Marlene Anita Colella

Marlene Anita Colella, 85, of Newington, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.  She was the widow of David J. Kuzmech who died in 2004.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Valerie (Milish) Colella.  Marlene was a former Southington and New Britain resident before moving to Newington in 1979.  She was formerly employed at Aetna and The Hartford before retiring.  Marlene was a member of the Civic Chorus at Hartt School of Music and a devoted member of Bethany Covenant Church where she was a Stephen’s Minister and sang in the Sanctuary Choir.

Surviving are a daughter, Tracy Cicerella of New Britain; two grandchildren, Bryan Keith Backiel and Rachel Marlene Hernandez; three great-grandchildren, Jonathan Antonio Hernandez, Ava Marie Hernandez and Baylee Keith Backiel-Armento; and a special friend, Linda Berberian. In addition to her husband, Marlene was predeceased by her daughter, Robin Cicerella-Seed.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11 AM at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin.  Interment will be in the Bethany Covenant Church Memorial Garden.  Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Covenant Church.  Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.