In Memory of

Teodoro

Marena

Obituary for Teodoro Marena

Teodoro “Ted” Marena, 83, of Vernon, passed away on April 11, 2022. Ted was born on November 24, 1938, in San Mango Sul Calore, province of Avellino, Italy and was the son of the late Alphonso and Maria (Vozzella) Marena. Ted and his older brother Mario immigrated to the United States in 1951, with little means and not knowing any English except the word “fruit”. Ted had a deep love for the United States, often referring to it as the land of opportunity if you work hard. He carried a copy of the Constitution in his pocket and his ringtone was the song “Coming to America”.
Ted founded Marena Industries in 1960, manufacturing steel parts and selling machinery. He was the President and ran the company until 2020. He was passionate about his work and sharing his knowledge on various topics, particularly about cars and the stock market. He was hardworking, energetic, and resilient. Ted loved and cherished spending time with his family and friends, often gathering, travelling, and sharing a meal. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the San Manghese Social Club.

He sadly leaves behind his wife, Frances, his children Maria Marena of Manchester, Teodoro Marena and his wife Janet of San Jose, CA, Sandra Baldinger and her husband Adam of Wellesley, MA, Diana Lynch of Wethersfield, and stepson Jason Karkevich and his wife Nicole of Clermont, FL. His beloved grandchildren Gina, Enzo, Dante, Matthew, Adam, Cristina, Taylor and Ryan and his great granddaughter Gabryelle. Ted is survived by his sister, Filomena Carney of West Hartford, and his brother Mario Marena of Hartford as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to his parents, Ted was predeceased by his sister Concetta Borea.

Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, health care providers and staff that cared for and supported him at the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center and UConn John Dempsey Hospital.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 4pm-7:30 p.m. at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard’s Terrace, Vernon, CT. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield. Memorial donations can be made to the HealthWell Foundation at www.healthwellfoundation.org. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.