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1926
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Emilio Macri Obituary
Emilio Macri Sr., 89, formerly of West Hartford, CT, passed away on March 26, 2016 at Croton Manor ALF in Sarasota, FL. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna Maria (Zambrella) Macri. He was born in Gioiosa Ionica, Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy in 1926 and became a member of the Italian Military Police Force (Carabinieri) in 1943. He emigrated to Hartford, CT and married in 1953. In 1948, he began working at Dettenborn Woodworking Company. Later he worked for Zambrella Landscaping, which became Macri Landscape Service. He was also a home builder and built his own home which his family lived in for 45 years. In 1975, he started E & J Carpentry with his business partner Jack McFadden. After retiring in 1999, he enjoyed beach outings along the CT shore line and leisure vacations in New England. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, grilling outdoors, winemaking, playing cards and bocce. In his younger years, he played the accordion, joining in with some of his brothers who sang and played guitars. At Christmas time, he meticulously decorated his house, dressed as Santa and visited children in the family. In 2009, after his wife died, Emilio relocated to Florida and lived with family for a short time, before moving into Mary's On Bayshore ALF in Venice. Many thanks to everyone at the assisted living homes for their good care during his later years. He is survived by his son, Emilio, Jr., of Sarasota and his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Dan Street, of Myakka City, FL. He is also survived by his sister, Rose Fuda of Venice, FL and two sisters-in-law (Margaret Macri, Vernon, CT and Frances Macri, Port Charlotte, FL), several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters who lived in Italy (Guilia and Carmela) and five brothers (Frank, Joseph, Albert, Orlando and Mario). Family and friends will be received Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main Street, West Hartford from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a prayer service at 11 a.m. A private burial will follow at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Palms-Robarts Funeral Home of Sarasota had care of transportation arrangements from Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to Roskamp Institute, 2040 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com.
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Emilio Macri Jr
April 18, 2016
My father was a truly unique man. He truly loved his wife (Maria'). He truly loved his daughter (Mary Anna') and me (Jr'). He truly loved his mother and father and his large family of brothers and sisters and their families; and his cousins and their families; and was truly loved and respected by his wife's families (the Zambrella's and the Buccino's). We all truly loved him back.
Born and schooled in Italy, he was proud and honored to be an Italian Military Police Officer; you could tell every time he showed you a photo of him in his uniform (he had an 8 x 10 colored one on display at home and a wallet-sized B/W that he carried with him), as a big smile would come across his face. He was proud and honored to travel to America, where he was reunited with brothers and sisters and their families. He was proud and honored to meet his future wife in 1952, as they courted for awhile and were married in 1953. He worked hard as a carpenter and a residential home builder and a landscaper; he learned the trades well, with the help of good friends (Peter Andrighetti & Jack McFadden) his brothers and his in-laws; he found that life in America was good, if you worked hard to earn it. So he taught us kids to respect and honor the homeland and our education. He showed us the way and he showed his family and friends that anyone can provide for the family and can earn the American Dream, too. But all that aside, he was a jolly man. He was the life of every party or family event. Everyone wanted to say hello to Emilio. They all wanted to have a glass of wine or drink a beer with Emilio. They all wanted to have their picture taken by Emilio, or with Emilio. They all wanted to get visited by Santa Claus' every Christmas. They all drove by the 360 Ranch during the holidays to see what kind of decorations were on display in the yard and around the house; it was spectacular sight to see; a mini-Constitution Plaza in WH. He was always smiling and laughing and kept everyone smiling and laughing with him; whatever we were doing together, he kept us happy. There was always somewhere else he wanted us to go; someone else to visit; of course he enjoyed the beach and the picnics and we would spend all day and half the night, or maybe even spend the weekend each time. If he found a place he liked (Lake George NY, Niagara Falls NY, RI shoreline, Cape Cod, Virginia Beach, to name a few) we would go and enjoy those locations for days at a time. We hosted many parties at our house on a Saturday night or Sunday and Dad would start up the charcoal fireplace and cooked hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sausage, baked potatoes, corn on the cob and anything else that he liked to grill, for everyone to enjoy. The adults would play Bocce and Italian cards late into the night; the kids would play pool, basketball and board games and everyone would have plenty of fun. The family birthday parties and weddings and anniversary parties always brought out the best in Dad, too; he would take pictures and movies of everyone having fun dancing and singing and socializing; but, that's not all he did at those events; he danced and sang and socialized as much as the best of them.
We truly had an All-American type of family and Dad was a key to it all. He made our home a paradise to live in; outside, a fenced in back yard with a bocce court, a basketball court and inside a rec room and bar and pool table and plenty of room to play. He enjoyed entertaining company at the house or at parties and events elsewhere; it didn't matter where he was or what he was doing; he kept smiling and laughing and it was contagious for all the people around him.
I am, and always will be, proud and honored to have had a Dad that was so kind and generous to me, my sister, my mother and the huge family we all had, and the circle of friends that he had, that was so much a part of his life. I can only hope and pray that he will continue that tradition of keeping people happy where he is travelling to next. May God Bless You, Dad!!!
Jerry Macri
April 9, 2016
Uncle Emilio was the best. He cared very deeply for his family his siblings, his friends and I feel especially his nieces and nephews. When we would visit Hartford or when he would come to South Bend he always wanted to do things with us. Miniature golf the beach the amusement park, billiards, go to great restaurants, and the list went on and on. He really cared and had a great time with us. He was funny caring and had a great sense of humor. He will always have a special place in my heart and I'm sure in many many others. God and our past Family members and friends will welcome him with open arms. Goodbye uncle we love you.
Emilio (Junior) and Mary Ann you will be in our thoughts and prayers. If there's anything we can do in this time of need please feel free to let us know. We love you. Hope to see you this summer. With love Jerry, Margy, Gerard, Jacob, and Jonathon.
Tina
April 3, 2016
Mac, sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Elliot Kravitt
April 3, 2016
Our thoughts are with you all. Your dad will be your guardian angel. Elliot and Lynne
Susan Besaw
April 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Your father was a great man and the memories will last forever. Love, Sue Besaw
Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home
April 3, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
Ruth Dawiczyk (Bruno)
April 2, 2016
Some of my favorite childhood memories include the times I was invited to go to Ocean Beach in New London with my best friend Mary Ann and her family.
Mr. Macri would drive us in his green Cadillac starting out early in the am and we wouldn't come home until late at night. It was always a full day of swimming, eating and rides at the park, my favorite being the flying cages.
Mr. Macri was so much fun. He was always kind to me and made me feel so welcome.
Mary Ann and Emilio I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. He was a special man and may your precious memories of him give you comfort. God bless and love, Ruth
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