Rocco A. Ponelli

PONELLI Rocco A. Ponelli age 92 of Waterbury, previously of Stratford, beloved husband of Dolores Cialella Ponelli, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. Mr. Ponelli, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army was born in Olyphant, Pa. to the late Angelo and Mary Ponelli and has been a long time area resident. He was a retired supervisor for Avco-Lycoming, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors in addition to his wife include his daughter, Suzanne Ponelli; two grandchildren, Lynn and Scott Brouard; a brother, Thomas Ponelli and his wife, Florence; a sister, Josephine Magnotti and her husband, Gus; a stepson, John Martinelli; a step-daughter-in-law, Elaine Martinelli; four step-grandchildren, John Martinelli III, Brett Martinelli, Stacy Martinelli, and Lisa Lawson and her husband, Josh; a great-granddaughter, Emma Lawson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his beloved first wife, Evelyn Browzdowski Ponelli; three brothers, Dominic, Michael, and Peter; two sisters, Florence and Louise; and a stepson, James Martinelli. The Ponelli family would like to thank the nurses and aides of St. Mary's Hospital and Hospice Unit, Meridian Health Center, and Dr. Ronald A. Zlotoff for their kind and loving care, and would also like to thank the Waterbury Police and Champion Ambulance for their help and support. Funeral services and interment in St. John's Cemetery Stratford will be private. At the family's request calling hours have been omitted. The Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. For more information or to make and online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com