Cocolla, Mary L. Lombardo
Mary L. (Lombardo) Cocolla passed away peacefully on
December 15, 2021 at age 97. She was born June 20, 1924 in Hartford, CT and at age 9 moved to Italy with her parents, Vincenzo & Santa Lombardo, where she would meet her husband Salvatore Cocolla.
In October 1946 they were wed and she returned with her husband to the United States in 1947. They lived the majority of their lives in West Hartford, where they raised two children and later two grandchildren. Mary worked for CT Spring Corp until her retirement and supported her husband in his business, the Professional Barber Shop, until his retirement at age 83. She spent her golden years traveling with her husband and enjoying the company of her children, grandchildren, and family.
She was a pillar of support to everyone in her life, always ready with a hug, a meal, or a secretly stashed twenty dollar bill from her purse. “Shh, don’t tell your
grandfather.” Don’t worry, we never did. She always hosted every holiday and showed her love through the delicious dishes she shared with her family. She will forever be missed.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Salvatore and daughter Virginia Hawkins Cocolla. She leaves behind
her son Peter Cocolla and daughter-in-law Mary P. Cocolla; her grandchildren Mychal Cocolla and his
wife Krystal and Daniel Cocolla and fiancé; her greatgrandchildren Giulianna and Nicolas Cocolla; her sister
Anna Amato and brother-in-law Gaetano Amato; her nephews Joseph and Anthony Amato and family; and her cousins, nieces, and nephews on the Cocolla side.
Calling hours will be at the Sheehan-hilborn-breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave, West Hartford on Sunday, December 19 between 2:00-4:00 pm with Words of Remembrance beginning at 4:00 pm. Family and guests may gather at Sheehan-hilborn-breen Funeral Home on Monday, December 20 at 9:30 am for the 10:00 am Funeral Home Service. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, 200 Whitman Avenue, West Hartford.
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