Rose Mary Regan
October 17, 1952 – November 29, 2023
Rose M. (Abbasciano) Regan of North Beach, MD, and formerly of Mashpee, MA, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023. Rose was born in Boston, MA, on October 17, 1952, to the late Vito J. Abbasciano and Eleanor T. (Hutchinson) Abbasciano. She married her high school sweetheart, the late James T. Regan, in 1975. Together they shared countless adventures while living in Hawaii, San Diego, and traveling throughout the United States. Rose was an active member of her Cape Cod community to include volunteering in Mashpee Public Schools. Her favorite place to be was the beach where she enjoyed collecting seashells and sea glass.
Rose spent more than 50 years in the retail industry and received multiple accolades for her outstanding sales and customer service. She was honored to be selected as the first Corporate Buyer for the Ralph Lauren line at Filene’s department store.
She was known for her love of family, friends, music, and putting the “extra” in extraordinary. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She loved hosting dinner parties and never needed a special occasion to celebrate. She would always remind you that “today is a good day to have a good day.”
Rose was elegant, classy, generous, witty, and full of life. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son James P. Regan of Texas; her daughter Lisa Del Rio and husband Eric, grandsons Andrew and Matthew Del Rio of South Carolina; son-in-law Brian Chagnon and granddaughter Audrey of Massachusetts. She is predeceased by her daughter Katherine (Regan) Chagnon of Massachusetts. She will also be remembered by her brothers Michael Abbasciano and wife Kathy; Thomas Abbasciano and wife Gloria; nieces Gina, Kristy, Jacqui, Nicole, and Michelle.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. Calling hours are on Friday, December 8 from 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 9 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, on Saturday, December 9, at 11 a.m.
Services
- Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 9, 2023
11:00 AM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
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2 Dec 2023
12:19pm
I had the honor of meeting Rose when I moved across the street from her 6 years ago in Mashpee… we bonded and I adored her. I was heartbroken when she moved away… and now I’m heartbroken again… love you Rose, you were the best neighbor!
City
Mashpee
State
Massachusetts
3 Dec 2023
7:39pm
Don’t know where to begin- it was truly an honor to be considered your friend. Broke my heart when you left the cape but I knew great adventures were awaiting you and wherever you went people would be lucky to know you. I truly was fortunate to have known you. Always going the extra mile, being a little sassy in a good natured way occasionally but always graceful. Love you and I know you have two special people up there. Goodbye my very dear friend.❤️🌹Elisa
City
Falmouth
State
MA
3 Dec 2023
7:42pm
I don’t even know where to start, Rose was such an amazing person, she was the life of every party and always made sure everyone had a great time. She was so kind, generous and always understanding. Thinking of you all.
City
Bourne
State
Massachusetts
4 Dec 2023
5:16pm
So sorry to read of Rose’s passing we worked together at both Filenes and Puritan clothing. We shared many great conversations about family and friends and how much she loved them all . I’ll miss her lovely notes, she was a sweet and loving person. The next time I’m on the Cape I’ll go to her special bench for some quiet reflection.
Cecile Petze
City
Vero Beach
State
Florida
9 Dec 2023
9:29pm
Dear Lisa, James, and the entire Regan Family,
Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences on Rose’s passing. She was such a loving, kind and caring person who lit up every room she walked into! She was also a fierce Mama-bear who loved her children so very much. My best memories of her was the stories she told of you and how she beamed telling them! Mashpee certainly lost a lot of its character when the Regan family moved away. It was my honor to have worked with and befriended such an honest and straightforward person like Rose. Rose was of course heartbroken losing Katherine, but now they will share eternal life in the palm of Jesus Christ.
Your memories will bring you comfort. Know that although she is physically gone, her heart and spirit lives in you and will guide you through life.
Love and prayers to you, James and Lisa!
Best,
Brian & Kristen Hyde and family
City
Mashpee
State
MA
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I had the honor of meeting Rose when I moved across the street from her 6 years ago in Mashpee… we bonded and I adored her. I was heartbroken when she moved away… and now I’m heartbroken again… love you Rose, you were the best neighbor!
Don’t know where to begin- it was truly an honor to be considered your friend. Broke my heart when you left the cape but I knew great adventures were awaiting you and wherever you went people would be lucky to know you. I truly was fortunate to have known you. Always going the extra mile, being a little sassy in a good natured way occasionally but always graceful. Love you and I know you have two special people up there. Goodbye my very dear friend.❤️🌹Elisa
I don’t even know where to start, Rose was such an amazing person, she was the life of every party and always made sure everyone had a great time. She was so kind, generous and always understanding. Thinking of you all.
So sorry to read of Rose’s passing we worked together at both Filenes and Puritan clothing. We shared many great conversations about family and friends and how much she loved them all . I’ll miss her lovely notes, she was a sweet and loving person. The next time I’m on the Cape I’ll go to her special bench for some quiet reflection.
Cecile Petze
Dear Lisa, James, and the entire Regan Family,
Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences on Rose’s passing. She was such a loving, kind and caring person who lit up every room she walked into! She was also a fierce Mama-bear who loved her children so very much. My best memories of her was the stories she told of you and how she beamed telling them! Mashpee certainly lost a lot of its character when the Regan family moved away. It was my honor to have worked with and befriended such an honest and straightforward person like Rose. Rose was of course heartbroken losing Katherine, but now they will share eternal life in the palm of Jesus Christ.
Your memories will bring you comfort. Know that although she is physically gone, her heart and spirit lives in you and will guide you through life.
Love and prayers to you, James and Lisa!
Best,
Brian & Kristen Hyde and family