MARCO S. SAVONA

May 24, 1933 - March 26, 2012

Mr. Marco S. Savona, 78, of New Britain entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family at home. He was the son of Biagio and Phyllis (Bonanno) Savona. He was born in New London, Conn., and was a lifelong resident of New Britain. He attended schools in New London and was also a graduate of CCSU with a degree in accounting. He was employed as a CFO for the Abbott Ball Co. for many years and worked up until the time of his death. He was a Korean War veteran having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of St. Ann Church. He was past president of the New Britain Musical Club and a Trustee of the Connecticut Opera. He was a volunteer for the Constructive Workshop and was an avid music and theater lover and loved to travel and was a beach-goer. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda (Colosimo) Savona of New Britain; one daughter, Laura M. Savona of Newington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lorenzo and his wife, Susan Savona, of Milton, Mass., Leonardo M. Savona and his wife, Kristen Repa, of Canton, Mass.; one sister, Anna Salke of Waterford; four grandchildren, Jacob, Isaac, Amelia Savona and Penelope Repa Savona; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Gasper and Salvatore Savona. Funeral services with full military honors will be held Thursday, March 29, 2012, 10:45 a.m., from Venskunas Funeral Home, 670 Stanley St., New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon from St. Ann Church. Entombment will be in the Garden Mausoleum at St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Britain. The flag will be presented to his wife. His family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Goodspeed Opera House Attn: Gloria Gorton, P.O. Box, A East Haddam, CT 06423 or charity of choice. To send online expressions of sympathy visit www.venskunasfuneralhome.com.