Lola Lunatici Troy

Lola Troy, 90, a resident of Manchester and East Hartford, Connecticut for over 58 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (December 17, 2013) at Manchester Manor with her loving family by her side. Lola was born Lola Lunatici in Milford, Massachusetts, on July 9, 1923 three years after her parents, Samuele and Maria arrived in the United States. She grew up in Italy as a child and teenager, returning to the United States when she was 27 years old. After marrying Gino Troy in 1953, and briefly living in Hartford, they settled in East Hartford. She was a devoted and loving wife, caring mother, and proud grandmother, who devoted her time predominantly at home raising five children. She loved her family and worked many extra hours as a seamstress for well known clothiers and personal clients for the high quality work she performed to provide her children with everything possible. Aside from her passion for sewing, she loved to cook and cheered for the Yankees. Lola is survived by her four children; son, Robert Troy of Manchester; son Gino Troy Jr. and wife, Donna of Austin, TX; son, John Troy and wife, Karen of Manchester; daughter, Rosemary and husband, Giuseppe Mauriello of Manchester; daughter-in-law, Caroline Troy of Hebron; 14 grandchildren; Gina, Monica and Robert Troy, Jennifer and husband Alex Newman, Gino III, and Cynthia Troy of Austin; Matthew and Jessica Troy; Colin, Timothy, and Haley Troy; and Dante, Isabella, and Luciana Mauriello of Manchester; great-grandson, William Newman; and brother Luciano Lunatici of Barga, Italy, as well as numerous other relatives within the United States and Italy. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Gino; her son, Anthony; her brother and his wife, Oreste and Yolanda Lunatici of Avondale, PA; and sister-in-law, Lucia Lunatici of Barga, Italy. Mom, you will always be loved and remembered as always putting your family first. Knowing that you are now in God’s hands and with Dad and Tony, still watching over us, consoles our hearts more than you’ll ever know. We know you’ve been waiting to see Dad again. The family wishes to thank the many wonderful relatives and friends for their concern, support, and prayers during Lola’s last few months. Many thanks also go to the entire staff at Manchester Manor for the special care and attention given to Mom during her stay there. The family will receive friends Friday, December 20th, from 4-8pm at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 21st, 10:00 at Saint Isaac Jogues Church, 1 Community Street, East Hartford, CT, everyone is asked to meet at church. Burial will follow in Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford, where Lola will be laid to rest next to her husband Gino and son, Anthony. Memorial donations may be made to the donor’s choice. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com