Dr. Loraine M. Rubino

Dr. Loraine M. Rubino, 62 of Stamford passed away on December 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a heroic battle with cancer. Lori was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 2, 1958 to Margaret Ferraro and Saverio “Sal” Ferraro. She attended FDR High School in Brooklyn. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Fordham University, a Masters in Community Psychology from New York University and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University. After graduation Lori practiced Clinical Psychology for many years for the State of Connecticut at the F. S. Dubois Center in Stamford. During her years with the State of Connecticut she was called to serve at Ground Zero just days after the 9/11 attacks providing support to the families of victims. Later she practiced at Waveny Health Care Center in New Canaan, CT and also spent many years practicing at the Roman Catholic Center for Mental Health and Spirituality in Stamford, CT. She was a gifted and selfless healer. She also enjoyed volunteering for the Red Cross. Lori married her husband James Rubino on August 10, 1991 and they enjoyed a 29-year marriage filled with love and happiness. Lori had no greater joy than her daughters, Sara and Emily, with whom she spent countless joyful hours guiding them, traveling with them and visiting with them at Fordham, their beloved shared alma mater. Lori is survived by her husband James Rubino, her two daughters, Sara Rubino and Emily Rubino, her sisters Sandra Russo (Salvatore) and Margaret Trillo (John), her brother John Ferraro (Ann) and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved canine companion, Charlie. Her family welcomes all friends and relatives on Wednesday, December 9th from 4pm to 8pm at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 10th at 10:30am at the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic Street, in Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John RC Cemetery, in Darien, CT. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY or to the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital. In compliance with state mandates and the safety of all those attending her funeral services, it is mandatory to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. If you would like to leave a condolence message online please visit the family guestbook to share memories with her family at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

Dr. Loraine M. Rubino

May 2, 1958 - December 4, 2020