Marcelino Thillet

Marcelino Thillet, 72, of New Britain, beloved husband of Irma Thillet, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Edwardo Thillet and Emilia Rivera.  Marcelino was a long time New Britain resident and was employed as a foreman the New Britain Housing Authority for over 30 years before retiring.

Surviving are his wife, Irma (Romero) Thillet; his children, Edwardo Thillet, Marcelino Thillet Jr., Julio Echevarria, Jeffrey Echevarria, Marcelino Joseph Thillet, and Ananda Lee Thillet; his siblings, Petra Thillet, Julia Thillet, Martha Thillet, and Rafael Thillet; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Lydia Thillet, and Luzmaria Thillet.

Calling hours and funeral services will be held on Friday from 10 AM to 12 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin, 111 Chamberlain Hwy, Berlin, CT.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.