Obituary of Sistilo Bissoni

OBITUARIES Sistilio J. "Bill� Bissoni, 89, of New Britain, died Saturday Night at an area convalescent home. Born in Italy, the son of the late Nicholas and Josephine Bissoni, he lived most of his life in New Britain and was a mason with the family business, Bessoni Brothers, for many years retiring twenty seven years ago. He was an active member of St. Ann�s Church, where he was a collector for many years, he was a member of the Marchegian Society and the 8th Ward Democratic Club. Bill is survived by his wife Gertrude (Janswick) Bissoni, his daughter Eileen and her husband Jerry Coombs of New Britain, two sons William and Diane Bissoni of Southington and Thomas Bissoni of Southington; six grandchildren William Bissoni, Jr., Jeffrey Bissoni, Thomas Bissoni, Jr., Leanne Mirisola, Elizabeth DiLernia and Jeremy Coombs; several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson Michael Bissoni. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 10:00 A.M. from the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. at St. Ann�s Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery New Britain. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude�s Children�s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105.