Mary T. Macchietto

Born in Meriden on August 6, 1926, Mary was the youngest of seven children born to the late Isadore and Teresa (Pieruzzi) Polvani. Mary attended Meriden schools and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Dominic Churches. It was her strong faith that got her through many a difficult day.

Mary worked at New Departure during World War II and also at Platt High School. The job which she cherished most was being a homemaker for her family and being a second mom to many. If anyone was sick or had surgery, you could be sure that a pot of sauce or a meal would be lovingly prepared. She also selflessly cared for her husband during his illness.

Many celebrated her 95th birthday in August with two wonderful parties attended by family, friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Mary enjoyed UCONN women basketball games, reading, reruns of Everybody Loves Raymond and spending time at the beach. Pancakes from Cristy’s and dinners at the Fish Tale were often savored. Mary will be remembered for her banana cream pies, banana breads, her dislike of cheese, and her very clean windows. She was very opinionated and a strong willed breast cancer survivor who did things her way until the very end!

Mary is survived by her daughters, Linda Pasquale and Nancy (Joe) Papa, grandchildren, Sherri (Brian) Cassidy, Christopher Papa(Caitlin), Matthew Papa (Jona) and Adam Papa (fiancée Alexa), three great grandsons, Jonathan, David and Jason Papa, sisters-in-law Norma Coe and Marie Macchietto. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and friends. Mary was predeceased by her son-in-law Peter Pasquale Jr.

The family would like to thank her wonderful caregivers, Marjory, Maria (who also doubled as her chef) Carla, and Lynne who lovingly cared for her at home these last 15 months. A thank you also to Lucille, her gentle and caring Hospice aide.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 14th at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Ave., Meriden. Entombment will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum. Mary’s family will receive relatives and friends at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington on Friday morning prior to the Mass from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington.

Per Mary’s request, In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to any of the following: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Memphis, TN 38105, Shriners Children’s 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607 or CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com