Loretta Ann Palliardi

Loretta Ann (Onorato) Palliardi, of Andover, CT passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2017. Loretta was born and raised in an Italian Community in Paterson, NJ. She was the daughter of James and Raechel (Portella) Onorato also of Paterson, NJ. Loretta was very proud of her Italian heritage and upbringing. A devout Catholic, she spent much of her spare time helping or teaching at the church. She earned a Masters in Education from Michigan State University and taught Home Economics at the Academy of The Holy Family in Baltic, CT for many years. She also owned and operated her own cleaning business. She is survived by her former husband and best friend, Leopold Palliardi Sr., their four children, Laurie, Leo, Jr., Mary and Christine, six grandchildren, PJ, Kyla, Jack, Ivy, Sofia and Dominic, her brother, Jim and a beloved extended family of in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. She is predeceased by her parents and dear brother, Frank Onorato. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 11am to 12:15pm at Watkins Funeral Home 142 East Center St. Manchester, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 pm at St. Maurice Church 32 Hebron Road Bolton. Burial will be private in Townsend Cemetery Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to The Academy of the Holy Family 54 West Main Street P.O. Box 691 Baltic, CT 06330. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com



Visitation DetailsFriday, March 31st, 2017 11:00am - 12:15pm, Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsFriday, March 31st, 2017 1:00pm, St. Maurice Church
Interment DetailsTownsend Cemetery