Rosemarie "Ro" Palmieri , 45, of Hamden, CT departed this life and went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

She was born June 12, 1971 in New Haven, CT to the late Giovanni (John) and Mary Palmieri, lived in Hamden all her life and attended Hamden Public schools,and graduated from Hamden High School . After graduation she worked for and later purchased the business becoming co-owner of Mossimo Properties with Laura Copney successfully operating both convenience stores/deli's and a gasoline station. Her passion and love for helping others later led her to become an employee of the Hospital of St. Raphael where she worked helping patients back to good health through diet. Because of Rosemarie's passion for life and the great outdoors, she enjoyed activities such as teaching swimming to her nieces and nephews, jet skiing, collecting Disney characters and old coins, as well as a loving and caring for the many pets she opened her home to. Rose was an avid animal lover, especially Bulldogs, Pugs, and Rottweilers.

Rosemarie leaves behind four brothers, Rosario Palmieri, Frank Palmieri, Mario Palmieri and John Paul (Kelly) Palmieri; two nieces, Kerilyn Palmieri and Kyrstyna Lepper; three nephews, John Lepper, Ryder Palmieri and John Paul Palmieri.

She was preceded in death by her Mother, "Mary" Palmieri (2013) and Father, Giovanni (John) Palmieri (2015).

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Calling hours are 9AM – 10:30AM with service immediately following at 10:30AM. The Peter H. Torello & Sons Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT will be handling funeral arrangements.