Rosaria DiMaggio

Norwich — Rosaria DiMaggio, 59, went home to the Lord unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 13.

She was born in Tusa, Italy, on May 15, 1960, to Giuseppe and Maria DiMaggio, both of whom survive her.

Rosaria worked first for Foxwoods Resort Casino on the gaming floor and transitioned to the Mohegan Sun, where she became a manager. She loved pets, especially her Samoyed Huskies, which she showed, winning Best in Breed and other prestigious awards throughout her life. She enjoyed crafting, especially crocheting, and liked to travel, particularly enjoying her time in Florida. With a big heart and love to share, she adopted her daughter, Taylor Ross. Family was the focal point of Rosaria’s life. She will be deeply missed.

Besides her parents, Rosaria is also survived by her daughter, Taylor; a brother Antonio DiMaggio; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and great-nieces. She was predeceased by her brother Antonino DiMaggio.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich, with interment immediately following at St. Joseph Cemetery, 815 Boswell Ave., Norwich. Calling hours will be held beginning at 11 a.m. at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., until the time of procession to the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosaria’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com.