Mariannina Ficocelli, 93, of Wethersfield, beloved wife for 66 years of the late Serafino Ficocelli, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Born in Sepino, province of Campobasso, Italy on February 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Concetta (Chiapputo) Ficocelli. Mariannina came to the U.S. in 1952. She and Serafino settled in Wethersfield to raise their family. She was a talented seamstress and a passionate cook and gardener. More than anything, she was devoted to her family and was happiest when they were all together.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mariannina will be forever missed by her two daughters, Mary Ann Corey and husband Timothy of Rocky Hill and Angela Clarkin and husband Richard of Jupiter, FL; five adored grandchildren, Rachel Marie Finn, Samuel Frederick Corey, Cristina Marie Clarkin Sass and husband Joseph, Elizabeth Ann Clarkin and Claire Rose Clarkin, and two cherished great-grandsons, George Kingston Sass and James Thomas Sass. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Cristino and Rosa Ficocelli.
Special thanks to Margie Walton, Mariannina’s caregiver, who took care of her during the last six years of her life and allowed her to live at home in a comfortable and familiar setting.
Calling hours will be Saturday, November 14 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation of Christ the King Parish, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mariannina’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org/ct
