Rose BISCOTTI

INDIAN ORCHARD - Rose (Biscotti) LaFountain, 78, of Indian Orchard, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. Born in Indian Orchard and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Rocco J. and Letizia (Autino) Biscotti. Rose was a graduate of the High School of Commerce in Springfield. Before her marriage she had worked in the insurance industry. Rose was a loving and dedicated wife and homemaker. She was a communicant of the former St. Matthew's Church in Indian Orchard. Rose is survived by a sister; Letizia Sullivan and her husband Richard of Chatham; (3) nieces; Pamela Budlong and her husband Dan of Ludlow; Deborah Howe and her husband John of York, ME; Lisa Sullivan-Jason of Chatham; a nephew; Richard Sullivan, Jr., of Chatham; (4) great nieces; Kathryn Howe; Lindsay Howe; Kayla Rose Jason; Alexandra Jason; a great nephew; Timothy Howe, and many good friends and neighbors. Rose was predeceased by her husband Donald A. LaFountain in 1995 and by a sister, Teresa "Babe" Condon in 2001. All are invited to participate in Rose's Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church 405 Boston Rd., Springfield on Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Indian Orchard. In honor of Rose's wishes there are no calling hours and in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rays of Hope P. O. Box 5141, Springfield, MA 01101-5141 or to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9990 or to a charity of choice. Arrangements by the Ratell Funeral Home, Indian Orchard. For Guest Book visit www.bhrfh.com. Published in The Republican on 5/12/2005.