Marc R. Laviana

In addition to his wife Linda (Brochetti) Laviana, he is survived by his daughter, Tara Jo and her fiancée Paul Phillips of West Hartford; his son Daniel Marc of Berlin; and his faithful dog, Sadie. Also surviving are three brothers, Alan of Avon, Steven of Kensington, and Robert and wife Tina of W. Suffield; a sister-in-law Kathy of Cheshire; a mother-in-law Barbara Brochetti of Kensington, a brother-in-law Stephen and wife Joyce Brochetti of Kensington; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Donald. The family would like to extend their thanks to Hartford Healthcare Hospice for their special care and kindness.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Orville and Jennie “Jill” (Wosczyna) Laviana. He was part owner of Sunny Border Nursery, where he worked for over 48 years. Marc’s true passion was the nursery and growing plants. He was selected as Connecticut Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year and was liked and highly respected by his peers. He served as president of the Connecticut Nurserymen’s Association in 1988. Marc was a member of St. Paul Church and the Berlin Polish Political Club. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 17, at 10 AM directly at St. Paul Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 5-7 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Church.