Paola ""Lina"" Reali, 102, of Hartford, wife of the late Antonino Reali, died Monday, (December 5, 2011) at Ellis Manor, Hartford. Born in Canicattini, Bagni, Siracusa, Italy, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Gazzara) Liistro and lived in Hartford for most of her life. She was employed as a dressmaker at Manchester Modes for many years. She was a member of St. Luke's Church in Hartford. Lina is survived by a son, Giuseppe Reali and his wife, Concetta of Hartford; three grandsons, Tony Reali and his wife, Josie, of Bloomfield, Paul Reali of Newington, and Robert Reali of Hartford; four great-grandchildren, Daniela of San Diego, CA, Dannea of Glastonbury and Joseph and Alexander of Newington.
The funeral Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, December 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Luke's Church, 66 Bolton Street, Hartford. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. There are no calling hours. The D'Esopo Funeral Chapel of Wethersfield is assisting the family with arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.
