Marie Carmela Albani, R.N.

Marie Carmella (Afflitto) Albani, R.N., of East Hartford, beloved wife of the late John C. Albani, peacefully passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Middletown.

Marie was born in Springfield, MA on April 23, 1924, daughter of the late Frank S. and Carmella “Emma” (Di Nucci) Stella Afflitto. She was a graduate of the School of Commerce, and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1945, in Springfield.

Marie retired from industrial nursing at Holo Krome Industries in West Hartford in 1984. She was a member of the Mercy Hospital Alumnae, the Young Italian American Association Ladies Auxiliary, and the East Hartford South End seniors. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church and a volunteer for the American Red Cross for five years. She was an avid bowler and UCONN Huskies Women’s Basketball fan.

Marie leaves a daughter, Donna and her husband Sal Fazzino of Middletown and two grandchildren, Lisa Emanuele and her husband Claudio, with their daughter Eliana, all of Cromwell; and Brian Fazzino and his wife Patricia, with their son Nathaniel, all of Bethel. Marie is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Rose Kobylinski of Fairfax, VA and one sister-in- law, Gloria Afflitto, of Agawam, MA, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Marie was predeceased by her son, Richard Albani; sisters, Ann (Stella) Odierna, Theresa (Afflitto) Parisi and brothers, Frank and James Stella and Anthony, Salvatore “Sonny” and Frank, Jr. Afflitto. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Water’s Edge.

Friends and relatives may call on the family Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Peace Church, 370 May Road, East Hartford. The family is requesting that attendees wear masks for all indoor services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park (Section 20), Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marie’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. To share a memory of Marie with her family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.