Jane Babey D'Ambrosio, age 78 of Stratford, the widow of Rudolph J. D'Ambrosio passed away on Saturday January 5, 2008 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs. D'Ambrosio, a retired saleslady for Read's Department Store was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Veronica (Copyan) Babey and has been a life long area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School and was a member of the Red Hatters, Baldwin Center, Monroe Seniors, Nutmeg Senior Bowlers and Young at Heart, and was an Icon in Paradise Green. Jane's enthusiasm for life and vitality of spirit never left her. A world traveler, Jane enjoyed trips across the U.S., Canada, England, and the Caribbean, but her favorite places were Vermont and Italy. Always ready for a party, Jane embraced the music of Frank Sinatra and savored a fine glass of Brunello. She was the spark in the company of friends, and most important of all loved every minute of the many years with her cherished family. Survivors include her beloved children Rudolph R. D'Ambrosio and his wife Pamela of Monroe, Jeanette Bosch and her husband Bill of Oxford and Marie Williamson and her husband Dan of Shelton, 4 cherished grandchildren Lindsay and Brittany Bosch and Jon-Michel and Leah D'Ambrosio, and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday January 9th at 10 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church 1950 Barnum Ave Stratford. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to VNS of Connecticut Hospice Program 765 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT. 06604