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Rosalie Shapiro Zetoff, 79 of West Hartford passed away Monday, March 15th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June of 1941 in Hartford, CT. Daughter of Sadie Yush Shapiro-Goldberg and Harry Shapiro. She lost her father at the young age of five and grew up in a household surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins in addition to her mother and sister. In her teens she developed a passion for art which she pursued throughout her lifetime. Beginning in high school, she illustrated the 1959 Weaver High School yearbook and was awarded a scholarship by the Wadsworth Atheneum. Rosalie later attended Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA and Hartford Secretarial School securing a position in the office of Dr. Sam Pinkes. Determined to express her creativity, in 1970 she was the founder of the Wintonbury Art League of Bloomfield and later served as a Chairperson aiding in the development of The Greater Hartford Arts Festival held on Constitution Plaza for nearly a decade. She lent her time to a variety of community efforts including the Connecticut Public TV Auction and Canton Artists Guild. Her love of decorating led her to create a business within a business when she approached G. Fox and Company department store with the idea of opening an art gallery inside their flagship location. This became known as “The Gallery” and showcased the work of many talented Connecticut artists exhibiting a variety of mediums. Rosalie later went on to serve as the Creative Art Consultant for BKM Total Office of East Hartford, helping major corporations bring original artwork into their workplaces. Rosalie became well known for her own artwork creations, mainly collage, which were exhibited in a variety of galleries and museums throughout Connecticut and the surrounding region including the Wadsworth Atheneum and New Britain Museum of American Art, earning her numerous awards and honors. She had served on the board of the University of Hartford – Hartford Art School, Greater Hartford Jewish Federation and was Publicity Director for Connecticut Women Artists. Additionally, she was an active member of Connecticut Watercolor Society, West Hartford Art League and the Connecticut Artists Guild. Rosalie loved fashion, antiquing and traveling to new places with her husband and friends. She often enjoyed the beaches of New England and Florida with her family. Her gregarious personality drew people to her and she was known for her wonderful laugh, sense of humor and willingness to help others. A decades long member of Emanuel Synagogue; where she married Richard in 1962. Rosalie was both brave and independent with a strong will. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Richard Zetoff. Sons Marc Zetoff and his wife Eileen, and David Zetoff and his wife Karen. Her five grandchildren Jacob, Carly, Laine, Olivia and Jeremy Zetoff, all of West Hartford. Her supportive sister, Elinor Cohen, of Riverdale, NY. Caring sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joyce and Jerome Rosenstein of West Hartford and all her wonderful nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family, close circle of girlfriends and fondly remembered by her neighbors too as a wonderful hostess who lovingly prepared delicious soups, apple pies and kugels. The family wishes to thank her phenomenal caregiver, Josie Hatfield, who attended to Rosalie’s needs for almost four years. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 20 Batterson Park Rd, Farmington, CT 06032 or Hartford Art School, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117.

Funeral

Deceased On:

Monday, March 15, 2021

Service Date:

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Location:

Graveside
Hartford Mutual Society Cemetery

15 Wolcott Road
East Granby, CT 06026

Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 20 Batterson Park Rd, Farmington, CT 06032 or Hartford Art School, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117.

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Rosalie S Zetoff

(Shapiro)

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From: Marian Friedland

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: April 1, 2021

Dear Dick and Family,
I was so sad to hear of Rosalie's passing and I want to tell you how much I cared for Rosalie.
Over the years we kind of went our own way but I do remember the many years that we would get together with you and Rosalie and have a wonderful time.Years ago we had a very large group of friends and we always got together and had a wonderful time.
Rosalie was a very warm and caring person and she always went out of her way to do something
nice for someone with a smile on her face.I am fortunate enough to have a beautiful painting of Flowers that Rosalie did for me and I love it.
Love to you and your family.
Marian Friedland

From: Scott Friedman

From Waban, MA

Posted On: March 21, 2021

Dear Dick, Marc, David & family: my heartfelt condolences on your loss. I will always have fond memories of Rosalie at all our family occasions. I also always loved seeing her a TBCC when I was working at a valet!! May her memory be a blessing and may she always Rest In Peace.

From: Elsa and Peter Gassner

From Sedona, Az

Posted On: March 20, 2021

Dear Dick and family. We were very saddened to hear of Rosalie’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you

From: Howard and Helen Falm

From New London, CT

Posted On: March 18, 2021

Dear Dick, Marc, David and family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you. I first (Helen) met Rosalie in1962 at Dr Pinkes' office. She was so excited to be marrying her love in a few months.
Helen and Howard Falk

From: Jan & Harold Moskowitz

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: March 18, 2021

We were so sorry to hear of Rosalie’s passing and send our sincere condolences to Dick and the rest of the family! Rosalie was a lovely, brave woman, who fought to the end! We share your sorrow!

From: Joyce Cohen

From Boynton Beach, FL

Posted On: March 18, 2021

Rosalie and I ate lunch together at the Marble Pillar when we were both at BKM...she always had a liverworst sandwich. Lot of pressure at work so our lunches were a welcome, fun break.
Joyce Cohen.

From: Marshall Rulnick

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: March 18, 2021

Dear Dick and family,
A bright, talented light has been snuffed out. Sandy and I are saddened to hear this. May Rosalie’s memory sustain you.

From: Carol Novick

From Laguna Woods, CA

Posted On: March 17, 2021

My condolences to you all for your loss of a beautiful and brave woman.

From: Roberta & Harry Berry

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: March 17, 2021

Dear Dick and Family, Our condolences on the loss of Rosalie.
May the memories you shared give you strength to get through this most difficult time.
Harry & Roberta Berry

From: Rosemarie Mendes

From Granby, CT

Posted On: March 17, 2021

Drear Dick, David, Marc and families,
It was with great sadness that I read that Rosalie had passed. We first met when I entertained at Marc’s birthday party. So taken with her artwork on the walls, I called her. I dabbled in art and from that conversation and my working at the Yankee Flyer, the Wintonbury Art League was started. Wonderful warm memories have been flooding my mind especially her contagious laugh. It was special for me to visit with you and the boys on this sad day. Take care, Rosemarie Mendes

From: Sandy Berkon

From Delray Beach, FL

Posted On: March 17, 2021

Richard & Family
May it help to know that you are all in my thoughts at this time. We went back to Jones Junior High School so many years back. May She now Rest In Peace.

From: Sybil M. Nassau

From Westbrook, CT

Posted On: March 17, 2021

Dear Richard, Mark and David,
Like everyone who knew Rosalie, I was deeply saddened to learn her bright light has been extinguished; however, her remarkable legacy lives on in her contributions to the art world. Her suffering has ended and may memories of happier days comfort all of you in the months ahead. Rosalie made her mark on Hartford and the art world few others have done. She will be missed.

From: Alan and Paula Smith

From San Francisco, CA

Posted On: March 17, 2021

So sorry to hear the news. Our most sincere sympathy to all the family.

From: Sidney Rabin

From Ellington, CT

Posted On: March 17, 2021

As a fellow classmate of Weaver High, I remember Rosalie as a wonderful person that will be missed by many.
My condolences to her family.

From: Janet Youmans Cooperman

From Bonita Springs, FL

Posted On: March 17, 2021

So very sorry. I knew Rosalie for 72 years. We were in 2nd grade together. She was not only fun and beautiful, but always the most talented artist. My deepest sympathies. Janet

From: BARRY S. SNYDER

From WEST HARTFORD, CT

Posted On: March 17, 2021

DEAR DAVID AND KAREN - - SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS - - MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. " WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE
BECOMES A MEMORY, THE MEMORY BECOMES A "TREASURE" " LOTSALOVE

From: Arlene Neiditz

From ,

Posted On: March 17, 2021

So sorry, Richard.
Arlene and Dan Neiditz

From: Richard & Judy Levy

From BLOOMFIELD, CT

Posted On: March 17, 2021

Dick-& Boys--Mom was always a lady --May she be a blessed memory to all forever,
Fondly,
Judy & Richie Levy

From: Roberta and Donnie Baggish

From Delray Beach, Fl

Posted On: March 17, 2021

Dear Dick and family. Our deepest sympathy to you on the lose of your beautiful and talented Rosalie. May she Rest In Peace Love Roberta and Donnie

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