Rachel DeGennaro Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rachel DeGennaro (Branford, Connecticut), born in New Haven, Connecticut, who passed away at the age of 104, on March 3, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband John DeGennaro; her parents, Francisco Ruggiero and Luisa Ruggiero; her former husband James DeRusso; and her son John DeRusso (Jay).
She is survived by: her daughter Paula; her son-in-law Paul Baran; her grandchildren, Tracy Morawa, James DeRusso, Jennifer Butler, Marisa Corso and Michael DeRusso; and her close friend Lucille Loricco. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Grimes Center, 1354 Chapel Street, New Haven, in Rachel's name.
