Mary Premus

Mary (Cedrone) Premus, 87, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at Southington Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Ettore “Eddie” Premus.

Born on February 27, 1939, in New York, New York, Mary was the daughter of the late Loreto and Donata (Cocuzzi) Cedrone.

Mary found joy in the simple things in life. She loved sewing, knitting, and cooking, and took great pleasure in creating things with her hands and sharing her love through the meals she prepared. Above all else, her greatest happiness came from her family. Being a grandmother was one of her most cherished roles, and her grandchildren brought immeasurable joy to her life. Her love for her family was at the heart of everything she did, and the memories she created with them will be treasured forever.

She leaves behind her two loving sons and their families: Vincent Premus and his wife, Denene, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, and their children, McKenna and Duncan; and Joseph Premus and his wife, Diane, of Southington, and their three children, Jules, Olivia, and Andrew, along with Andrew’s wife, Ashley. Mary also leaves behind her precious great-granddaughter, Elaiya, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband, Eddie, Mary was predeceased by her three brothers, Cesidio, Carmelo, and Nazareno, and her two sisters, Lucia Pellegrini and Donata Fulgione.

Though Mary will be deeply missed, her love, kindness, and devotion to her family will live on through the generations she leaves behind. She will forever be remembered for the love she gave, the traditions she cherished, and the special place she held in the hearts of those fortunate enough to know her.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Southington Care Center who so lovingly cared for her in her final weeks.

Her funeral will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church, 74 W. Main St., Waterbury. All are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Southington, where Mary will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Eddie. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington.