Dr. Francis Joseph Cornelio

CORNELIO, Dr. Francis Joseph Dr. Francis Joseph Cornelio, 96, of Winsted, died peacefully at Sharon Hospital, Sharon, on Monday (June 28, 2004). He was the husband of Evelyn Cornelio. Born in Winsted, February 29, 1908, a son of the late Joseph M. and Teresa (Esposito) Cornelio, he had lived there all of his life. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Cornelio served on the staff at Winsted Memorial Hospital from 1934 to 1984. He was a graduate of St. Anthony and The Gilbert Schools in Winsted, received degrees at Niagara University, Fordham University and Georgetown Medical School. He interned at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven and during World War II served as an Army doctor. Dr. Cornelio was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, member of the First Order of St. Francis, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, BPOE #844, VFW Post #296, American Medical Assoc., CT State Medical Society and the Litchfield County Medical Society. In addition to his wife of 54 years, he is survived by two daughters, Frances English and her husband, Nels of Southbury, and Teresa Tower and her husband, James of Attleboro, MA; five grandchildren, Joshua English and his wife Jennifer, Scott English, Kyle English and Army Lt. Daniel Tower and Cristin Tower. He was predeceased by his seven siblings. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 3, at 12 Noon, at St. Joseph Church. There are no calling hours. Maloney Funeral Home, 55 Walnut Street, Winsted, is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony School, c/o St. Joseph Church, P.O. Box 808, Winsted, CT 06098.