Leonard Corfiati

Leonard Corfiati Sr., 81, of Southington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday September 9, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Dawda) Corfiati for 57 years.

Born on December 7, 1928 in Turi Bari, Italy to the late Francesco Corfiati and Anna (Mazzone) Corfiati, at 18 months old, he came to the United States.

Leonard served his country in the Army during the Korean War in the 169th 43rd Division, based in Germany. He worked as a baker in Cousins Bakery in New Britain for most of his life. He will be remembered for his love of his family, archery, fishing, the Giants and the Yankees.

Besides his wife Dorothy, he is survived by his 3 children; Ann Marie Massey and husband Thomas of Plainville, Leonard Jr. Corfiati and his wife Nancy of Plainville, and Bonnie LaPointe and husband Daniel of Burlington; 7 grandchildren; David Massey and his wife Lesley, Deanna Massey, Nicole LaPointe, Garrit LaPointe, Stephen Corfiati, Amanda and Brian Arsenault; 4 great-grandchildren; Caitlyn, Braedon, Nathan, and Callie Ann. He also leaves behind his brothers Frank Corfiati and wife Shirley of FL, Jack Corfiati and wife Lorraine of Southington, one sister Lucy Malarney of Bristol, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ann and Tom Korytko, a very dear friend, Joanne Golab, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Matteo Corfiati.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Leonard's memory may be made to Hospice of Central Connecticut, 56 West Main Street, Plainville, CT 06062.

Leonard's family extends a special thank you too all those who gave him fantastic care: Ruth, Valerie and Elle from Hospice Care in Plainville, Shirley, his home health aid, and Arlene and Chris, his volunteers.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday September 14th at 9:15am from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, donations in Leonard's memory may be made to Hospice of Central Connecticut, 56 West Main Street, Plainville, CT 06062.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday September 14th at 9:15am from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours.