Patricia (Lawlor) Nanfito: Beloved Mother, Grandmother

From DellaVecchia Funeral Home.

Patricia (Lawlor) Nanfito, 72, of Southington, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015, surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of the late Philip Nanfito Sr.

Born in Waterbury on April 15, 1943, daughter of the late Peter and Carolyn (Pollard) Lawlor.

Pat loved her grandchildren, who brought her much joy. Her passions were the casino, the beach and hot lobster rolls. She was known for her strength and sense of humor. She was an avid Boston Red Sox and UCONN women’s and men’s basketball fan.

She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Beaudoin and husband Kevin, and Trisha Donahoe and husband Tony, two sons, Philip Nanfito Jr. and Michael Nanfito, all of Southington; seven grandchildren Madison and Jordan Beaudoin, Nick and Noah Nanfito, and Talia, Michaela and Avielle Nanfito; sister Carolyn Tehan and husband Martin of Waterbury, special cousins Pamela Pollard of Miami, FL, and Carol Zappone of Waterbury and several nieces, nephews and cousins; and dear friends Billy, Ceil, George, Barbara and Uncle Ronnie.

Predeceased by sister Mary McGrath of Waterbury, brother Peter Lawlor of Naugatuck.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 16, at 9:15 am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N .Main St. to St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville for a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial will be in State of CT Veteran’s Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown. Calling hours will be on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067