David R. King, 55, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 1st 2016. Predeceased by his late wife Arden (Abels) King.

Born June 8, 1960 in Southington, he is survived by his parents Richard and Avis (Burbank) King of Southington.

In addition to his parents he leaves behind his children, Matthew King of New Britain, Sarah Gonzalez, her husband Francisco and three grandchildren Tyler, Alyssa and Francisco, of Bristol.  His sisters Sheryl Lavoie, her husband Daryl, Susan Rawling, her husband Ed, of Southington and Marjorie Welch, her husband Paul, of Shelburne, VT.  He will be missed dearly by many nieces and nephews.

David was the Co-owner of Modern Metal Finishing LLC where he developed many close personal relationships over the years.

An adventurer heart you could always find him off the beaten path close to nature be it up in the mountains or down by the river he found happiness in every minute spent with family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday May 6, 2016 from 5-7 P.M. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington.  A funeral service will follow at 7 P.M.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Jared P. Anderson, 37, of Wallingford died suddenly on Monday, May 2, 2016.  Through his happiest times, as well as through his struggles, he was surrounded and supported by people who loved him: his beloved wife Julie Anderson; step children, Emily and Ethan Bau; parents Peter and Margaret Anderson (Marion); grandmother Betty Anderson (Southington); aunts and uncles, Marceille and Bob Crookes; Stan and Deb Malinowski; Bill and Eileen Chmura; Elaine Anderson; David and Rose Anderson and cousins: Ben, Nate, Jason, and Sara; in-laws Betty and Bill Long (Durham); Kaori and Bill Long, Jr. (Japan); along with many friends of Bill W. and his little buddy, Henry. Jared was predeceased by grandparents: Len Anderson, Stan and Mary Malinowski, aunt “Cook” Chmura and cousin Elizabeth.

Jared was raised in Marion and graduated from Southington High School. He will be remembered for his extraordinary wit and unique sense of humor that drew people to him. He was able to expound with convincing authority on virtually any topic and his family awarded him an honorary “BS” degree. Jared was passionate about his work as a Production Manager at Pyramid Time Systems in Meriden. Aside from his family and work, his avid interests included hiking, mountaineering, cycling and guitar. Jared’s artistry in the kitchen was not to be outdone and was greatly enjoyed by others.

In Jared’s memory, we ask that you trust God and help others.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 145 Main St., Southington. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Abigail T. (Turner) Meyer, 80 of Southington passed away at her home on Monday, May 2, 2016. She was the wife of the late Edward Meyer.

Born October 21, 1930 in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Candace (Pittsinger) Turner.

Abigail was a member of the Southington Historical Society and the Historical Lighting Society of Canada.

She is survived by her children, Richard A. Meyer and wife Linda of Southington, Robin E. Shaw and husband Thomas of Plantsville and Charles E. Meyer and former wife Barbara of New Haven; a brother Thomas Turner and wife Mary of Simsbury; nine grandchildren, Adam,  Matthew, Tristan, Daniel, Ian, Dylan, Joshua, Jennifer and Travis.

A private graveside service was held. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington  assisted the family with the arrangements. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Leroy Lane Libby III, 79, of the Plantsville section of Southington, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at St Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He was born March 27, 1937 in Lincoln, ME to the late Rhoden and Dorothy (Westcott) Libby. There he met and married the love of his life and soul mate, Betty (Otwell). They would have been married for 62 years in January.

Leroy was a longtime member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Southington. He retired from CL&P and also worked as a machinist for many years. He loved cooking, baking, camping, gardening, wood working and being with family. His easygoing humor and kindness will be missed.

Besides his wife Betty, he is survived by his son, Jonathan Libby and his wife Arline (Sobel) of New York; son Timothy Libby of Plantsville and daughter Kathy Biela and husband Robert of Southington. He enjoyed spending time with his 4 grandchildren: Amy (Libby) Bower and husband Jeremy Bower, Jill Libby and Garrett and Kimberly Biela. He also leaves behind his 2 great-grandchildren, Callen Bower and Gwen Laura Bower: his brother Michael Libby of Lincoln, ME; many nieces and nephews that he loved very much and his devoted cat Sammy. He was predeceased by his brother Eugene Libby, formerly of Maine.

In lieu of flowers, donation in Leroy’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in South End Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held before the service from 9 – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Marie Anne Fournier, 94 of Southington, CT and Eagle Lake, ME, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Bradley Memorial Hospital, Southington after a brief illness.

Marie Anne was born in Wallagrass, Maine on April 10, 1922, the daughter of Joyime Morin and Ozite Guimond. After the death of her mother due to complications after childbirth she was raised by her grandparents, Sophie and Germain Guimond.

She and her husband Lucien Fournier, who predeceased her in 1999, were married on October 23, 1940, and lived in Maine until 1951, moving to Connecticut and eventually settling in Southington.

She was employed by the Marlin Rockwell Company in Plainville for 26 years.

After Lucien’s retirement, they headed back to Maine for many enjoyable years on Eagle Lake with many very dear friends and family, gardening, baking, and fishing almost daily both summer and winter.  She was known as the “Smelt Queen” because she would catch dozens of smelts when no one else around could get a bite.

Marie was a communicant of St. Joseph Church of Wallagrass, ME, St. Mary’s Church of Eagle Lake, ME and St. Thomas Church of Southington.  She was also a member of the Daughters of St. Anne.

There was no greater joy to Marie Anne than being with her family and making them happy. This included baking all their favorite sweets including date squares, pies, donuts, whoopie pies and peanut butter fudge.  She created many incredible wedding cakes for family members and friends.

When thinking of Marie Anne, she was the ultimate maker of lemonade when given lemons.  In the most special way, she always found the good in a bad situation, keeping a smile on her face. She could never, ever say a bad word about anyone and was truly inspirational to all who knew her.

Marie leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Muriel (Robert) Peters of Lake Pleasant, NY, son James (Anne) Fournier of Eagle Lake, ME and daughter Denise (Wayne) Sadowski of Southington.  Surviving  grandchildren include Terry(Paul)Brino, Tracy(Michelle)Peters, Jennifer(Scott)Fournier-Dubree, Todd(Michelle)Peters, Michelle Fournier(Maryann Sobolewski), Mark Fournier, Alyssa(Dustin)Sullivan and Tyler Sadowski. She leaves 9 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, Godchildren and close friends.

She is also survived by her siblings, Herault(Doris), Meddley(Marilyne), Robert, Claude(Diane), Ronald(Gail), Paul(Linda),and Marielle, all of Canada, her brother-in-law Leonard Fournier of Wallagrass, ME,  sisters-in-law, Laurette Saucier of Southington and Irma Desjardins of Wallagrass, ME.  Besides her mother and husband, she was predeceased by Brothers Norman and Patrick and Sisters Beatrice, Mea, and Lilianne along with many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and special friends.

Calling hours will be on Monday, May 9, 2016 from 4-7 pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 3 pm at St. Mary’s Church in Eagle Lake, ME Calling hours will be Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 pm at the Daigle-Nadeau Funeral Home, 14 E. Main St. Ft. Kent, ME

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 3810

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Semiramis Moorad Armandroff, 94, a long-time resident of New Britain and Southington, Connecticut, died on May 4 in McLean, Virginia.

Semmie was born and raised in New Britain and, after graduating from Hartford College for Women, joined the human resources department of General Electric Company in Plainville.  Later, as media specialist at South End School in Southington, she nurtured children’s love for reading, helping each choose just the right book.

An active lifelong member of South Church in New Britain, Semmie also served as a member of the board of the affiliated Erwin Home.  Renowned for her wonderful vegetable garden and Berlin-Fair-award-winning pickles and jams, Semmie found joy in caring for plants until the end of her days.

Semmie had survived her beloved husband of 47 years, Taft, and now leaves behind her son, Taft, his wife Liz and their daughter Olivia, of Austin, Texas and her son, Dean, his wife Greer and their son Gabriel of Alexandria, Virginia.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain, CT  06051.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the South Church Memorial Fund (address above) or to the Elizabeth Park Conservancy (elizabethparkct.org; 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117).

Sophie DeAngelo, 94, of Southington, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Alzheimer’s Resource Center.  She was the wife of the late Anthony DeAngelo.

She was born in New Britain on Sept. 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Anthony and Concetta Maiorca.  Prior to her retirement she was the former owner of O & D Excavating Co. along with her husband.  Sophie enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking for her family and friends.

She is survived by her children Eleanor and husband Timothy Pye and Anthony DeAngelo and wife Kathleen all of Southington her cherished grandchildren; Kevin and wife Angela DeAngelo and Olivia DeAngelo as well as her great grandson Carson DeAngelo and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two brothers Pat and John Maiorca and a sister Rose DeAngelo.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Alzheimer’s Resource Center for their loving care and concern.

Her funeral and burial will be private. There are no calling hours.  DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. is assisting with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, 1261 S. Main St. Plantsville, CT 06479

For online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Vincent “Bill” F.  Miller, 85, of Southington, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. He had been the loving husband of Phyllis (Laton) Miller for 59 years.

Born January 22, 1931 in Scranton, PA to the late William and Stella (Wisneski) Miller, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Vincent proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War. He loved the New York Yankees, taking care of his yard and his cars. He also loved big band music.

In addition to his wife Phyllis, he is survived by his 4 children: Karen Hencken and her husband Fred of North Wales, PA; Chris Sokolowski and her husband Jim of Southington; Mark Miller and his wife Adriana of Trumbull; Lynn Atkins and her husband Bryan of Southington and 5 grandchildren: Fred, Allison, Samantha, Madison and Juliette. He is also survived by his sister Irene Norkin of Milford. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Miller and his granddaughter Kaitlyn.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Vincent’s memory may be made to VA Health Care- Newington, Attn: Joe Canzanella, 555 Willard Ave, Newington, CT 06111.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016  at Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Plantsville. Full military honors will follow. There are no calling hours.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.  For online condolences please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Boyd William Height, 64, of East Hampton, died on passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 8, 2016. He had been the loving husband of the late Cathy (Campell) Height.

Born April 13, 1952 in Southington to the late Doran Saunders Height Sr. and Lois (O’Donnell) Height, Boyd was born and raised in Southington before moving to East Hampton.

Boyd was an avid boater and a member of the Pattaconk Yacht Club in Chester. He worked for Macys in South Windsor for many years.

He is survived by his stepmother Antoinette “Toni” Height of Southington; his sister Lynn DePaolo and her husband Ronald of Southington; his brother Doran “Skip” Height and his wife Doris of Plantsville; his niece Jennifer Height of Plantsville and his nephew Craig Height and his wife Nicole of Middletown. He also leaves behind his close friends, Enrico and Evelyn Attenello and Edward and Karyn Zenuh.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Boyd’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 35 Cold Spring Rd. # 411, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Calling hours will be held from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with a 6:30 p.m. funeral service at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Dorothy A. (Kizilski) Christensen, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2016 at HCC at New Britain. She had been the loving wife of the late John Christensen.

Born on February 5, 1928 in Southington to the late Michael and Kathryn (Kozak) Kizilski, she had been a lifelong Southington resident.

Dorothy retired from Microtech Inc. in Cheshire after 30 years. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church in Southington. She was a wonderful, devoted mother and will be deeply missed by her family.

She is survived by her 4 children: son Peter and wife Carol of Colorado; Kathleen and husband Michael of Avon; John and wife Barbara of FL and Eric and wife Debra of Meriden; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her 5 siblings: Frank, Peter, John, Henry and Ann.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Southington. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held before the service from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth (Chubet) Hennessey, 59, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at HCC at New Britain General. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Born October 24, 1956 in Southington to the late Edward and Florence (Billingham) Chubet, she had been a lifelong Southington resident.

Liz graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1974. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from UCONN and then earned her Master’s Degree from RPI. She was a longtime employee of Pratt and Whitney. Liz was an avid golfer and was one of the original members of the Lady Falcons Golf League.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, James Hennessey, her daughter Kathleen Hennessey-McDonald and husband Ryan, her son Matthew of Southington and three grandchildren: Brody, Quinlynn and Ashton, all of Southington. She also leaves behind two sisters: Anne Chubet-Mangiacopra and husband Anthony and Katherine Mason and husband Dr. Brian Mason and seven brothers: Michael Chubet, Robert Chubet and his partner Rose Tomasetti, Richard Chubet and wife Kathleen, James Chubet, Thomas Chubet, Joseph Chubet and wife Susan and Christopher Chubet and wife Lucia; her sister-in-law Lorraine Chubet and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Liz’s memory may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 550, Chicago, IL 60631 or at http://www.abta.org/

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

George K. Farley, 84, of Southington, passed away on May 13, 2016 at HOCC, New Britain Campus.

He was born in Stafford on November 9, 1931, son of the late George and Elise (Deski) Farley.

George served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Southington Tool and retired from Textron with over 30 years of service.

He is survived by Beatrice (Matcheski) Farley, his loving wife for over 54 years, along with several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2016 at 1:30 pm at St. Thomas Cemetery, Meriden Ave. There are no calling hours. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington is assisting the family with arrangements.

For directions and online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Todd Alan Meier, 49, of Southington passed away suddenly on Sunday,  May 15, 2016 at the Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Wisniewska) Meier and father of Jordan Meier.

Born February 15, 1967 in Waterbury, he was the son Darryl Meier and the late Joanne (Dillon) Meier.

Todd graduated from Southington High School and UNC Chapel Hill. He was a self- employed real estate and a property manager. Todd always enjoyed being  involved in coaching his son’s sports activities and was especially proud of  Jordan’s success on the Southington High School Volley Ball Team.

He also leaves  a brother Kevin Meier and wife Christina Welch-Meier and their children, Adalain and  Hartlee of Southington; a sister Tracey Meier of N.C., Aunts and Uncles, Sharon and Jay Dinsmore, and James and Patricia Dillon, several cousins, and family members of Elizabeth.  He also leaves his mother-in-law, Stasia Wisniewska.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Jordan Meier Education Trust, c/o Jay Dinsmore, Trustee, 4 Coach Dr., Spring Lake Village, Southington, CT 06489.

The Family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Hartford Hospital Neurovascular ICU for their heroic efforts and compassionate care for Todd and his family.

His funeral will be held on Friday 9:15 am  from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville for a Mass at 10 am. Burial will be at South End Cemetery in Southington. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Joseph P. Urbanski, 65, of Southington passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Bradley Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Donna (Skurat) Urbanski.

Born March 17, 1951 in Meriden he was the son of Margaret (Murzyn) Urbanski of Southington and the late Stefan Urbanski.

Joseph served with the US Marines during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Allegheny Technology. He was a life- long member of the Southington Polish Falcons Nest 307, and was an avid golfer, sports fan and loved to travel.

In addition to his wife and mother he leaves his three daughters; Krystie Larsen and husband Chris of Fair Haven, NJ, Stefanie Remillard and husband Jeff of Torrington and Tracy Hall and husband Russell of Meriden; six grandchildren who he adored, Russell, Christian, Alexandra, Liam, Joseph Thomas and Isabelle. Joe also leaves three brothers, Robert Urbanski and wife Jan of Seminole, FL and their children, Kim, Danielle and Michael; and Tom Urbanski and John Urbanski both of Holiday, FL

His funeral will be held on Friday directly to St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Burial will be at the CT State Veterans Cemetery, Bow Lane, Middletown. Calling Hours will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

CARMEL – Lucille “Lucy” M. Lee, 93, died peacefully on April 18, 2016 at Putnam Hospital Center after a long, interesting life. She was born on August 15, 1922 in San Francisco to her parents Lewis Theilacker and Marie Jacinto Theilacker. The family, which included Lucy’s siblings William, Teresa and Grace, resided in Albany, Calif. Lucy graduated from Albany High School and then, hairdressing school. It was during elementary school that she met Robert “Bob” J. Lee and they later married on November 14, 1943. As his art career took off, they lived in numerous places including Long Beach, Calif., Reno, Nev., Chicago, New York City and finally Carmel, N.Y. where she resided for 59 years in the same home.

During her life, Lucy worked first as a beautician, then stayed home to raise her children, Stephanie Lee Harris and Robin Lee Michel. She started her second career as a receptionist at Heritage Hills of Westchester in Somers, N.Y., a job she loved and held for more than 20 years. The Lees were immersed in the art and jazz world, knowing many prominent artists and illustrators. They loved traveling throughout the world, entertaining and vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard Island. Lucy was known for being an excellent gourmet cook and hostess; her friends waited all year for her renowned Christmas party. She and her best friend, JoeAnn Whipple, met through volunteering at the Eagle Eye Thrift Shop, which benefited Putnam Hospital Center. Their 50-plus year friendship was filled with adventure, antiquing and travel, especially after Bob died in 1994. She was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lucy was predeceased by her parents and siblings. She is survived by daughter, Dr. Stephanie Lee Harris and her husband Dr. Jonathan Harris of Coral Springs, Fla.; daughter, Robin Lee Michel of Plantsville, Conn.; former son-in-law, William C. Michel; grandchildren Daniel, Benamarie and Jacob Harris, Kimberlee, Drew and his wife Shannon, and David Michel; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Kamari, Kayla and Cameron; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family is extremely grateful to her dedicated and loving caregivers including Irene Esposito, whom she regarded as a third daughter, Jean Marie Holmes, Eve Hillyer and Linda Turtoro; they all made it possible for her to remain at the home she loved until the day she died. Also mourning her loss are her best friends: JoeAnn Whipple, Pat and Jim Nagle, and Donald Townsend.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 28 at the Whipple-Feeley Chapel at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gypsy Trail Road in Carmel, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a remembrance celebration at 3 p.m. Her cremains will be placed at Martha’s Vineyard, the place she loved best.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Putnam Hospital Center Foundation, 340 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel, NY 10512 or the The American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.

Cargain Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Brandon M. Carlson, 29, of Southington passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

He was born Sept. 1, 1986 in New Britain, the son of Teresa (Spain) Termine of Southington and Richard J. Carlson of Middletown.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his step-parents, Gary Termine and Elizabeth Byrd-Carlson; children, Damiano and Jo-Leigh Difusco of Southington; four sisters, Jillian of Middletown, Desiree of Middlefield, Rhiannan and Ashleigh; a step-brother, Joseph; paternal grandparents, Franklin and Patricia Carlson of Ocala, FL and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, John and Bertha Spain Sr.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Damiano and Jo-Leigh Difusco Benefit at any Liberty Bank. For online condolences and directions please visit,www.dellavecchiafh.com

Ann Marie McAvoy, 83, of Southington passed away peacefully at home.

Ann was born in Waterbury on October 31, 1932, daughter of the late Percy and Marie (Fregeau) McAvoy.

Ann was very strong in her faith which was founded as a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic, CT and continued as a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Plainville. Prior to her retirement she worked for Reymond’s Bakery in Waterbury.

The Funeral will be held at Noon on Monday May 23, 2016 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 19 S. Canal St., Plainville. Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery Waterbury. Calling hour is on Monday from 10:30 am – 11:30 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington.

For online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Donald Romeo Beaudoin, 89, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Louise (Bonomi) Beaudoin, He was born on Nov. 18,1926 in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Edmond and Amanda (Messier) Beaudoin.

Donald was a WWII US Navy Veteran serving on the USS Macum.  Prior to his retirement he was President of Eddie Beaudoin & Sons.  He loved fishing and went on many fishing trips to Alaska and Baha Mexico. He enjoyed his summer home in RI with his wife and family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Donald and wife Margaret Beaudoin of Plantsville, a daughter, Kathleen and husband Walter Derouin of Southington, grandchildren Maureen Derouin, Marlene Derouin, Pamela Derouin, Jennifer Beaudoin and Laura and husband Kyle Langner and great grandchildren Kailee, Alex and Elliott. He also leaves a sister Eileen Lombardo of CO and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Roger and Edward and a sister Doris Lord.

His Funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 am for a Mass at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St. Plantsville. Burial with military honors will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Tuesday morning from 9-10 am

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Joseph Casale Jr., 97, of Southington, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Rose (Mauro) Casale for 63 years.

He was born in Southington on April 11, 1919, the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Adelaide (Pepe) Casale.

Joseph served in the U.S. Navy during WWII; he served in the South Pacific on the USS Tabberer during the famous Halsey’s Typhoon Rescue Mission.   He retired from Pratt & Whitney Air Craft after 35 years of service. Joseph was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion Post #72, the Sons of Italy, the Gang of Scarpa Shoda and St. Thomas Men’s Retreat. He was a member of the “Singing Troubadours Quartet” with Dom Mongillo, John Nardi, Duffy Panella, who played and sang all over Southington.

He is survived by 3 daughters; Adelaide Monteleone of Bristol, Joanne Salerno and husband Joseph of Wolcott and Carol Frawley and husband Michael of New Haven;  grandchildren, Philip, Joseph and wife Laurie, Daneen and husband  Keven, Camille,  Sarah, Tucker and wife Rose and Casey; 9 great- grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Nicholas, Jason, Matthew, Rachel, Gia, Brady and Elizabeth Rose. He also leaves 3 sisters, Adeline “Dolly” Kearney, Shirley White and husband Harold and Lucille Tedesco, a sister-in-law Maxine Casale and an Aunt Fay Carbone all of Southington as well as many nieces, nephews and extended grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a son-in law, Philip Monteleone, a sister, Anna Sciola, 3 brothers, John, William and Robert Casale.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, at 8:45 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington and 9:30 am at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., for a Mass. Burial with military honors will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 3-7 p.m.

For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Francis Patrick Chambrello, 84, of Southington, loving husband of Patricia (Hynes) Chambello, passed away after losing a 2 year battle against lung cancer. He fought the good fight until the very end.

Francis was born in Southington to the late Frank and Celia (Testa) Chambrello. He had three great passions in his life, his family, the Marine Corps and golf. (Though the truth be known he was no Tiger Woods.)   Frank served proudly in the US Marine Corps from 1951-1954.  He always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day as the day he entered the Marine Corps. Frank also served as an auxiliary member of the Plainville Police Dept. serving with his father and his late brother Ralph Chambrello who were regular members of the Plainville Police Dept.  He was a former employee of GE in Plainville and a self-employed electrical contractor.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons Mark (Mary Margaret) Chambrello, Bryan Chambrello and Jeffrey Chambrello, step- daughters Deborah (Daniel Monaco) Loretta (Arthur Clark), grandchildren, Patricia “Susie let’s make a deal”, Anthony, Bronson and Carly Rose, great grandchildren, Giovanni and Liliana Rose (Bella) and  a dear friend Donald Dunlop.  Frank is also survived by his loving sisters Elizabeth (Vito) Masotti, Christina (William) Meyer, Madeline (Martin Halpern) and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Ralph Chambrello.

Frank’s family would like to express our deepest gratitude and thanks the the wonderful staff at CT Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion shown to Frank and family.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 25th at 9:45 am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St. Plantsville at 10:30 am for a Mass. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4-7 pm.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com