Susan R. Tosches died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Feb. 1, following a long illness. She was 89 years old.
She was born in Greenwich on Sept. 2, 1926 to the late Salvatore and Josephine Rowella. She attended local schools, graduating from Greenwich High School in 1944 and the Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. Her career at the hospital spanned 40 years; she spent most of her time as a nurse in the emergency room.
In addition to her beloved husband, Carmine, she is survived by her children Susan and Cynthia of New York, N.Y., Steven (Carole) of Princeton Jct., N.J., Christine Lambert (Guy) of Bel Air, Md., and Maria Hitt (Randall) of West Suffield, Conn., and by her grandchildren Jason and Casey Tosches, John and Thomas Lambert, Natalie and Robbie Hitt, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose happiest moments were spent with her family. She will always be remembered as a compassionate friend who welcomed all into her heart and home. She was an accomplished homemaker, an avid gardener, and an active member of her Nurses’ Alumnae.
The family would like to thank the dedicated medical community of Greenwich Hospital, especially Dr. Dickerman Hollister, Dr. Laura Hodges, Dr. Lisa Kurian, and the compassionate staff of Greenwich Hospital Home Hospice.
A Mass of Celebration will be held at St. Mary Church, 178 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, this morning, Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nurses Alumnae of the Greenwich Hospital Association, c/o Greenwich Hospital, 2 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT 06830, attention Sue Martin, treasurer.
