Groton - Anna Verzino Kiely, 86, of 600 Meridian St., Groton, passed away Saturday evening at Fairview in Groton.
She was born in Naples, Italy, on Sept. 30, 1921. She was the daughter of Dominico and Maria Buongiovann Verzino. Anna considered her parents to be her main influence in how to handle herself in life. She married Thomas M. Kiely, Jr., on Aug. 30, 1974, on the 9th hole at Pequot Golf Course in Stonington. He passed away on Feb. 13, 2004. She had retired as a designer at EB Company in Groton, and was a member of the Bible Students of Groton and New London.
Anna is survived by two sons, Vincent Impellitteri of Uncasville, and Daniel Impellitteri of Colchester; two step sons, Thomas J. Kiely of New London, and Patrick M. Kiely of Sheffield, Mass.; a step daughter, Marguerite A. Kiely of New London; a sister, Antoinette Silic of California; as well as seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a brother, Guido Verzino, and a sister, Livia Spoto.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., on Wednesday afternoon at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Broad St., New London. There are no visiting hours.
Byles-Groton Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donations in her memory may be directed to the Visiting Nurse Association of SE CT, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford, CT 06385.
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