Edward P. DRAGHI Sr.

DRAGHI, Edward P., Sr. Edward P. Draghi, Sr., 84, of South Glastonbury, beloved husband of Margaret "Blondie" Draghi, died Monday (February 1, 2010) at Hartford Hospital. Born August 14, 1925, in Hartford, son of the late Angelo and Guiseppina (Scaglia) Draghi he was a life long resident of South Glastonbury. Ed was the first mechanic to work for the Town of Glastonbury, he retired in 1984 as a foreman after 32 years of service. He co-owned and operated the Nayaug Berry Patch in South Glastonbury while working for the town and was known for his peaches that he grew. Ed was a lifetime member of the Matson Hill Community Club, a member of the POC and the Army-Navy Club in Manchester and was an Army veteran of World War II. Ed had a passion for cooking Italian dishes, and enjoyed going to the casino, his dog, Josie, and the Heartbreak Hotel. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Edward P. Draghi, Jr. and his wife, Sandra, Vincent Draghi and Jeannine Draghi, all of South Glastonbury; a granddaughter, Nicole Draghi; three brothers and their wives, David Draghi of South Glastonbury, Gino and Sandra Draghi of South Glastonbury, Peter and Phyllis Draghi of South Windsor; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers and a sister, Aldo Draghi, Larry Draghi, Louise Mulazzi, Andrew Draghi and Nate Draghi. The family would like to thank his caregiver, Teresa, for her care and compassion, and a special friend, Jennie Palmer, for all the help and time spent with Ed. Funeral service will be Thursday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m., in the Congregational Church of South Glastonbury (corner of Main and High Sts). Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, TODAY, from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center, 85 Retreat Ave., Hartford, CT. 06102.