Victoria J. Bordonaro

WINSTED — Victoria J. Bordonaro, 90, of Torringford Street died April 30, 2010, at her home. She was the widow of Anthony J. Bordonaro, who died in 1997.

Born in Hartford Jan. 1, 1920, daughter of the late Emma (Markham) and Charles Ibell, she had lived in Winsted most of her life.  Prior to her retirement, she had been a registered nurse working at Winsted Memorial Hospital and also on private duty.

Her survivors include two sons, Thomas Bordonaro and his wife, Judy, of Winsted and Richard Bordonaro and his wife, Marion, of Rutland, Vt.; two daughters, Donna Closson of Chicago, Ill., and Victoria Larson of Winsted; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 14, at 11 a.m., at Maloney Funeral Home, Winsted. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Smile Train (smiletrain.org). To leave an online condolence, visit maloneyfuneral.com.

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