Obituary: Patricia Ann (O’Donnell) Rossi, 81, of Bristol

Obituary courtesy of Maiorano Funeral Home

"A hard worker, meticulous, and organized"

Patricia Ann (O’Donnell) Rossi, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Bristol Hospital.

Pat was born on September 11, 1939 in Waterbury, daughter of the late John and Rose (Tata) O’Donnell. She was a graduate of Wilby High School, Class of 1957 and was a longtime communicant of St. Lucy’s Church. Pat worked as an administrative assistant for over 30 years for Career Resource, Inc. A hardworking lady, Pat was loved by her co-workers. Pat was a regular at Rich’s Eggspress and the Tower Grill. She was an avid fan of the UCONN women’s Basketball team, the Boston Red Sox and the NY Giants. She was very creative and loved to crochet blankets and Christmas stockings and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and completing jigsaw puzzles.

Pat is survived by her beloved daughters Theresa Rossi and her partner Joe Perugini of Bristol and Michele Rossi of New Orleans, LA. She also leaves her sister Margaret Vagnini and her husband Augie of Middlebury, and her sister-in-law Carol O’Donnell of Watertown as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pat was predeceased by her brothers Robert O’Donnell and John O’Donnell, her sister Mary Jane Zarrella and her brother-in-law Patrick Zarrella.

Walk-through calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow St., Waterbury. Everyone attending will be required to wear face masks and social distancing guidelines will be strictly followed. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown on Monday at 1:00pm. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Pat’s name may be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. To sign the online guestbook or to leave online condolences for the family please visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.