ELIZABETH NERI

NERI, ELIZABETH A. “BETTY” Torrington- Elizabeth A. “Betty” Neri, 88, of Queens Rd., died Friday, December 26, 2014, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington. She was the beloved wife of the late Americo “Ted” Neri. Mrs. Neri was born in Torrington on June 11, 1926, daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Koval) Tomala and had been a lifelong Torrington resident. She was an active lifelong communicant of Sacred Heart Church, serving as a trustee of the Church, a member of the Altar Society, choir, and volunteer at many Church functions. Betty was a member of Yednota, a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, a volunteer at the Warner Theater, and a member of the Yankee Chorale Choir. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. Survivors include three sons; Philip J. Neri and his wife, Helen Tyczenski of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Mark D. Neri and his wife, Karen, and Barry F. Neri, all of Torrington, a sister, Mary T. Tomala of Torrington, two granddaughters; Kristen Neri and Jessica Neri, two step granddaughters; Kelsey Pollutro and Kyla Pollutro, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held TUESDAY, December 30, 2014 at 9:30a.m. from Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington to Sacred Heart Church, 116 Grove St., Torrington for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30a.m. Burial will follow in New St. Francis Cemetery, Torrington. Friends may call SUNDAY, December 28, 2014 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, c/o The Pastoral Center, 160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790. To offer an online condolence, please visit www.gleesonryanfuneralhome.com