Rose Mary Reardon

April 29, 1926 - April 7, 2019

Rose M. Reardon, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Manchester Manor. She was the loving and devoted wife of James J. Reardon, Jr. for almost 72 years. Born in Hartford, CT April 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Padelli) Puglise. She lived in the Hartford area residing 50 years in East Hartford and retired from the East Hartford school system as a Special Education Aide in 1990. She learned sign language as a little girl and represented her parents and many other deaf people who needed her services in translating and signing. Rose loved knitting and crocheting – always making the most beautiful sweaters, scarves, mittens, table cloths, afghans and doilies for anyone who loved her work. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always loving, caring, sharing and giving of herself. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy A. and Richard D. Jobbagy of Southington, and Kathleen A. and Richard J. Luko of Manchester; her son and daughter-in-law, James J. and Donna L. Reardon III; four grandchildren, James J. Reardon IV (Sharon), Michael Reardon (Anne), Melanie McGowan (Jeff) and Douglas Jobbagy; 8 great grandchildren, Jenna, Jessica, Tyler, Jacob, Andrew, Nathan, Peyton and Mckenna. She was predeceased by her parents Leo and Anna (Padelli) Puglise; her brothers Joseph and Leonard Puglise; and a sister, Doris Shea. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rocky Hill has care of arrangements. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the American School for the Deaf, 139 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107. Please visit www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com to leave online condolences.