Helen Ferrell Fazzina, 90, of South Windsor, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Helen was born on August 6, 1926, in Manchester to John and Helen (Weber) Ferrell. She attended local schools and graduated from St. Joseph College as a Registered Nurse. She worked at Manchester Hospital and Pratt & Whitney briefly before marrying her husband, Frank Fazzina. After raising 9 children she returned to work as a school nurse in the Manchester school system. Helen and Frank enjoyed 58 years of marriage before he passed away on May 29, 2007.
Helen was adventurous and loved to travel with her family. She was also an avid gardener. She enjoyed many summers at Point 'O' Woods beach with her friends and her family and was a former past president of the local Woman's Club. Helen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Her abiding faith in the Catholic Church was also a guiding light in her life.
Helen is survived by nine beloved children with their families, Connie and Don Tapper of Old Lyme; Frank and Claire Fazzina of Bolton; Richard Fazzina of Bonner, Montana; Tom Fazzina of Concord, New Hampshire; Joanie Wain of Old Lyme; Helen Fazzina and Fred Williams of Old Saybrook; Janet Fazzina and Michael Cunningham of Manchester; Ruth and Ken Anderson of Coventry; Ann and Ken Goncalves of Amston. She leaves 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren who she loved very much and was so proud of, Louis, Emily, Sierra, Jessica, Matthew, Ethan, Elena, Marissa, Michaela, Sam, Madison and River. She is also survived by her sister, Gloria Swanson of Mancheser and several nieces and nephews. She is pre-decessed by her sister, Doris Aberle.
Funeral services will be on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. St. Ann Church, 101 North St. New Britain, Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their last respects on Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
To share a memory with the family, please go to www.newbritiansagarino.com
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