Theresa Barella

14 October 1918 - 2 January 2005

Register-Citizen Obituary

TORRINGTON - Theresa Barella, 86, formerly of 244 Forest St., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at Wolcott Hall.

Born Oct. 14, 1918, in Torrington, daughter of the late Clorindo and Frances (Guillou) Barella, she was employed by Cigna for 28 years, retiring in 1979. She was an avid bingo and card player.

She leaves behind two brothers, Frank Barella of Plattsburgh, N.Y., and Clorindo Barella of New Hartford, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by four sisters, Emma Smith, Rosemary Hall, Catherine and Levia Barella, and two brothers, Ernest and Richard Barella.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Francis Church. Burial will follow at Saint Francis Old Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Phalen Funeral Home, 285 Migeon Ave., in Torrington.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Francis Church, 160 Main St., Torrington, CT.

Waterbury Republican Obituary

Miss Theresa Barella

Retired from Cigna

TORRINGTON - Theresa Barella, 86, formerly of 244 Forest St., died Sunday, Jan. 2, at Wolcott Hall.

Miss Barella was born Oct. 14, 1918, in Torrington, daughter of the late Clorindo and Frances (Guillou) Barella. She worked for Cigna for 28 years, until her retirement in 1979, and her hobbies included playing bingo and cards.

She leaves two brothers, Frank Barella of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and Clorindo Barella of New Hartford.

Arrangements: Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Church. Burial St. Francis Old Cemetery. Calling hour 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Phalen Funeral Home, 295 Migeon Ave.

Contributions: St Francis Church, 160 Main St., Torrington 06790.