Christine M. Annelli

1921 - 2013

Christine M. Annelli, 91, of Berlin, formerly of Haddam Neck, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 in Meriden. She was the wife of the late Steve Annelli. She was born in Middletown, CT on December 16, 1921 and was the daughter of the late John and Carmela (Paranzino) Labbadia. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church. Christine served as Chaplain, Past President, and State Commander of the Wives of the Submarine Veterans of WWII, Thames River Chapter in Groton, CT. For many years, she and her husband ran the Annelli Farm in Haddam Neck and supplied livestock and fresh vegetables to their many loyal customers. She is survived by her loving family, a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Colleen Annelli of Meriden, a daughter, Cynthia Kolman of Meriden, a brother, Dr. Nicholas Labbadia of New Hartford, and a sister, Joanne Jennings of Clinton. Her four grandchildren include Jason Campagna and his wife, Madalina of Austin, Texas, Stephen Annelli, Jr. of Meriden and his fiancée, April Roy, Stefanie Annelli of Stamford, and Jonathan Annelli of Meriden. She also leaves a great grandchild, Marco Campagna and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Annelli was predeceased by a brother, John Labbadia and a sister, Mary Labbadia. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 9am from the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High Street, Middletown, followed by a mass of Christian burial in Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage Street, East Berlin at 10:30am. Burial will be in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4-7pm. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.