- Date Of Birth: May 4, 1937
- Date Of Death: May 2, 2022
- State: Connecticut
Nancy “Tina” Interlandi, 84 of Newington, CT, passed away at home on Monday, May 2nd. She was the loving wife of her predeceased husband Joseph, to whom she was married for over 57 years. Tina is survived by her sons, Eugene Interlandi of Newington, CT, John Interlandi and daughter-in-law Kerri Powers Interlandi of Canton, CT, and Joseph Interlandi of Hartford, CT. She also is survived by several siblings, nieces and nephews in Sicily. Tina was born to her father, Sebastiano Bordonaro and her mother Carmela Bordonaro (Carnevalini). Growing up in Sicily at a young age, Tina and her sisters, Lina, Bianca, Olga and brother Pippo, lost their mother Carmela in a tragic bus accident. Reliance on each other and sacrifice were essential elements of growing up after their loss. With their father being away at work, Tina would run the family’s farm with her siblings by her side in order to ensure having enough resources to move forward. Sacrifice during post-WWII Sicily included not being formally-schooled, which enabled only one sibling to continue with education. As a young woman of 23, she departed for the United States from Sicily and worked as a professional seamstress and dressmaker. She met Joseph, fell in love, married, and the couple moved into their Newington home in 1965, where they raised their family of three sons. Tina’s passion was to cook for her family; pasta, meatballs, and chicken cutlets were the staple of her dining room table. Everyone adored her fine Sicilian cooking and generous heart and smile. Tina’s focus was always on her family and others. She offered all who knew her the gifts of kindness, compassion, and gentleness. The conversation was never about her but always about those in her company. She will be deeply missed and we are so thankful for the blessing of being a part of this remarkable woman’s life and journey. The family would like to thank Tina’s primary caregiver, Jennifer Hubbard-Paul, for her many years of companionship, dedication, and most of all, love.
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