Ms. Drea was born on February 25, 1936 in New London to William and Helen Drea.
She worked for SNET as well as various other part-time jobs, including Sears. She was primarily a supporting mother and wife. Ms. Drea enjoyed hunting for antiques and other treasures and passed that knowledge onto her sons. She will be remembered for her strong personality and ability to take on any challenge but most of all for being a loving wife and mother.
Ms. Drea is predeceased by her husband, Vincent "Jim" Onorato as well as her son, Dr. Douglas J. Onorato. She is survived by her son, Brandt Onorato and wife Christine Becotte, of Keene, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 11:00AM in St. Joseph Church, 17 Squire St., New London, CT 06320. Burial will be private. Please visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon for tributes, directions, and more information.