Obituary of Fernando Penarroya
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Fernando Penarroya, 76, of New Britain, died Friday at his daughter's home in New Britain. Born in Barcelona, Spain, he had lived in New Britain for forty years and was employed at the Fafnir Bearing Company retiring fifteen years ago. While in Spain, Fernando was a well known Champion Middleweight Boxer and was an avid fan of FC Barcelona Soccer Team. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church.
Mr. Penarroya is survived by his wife Conchita (Giner) Penarroya, his daughter Rebecca Penarroya and her husband Scott Blanchette of New Britain; and his sister, Lydia Dura Garcia of Barcelona, Spain.
Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday (Nov.29,2012) at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Church 1755 Stanley Street New Britain. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Kidney Foundation 1463 Highland Ave. Cheshire, CT 06410-1216.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Fernando
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Farrell Funeral Home