Helen Aruck Rossi age 88 of Stratford, widow of Pasquale Rossi passed away on Sunday September 17, 2006 in Lord Chamberlain H.C.C. Stratford. Mrs. Rossi, a homemaker was born in Waterbury and has been a life long area resident. She was an avid fisherwomen and golfer and was a member of Mill River Country Club and enjoyed being involved in the theater productions at Mill River. Survivors include her beloved children James Rossi of the Southbury Training School, Carolyn Bottomley and her husband Robert of Oxford, Barbara Fiorella of Stratford and Ellen Rossi of Cromwell, 4 grandchildren John Herdt, Susan Baptist, Michael Fiorella, Kristine Mayer 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.