Southington Obituary: Anna Lopreiato, 62

Anna (Barbato) Lopreiato, 62, of Southington has gone to heaven and is now in peace. She passed away at her home after a long, struggle of battling cancer for seven years on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Anna is the beloved wife of Matthew Lopreiato of 34 years.

Anna was born to the late Antonia and Francesco Barbato on April 26, 1955 in Bonea, Italy. She immigrated to America in 1972.

She leaves her beloved brother, Luigi Barbato, sister-in-law, Antonietta, nephew Gianfranco, her nieces Rachele and Tonia Barbato. She is lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law, Teresa, nephew, Francesco, his wife, Maria, grandnephew, Giuseppe; niece Antonella Barbato, her husband Alfredo Viscione, grand nieces, Rosanna and Celidea Viscione and niece Donatella Barbato and her fiance Cosimo Abate all of Italy.She leaves her uncle Angelo Barbato of Italy and Gabrielle and aunt Tresolina Sellitto of Montreal, Canada; with her many cousins. She also leaves behind her loving in-laws, Joe and Mary Lopreiato, sister-in-law, Francesca Lopreiato, brother-in-law Nick, sister-in-law, Melody, nieces, Christina and Nora and her newly born nephew, Nicholas who she loved dearly. She will truly be missed by the many cousins and friends who loved and cared for her. She was predeceased by her brother, Giuseppe Barbato and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Her passion and joy was being with her family and cherished friends. She loved each and every one of them and would do anything to keep them close to her heart. They meant the "world to her." Anna loved visiting with her family in Italy who were her life, going to New York and Boston, going on cruises, singing with dear friends who loved her so much.

She was an amazing cook -- it was one of her passions. She also had a love for her garden and her beautiful flowers. She was a former Assistant Deli Manager and Gnazzo's/Roger's Market in Berlin for 22 years where she was famous for her "Anna"s Stuffed Breads, and many other delicious dishes made with lots of love and hard working hands. She enjoyed lending her "love of cooking" to her cherished friends at Testa's who truly loved her and will miss her dearly.

Anna was a devoted Roman Catholic with strong faith, a parishioner of St. Thomas Church and a dedicated member of the Italian Rosary Society. She also was one of the founders of 'Sorelle d'italia in America' founded in 2010; an organization she was very passionate about to keep the beautiful Italian culture and traditions.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, Hartford Hospital, New Britain General and especially Hospice for always giving her confidence, support and outpouring love. She was truly an amazing, strong woman. She was a fighter right until the end.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 9 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St. Southington for a mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, August 11, 2017 from 4-8 p.m.

Donations may be made in Anna's memory to theGYN Oncology Dept., Hospital of Central CT, Attention: Development Office, 100 Grand St. New Britain, CT 06052.