Beverly Briatico

Beverly (Kemp) Briatico, 89, of Bristol, Widow of Francis Briatico, passed away peacefully at the Hospital of Central Connecticut-New Britain on July 26, 2025. Born on August 23, 1935 in Bristol, VT, she was a daughter of the late Henry D. and Grace (Purinton) Kemp. After the passing of her father, Beverly stayed with an aunt and uncle who owned a general store while her mother and siblings relocated to CT where she would later join them. Her mother remarried to better provide for her five children. There they would build a farm on Mt. Vernon Rd. Later in 1953, she would graduate from Southington High School, a spelling bee champion. After high school, she worked at the E. Ingraham Co. here in Bristol. On the 6th of November, 1954, she would be married. In March of 1955, she gave birth to her first child, Thomas. Soon after, her daughter Donna was born. After the birth of her children, Beverly would get employment with Quality Coils, Inc where she would retire after more than 25 years. Beverly briefly entered Ingraham manor to rehabilitate after a fall and made quite the impression as the staff absolutely adored her. Beverly was an avid bowler and would receive many trophies. She enjoyed walking, often up to three miles daily. She was a supporter of the March of Dimes and would walk to fund raise. She was a member of the Order of the Sons of Italy and St. Anthony's Church, where she would enjoy playing Bingo with her friends. Beverly enjoyed laughter and would become loved by everyone she encountered. She enjoyed unexpected guests and would never turn anyone away. She was generous and truly a beacon of light to everyone that knew her. Beverly is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Donna and Ghislain Couture of Bristol, CT; her half-brother John Doyle, Jr.; six grandchildren Douglas F. Briatico, Heather Small, Kristy Jennetta, Christopher, Bryan, and Rachel Couture; eight great grandchildren Douglas D., Darion, Joshua, and Selah Briatico, Nathan and Kaitlyn Couture, Morgan and Mikaila Amyot, Reyna Acevedo, and Giuseppe Jennetta, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Thomas D. Briatico, her brother Ralph Kemp, and her three sisters Natalie Coss, Marlene Tomms, and Dorothy Cyr. A funeral service will be held Monday, August 4th at 11am at DuPont Funeral Home, 25 Bellevue Ave, Bristol. Calling hours will be from 10-11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DuPont Funeral Home to help the family with Beverly's final disposition. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Beverly Briatico (Kemp), please visit our Tree Store.