019, at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her loving children. She was the beloved wife and best friend for 51 years of the late William H. Thomas Sr. Rosemarie was born in New Haven, January 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Louis Florentino and Rose (Gogliettino) Florentino and attended local schools. She enjoyed volunteering at the Wallingford Senior Center, spending time with her family, and travelling, especially cruising. We love you mom, and will miss the special joy and happiness you brought to our lives.

She is survived by her son William H. Jr. of Waterbury, her daughters Dawn Marie Thomas of Wallingford and Jennifer Thomas Bojko and her husband Jason Joseph Bojko of Cheshire. “Wee Wee” will be sadly missed by the loves of her life, her grandchildren Brendan William, Patrick Louis, Kayleigh Rose, Jaden Louis, Ella Rose and Zachary Jason. She was predeceased by her brother Stephen Florentino.

Her family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St. Ext., Monday, March 18, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 19, from The Wallingford Funeral Home at 11 a.m. when the funeral cortege will proceed to Most Holy Trinity Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery in North Haven. Gifts in memory of Rosemarie may be sent to the Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St., Wallingford, CT 06492. www.wallingfordfh.com