Rita Boresse
June 25, 1931 - December 10, 2020
Rita Boresse, 89, of Rocky Hill, died unexpectedly on December 3, 2020. She was the wife of the late Leo Boresse, and the daughter of the late Marco and Maria Zoppa. Rita was the administrative backbone for the Boresse Foundation Company for 50 years. Working hand in hand with her husband and best friend Leo, they were inseparable in business and in life. In addition, she was proud to be a loving homemaker to her family, an avid knitter and antique collector. Rita is survived by her beloved daughter Denise and the light of her life, her beloved grandson Max and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son-in-law William, her brothers Ernesto, Ernest, Gerald, Frank, Anthony, their spouses and her sisters Rose, Mary, Mildred, Josephine, their spouses and several nieces and nephews. Rita is the youngest and the last to leave the original Zoppa family tree. She will be sorely missed. We all thought she would live forever. A graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 580 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11am. Masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, please give to your favorite charity in Rita’s memory. Please share online condolences, memories, and photos at Rosehillfuneralhomes.com.
Rita Boresse, 89, of Rocky Hill, died unexpectedly on December 3, 2020. She was the wife of the late Leo Boresse, and the daughter of the late Marco and Maria Zoppa. Rita was the administrative backbone for the Boresse Foundation Company for... View Obituary & Service Information