Delizia "Dolly" (Cancellieri) Conochalla

September 30, 1919 - February 1, 2017

Delizia"Dolly" Conochalla 97, of Largo, Fl, passed away on February 1, 2017, in Largo. She was born in Vittoria, Italy moved to New Britain at the age of 2, summered at Great Hammock Beach in Old Saybrook and has been a Florida resident since 2006. Dolly is a graduate of Hartford Public High School, Class of 1938. She and her late husband owned and operated a Charlie’s Market in the New Britain for many years. She also worked as an administrative assistant for the Department of Labor for the State of Connecticut for 15 years. She is predeceased by her parents, John Cancellieri and Carmella (Rizza) Cancellieri; husband, Charles Conochalla; brother, Salvatore Cancellieri and his wife Josephine; her sister, Janet Lubas. Survivors include her daughter, Angela Conochalla of Largo, FL; sister, Angela Cafaro of Largo, FL, sisters-in-law, Mary Gaudette and her husband Richard of New Hartford; and Eleanor Conochalla of Wethersfield; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and one grand-cat, “Chellie”. Dolly was a member of St. Ann Church, New Britain. She was active in numerous civic groups including, serving as President of the following clubs, the Italian Women’s Civic Club, the Ladies of Daly Council, Knights of Columbus, St. Ann’s Ladies Guild, and the Women’s Group of the Italian Fraternal Society. Dolly also volunteered weekly for the New Britain Senior Center as well as New Britain General Hospital. Private entombment was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Britain. A memorial Mass at St. Ann Church, New Britain will be celebrated in July at a time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (800) 822-6344. Dolly asks family and friends to give each other a hug, and to perform a random act of kindness for someone. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Arden Court in Largo, FL, for their loving care over the past five years. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com