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Obituary for Emma (Pagliaroli) Lia
Emma (Pagliaroli) Lia, age 85, of Stratford, beloved wife of Adelmo Lia, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 in St. Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport. Mrs. Lia was born October 17, 1930 in Veroli, Italy, daughter of the late John and Maria (Viselli) Pagliaroli and had been a life time area resident.
She was a retired inspector for both Remington Arms and Harvey Hubble. Emma was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook and enjoyed the many family gatherings.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two devoted children, Paula Lopetegui and her husband Marcelino Lopetegui of Spain and Joanna Lia and her partner Eugen Senner of Bethany, CT; five cherished grandchildren, Mario, Carla and John Lia and Olivia and Nerea Lopetegui; two sisters, Angelina 'Angie' Pagliarella and her husband Remo of Stratford and Assunta 'Sue' Ferrari and her husband Felice of Trumbull; one sister-in-law, Pasqualina Pagliaroli of Italy and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two sons, Joseph Lia and John Lia; one brother, Amerigo Pagliaroli and a sister, Ida Cristini.
Friends are invited to visit with her family Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford. Friends may attend her Funeral Service on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. by meeting directly at Our Lady of Grace Church, 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.
For additional information or to share a message of condolence, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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She was a retired inspector for both Remington Arms and Harvey Hubble. Emma was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook and enjoyed the many family gatherings.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two devoted children, Paula Lopetegui and her husband Marcelino Lopetegui of Spain and Joanna Lia and her partner Eugen Senner of Bethany, CT; five cherished grandchildren, Mario, Carla and John Lia and Olivia and Nerea Lopetegui; two sisters, Angelina 'Angie' Pagliarella and her husband Remo of Stratford and Assunta 'Sue' Ferrari and her husband Felice of Trumbull; one sister-in-law, Pasqualina Pagliaroli of Italy and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two sons, Joseph Lia and John Lia; one brother, Amerigo Pagliaroli and a sister, Ida Cristini.
Friends are invited to visit with her family Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford. Friends may attend her Funeral Service on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. by meeting directly at Our Lady of Grace Church, 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.
For additional information or to share a message of condolence, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
29
Oct
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
30
Oct
12:30 PM
Our Lady of Grace Church
497 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, Ct 06614
Interment
Friday
30
Oct
2:00 PM
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Daniels Farm Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
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