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Marlene Colella Obituary
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Valerie (Milish) Colella. Marlene was a former Southington and New Britain resident before moving to Newington in 1979. She was formerly employed at Aetna and The Hartford before retiring. Marlene was a member of the Civic Chorus at Hartt School of Music and a devoted member of Bethany Covenant Church where she was a Stephen's Minister and sang in the Sanctuary Choir.
Surviving are a daughter, Tracy Cicerella of New Britain; two grandchildren, Bryan Keith Backiel and Rachel Marlene Hernandez; three great-grandchildren, Jonathan Antonio Hernandez, Ava Marie Hernandez and Baylee Keith Backiel-Armento; and a special friend, Linda Berberian. In addition to her husband, Marlene was predeceased by her daughter, Robin Cicerella-Seed.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11 AM at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin. Interment will be in the Bethany Covenant Church Memorial Garden. Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Covenant Church. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Marlene with the family in the online guest book @ www.ericksonhansen.com
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Cousin Heather
February 21, 2023
Cousin Heather
February 21, 2023
March 2002
Marlene Colella, Heather Colella, Emily Manafort
Heather Colella
February 17, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Cousin Marlene. Our fathers were brothers...hers (Albert) the oldest of 10, mine (Fred) the youngest. I was literally just thinking about her a few days ago as I reflected on a picture I had in my hands and was going to try and locate her.
The last time I saw her was perhaps 20 years ago. Auntie Emily and I went by for a visit. We had an afternoon of great laughs.
My heartfelt condolences are with you all.
-Heather
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