Vincent F. Casella

Vincent F. Casella, 92, of Newington, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Vita (Angelo) Casella for 71 years. Born in Marlborough, the ninth child of the late Louis and Mary (Calamari) Casella, he attended Marlborough grammar school where he played baseball, and graduated from East Hampton High School and was then employed by Colt's Manufacturing Co. Vincent honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II for three years as a Technical Sergeant in the 98th infantry in Hawaii and Japan. He was also employed by various propane gas companies and retired after 40 years of service. He was an avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed card games and extensively traveled around the country with his wife. He also looked forward to his annual Army reunions. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Newington and of various clubs and associations including the VFW, and loved all types of animals and wildlife. Along with his wife, he leaves a brother, Raymond Chester Casella of Pinellas Park, FL, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his six brothers and two sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 14th, from 11:30 to 12:00 p.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.