Filippo Fortuna

Filippo is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Maria-Teresa (Barbuto) Fortuna; children Marie Fortuna-Zenobi of Farmington, CT, Joe (Sharon) Fortuna of Burlington, CT, Nancy (Robert) D’Addabbo of Farmington, CT and Paulina (Dan) Geraci of Boston, MA; grandchildren Nicholas and Alyssa D’Addabbo, Olivia and Emma Grace Zenobi, Joseph, Marissa and Daniela Fortuna. He also leaves his siblings Alfonso, Maria, Assunta and Gabriele Fortuna of Torino, Italy, with their spouses and children; Nazzareno of Melbourne, Australia, his spouse and children; as well as many nieces and nephews in Italy, Australia and France. He leaves his brother-in-law Pasquale and wife Josephina Barbuto and their children of Melbourne, Australia; sister-in-law Isabella Barbuto and her children of New Britain. Filippo was predeceased by sister Livia, brother Domenico and niece Liliana.

Born on July 5th 1934 in Stefanaconi, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria-Rosa Fortuna. Filippo worked for Fiat Motor Company in Torino. In 1971 he moved with his family to the United States where he worked for Stanley Works through the end of his career. He took special pride in growing his fig trees and making wine. He had unconditional love for his family and friends. Food, laughter and gardening ensured the togetherness he cherished so much, and which remained that way through his last moments. He was a truly incredible Nonno, and will be deeply missed by his grandchildren – who were the light of his life.

Calling hours are Thursday, May 25th, 4pm-7pm at New Britain Memorial – Sagarino Funeral Home 444 Farmington Ave. New Britain, CT. Directions, Exit 37 off I-84 take a right at the exit, funeral home is 1 ½ miles on your right. Funeral services will start on Friday May 26th at 9:30 am at the funeral home to be followed by Mass of Christian liturgy at 10:30am, at St. Ann’s Church 101 North St. New Britain. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wolfson Palliative Care, or the Critical Care Unit at The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General. We thank the medical staff of the Critical care unit who worked tirelessly ensured Filippo’s comfort. To share a memory with the family, please go to www.newbritainsagarino.com