- Date Of Birth: April 3, 1944
- Date Of Death: March 8, 2017
- State: Connecticut
Delina Ferretti, 72, of Colchester, passed away early Wednesday morning (March 8, 2017) at the Marlborough Health Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Glasgow, Scotland on April 3, 1944, she was the daughter of Gino and Helen (Hamilton) Ferretti. At age 15, Delina scored highest in scholastic and academics in all of Scotland. After emigrating from Scotland to America in 1962, she continued her education at Trinity College and received a BS in Biology with high honors. She was offered a 4 year scholarship at Yale to continue her education. However, her career would bring her to California and to Stanford University Hospital where she ran the Hematology & Oncology clinics at the University Hospital. Her career culminated as an oncology research consultant in the medical field. She retired a few years ago and as a final gift to the advancement of oncological studies, Delina became an organ donor for the purpose of medical research. Prior to moving to California, Delina was an avid bowler. In 1970 – Delina won the Eastern Ladies Tournament, 1975 – 47th Annual CT State tournament held at Holiday Lanes in Manchester & Gillette in Middletown. Won 2nd place doubles with Kathy Wickham and took women’s all events and team triples.
