Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
Claire (Marinelli) Robert, 87, of Waterbury and formerly of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.
Claire was born in Waterbury, Conn., May 3, 1928, daughter of the late Carmine and Mary (Marzano) Marinelli. She was a graduate of Croft High School. She worked for many years as an executive assistant for Peter and Paul Manufacturing Company and Timex Corporation. Upon her retirement she was able to do what she loved most and that was to spend time with her loving family.
Claire was an avid sports fan. In her younger years she enjoyed skiing and tennis and was a lifelong New York Yankees and UCONN women’s basketball fan. However, her favorite sporting events to attend were those played by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her presence will be missed on every field and court in the greater Waterbury area. She will be remembered for her kind heart, unconditional love, impeccable style and warm smile. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Claire is survived by her daughter, Louise Graziano of Middlebury; three grandchildren, Robert and (Mary) Graziano of Watertown, Jenn and (Joe) Yamin of Middlebury and Jill and (Brandon) Warburton of Park City, Utah; seven great-grandchildren, Daniel and Derek Graziano; Juliana, Michael and Mathew Yamin; and Elle and Gracie Warburton; and three brothers, Paul, Roger and (Lucy) and Carmen and (Laura) Marinelli. She was predeceased by her brothers Peter, Anthony and Dom Marinelli. Claire also will be missed by her lifelong friends, Sandy, Kathy and Keith and her neighbors, Judy and Nelsa.
Her funeral will be Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home at 430 Chase Parkway in Waterbury to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A calling hour will be Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, 29 Central Ave., Waterbury, CT 06702.
For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
