Vincenza (Barone) Coco

Vincenza (Barone) Coco, 91, dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Vincenza will be remembered for her kind nature, her deep love for her family and for always putting others before herself.

Vincenza was born in Villasmundo, Province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy on June 6th, 1933, to her late parents Sebastiano and Giuseppa (Rossitto) Barone. She immigrated to the United States with her family in 1966, where she resided in New Britain, CT for 20 years before settling in Berlin, CT. Vincenza was employed by Stanley Works/Tools in New Britain, CT for 25 years. Vincenza had many talents. She was an amazing seamstress, crocheter and baker.

Vincenza was a member of St. Paul Church in Berlin, CT. During her retirement years, she took so much pride in her cooking, baking, and crocheting. She made the most delicious Italian cookies and baked goods for her family and friends to enjoy. She would crochet beautiful blankets and winter hats for her great grandchildren. Most of all, she treasured the time spent with family and friends.

Vincenza is survived by her daughter, Lina Parafati of Berlin; her son, Vincent Coco and his wife Kathy of Newington; her cherished grandchildren, Cathy Bassermann and husband Michael, Sal Parafati and wife Debbie, Enzo Parafati and wife Stephanie, all of Berlin, Michael Coco and girlfriend Heather Staubley of Bristol and Jennifer Kierce and husband Kyle of Berlin.  She also leaves her five great grandchildren that she adored, Remi, Marco and Mia Parafati and Khloe and Claire Kuckel. In addition to her immediate family, Vincenza is survived by her brothers, Jimmy Barone and wife Rose, and Sofio Barone and wife Maria all of Florida; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She also leaves her dear and loyal neighbors, Sally (Michael) Mukon and Angela (Salvatore) Rossitto and her closest confidant, cousin Giuseppa "Pippa" Rossitto. Vincenza is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Natale Coco; her parents, Sebastiano and Giuseppa (Rossitto) Barone; her dear sister, Giuseppa "Peppina" Caronia and brother-in-law Sebastiano Caronia; and her son-in-law, Bruno Parafati.

The Parafati and Coco families extend their deepest appreciation to Hartford Healthcare's Hospice nurses Susan and Melanie; Autumn Lake Healthcare with a special thank you to Vincenza's devoted and loving neighbors Sally Mukon and Angela Rossitto.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM at St. Paul Church, 461 Alling Street, Kensington.  Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in New Britain. Calling hours will be held Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Berlin.