Rochelle "Shelly" (Rubinow) Asfalg of Cromwell passed on to Heaven on June 1, 2022 after sharing 88 years of kindness, compassion, and love with everyone she met.  She held no grudges, sought the best in everyone, and her smile made you believe in goodness, light, and love.  She enjoyed trips to Newport, sing-a-longs, dancing, playing scrabble, crossword puzzles, and writing poetry.  She was retired from Kmart and the Cromwell Belden Public Library. 

She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years George Asfalg and her brother Roger "Sonny" Rubinow of Middletown. 

She is survived by her children Gregory Asfalg of Cromwell, Karen Garofalo of Columbia, Douglas Asfalg of Enfield, Gary Asfalg of Rocky Hill, and Cynthia Parenteau of East Hampton, her sister-in-law Betty Rubinow of Middletown, and her dear cousin Sondra Meltzer of Stamford. She also leaves several nieces and nephews, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who affectionately knew her as Nana, Grandma, and Gigi.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 12:00 noon at Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St, Cromwell.  Burial will follow in CT States Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown.  Friends and family may call Tuesday morning, June 14, from 11:00am to 12:00 noon before the service.  Per the family's request, masks are required for all services.  In honor of Rochelle's memory and life, please perform random acts of kindness. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.