Rafaela "Lena" (Cerruto) McGrath

Rafaela “Lena” (Cerruto) McGrath, 94, of Torrington, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2015, at Valerie Manor surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 25, 1920 in Harwinton, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Marianna (Silano) Cerruto. She was the wife of the late Edward Patrick McGrath.

Her work history included office work for thirty years at Fitzgerald Manufacturing, twelve years at Goodwin Insulation, and Putnam Hallmark from which she retired in 2002.  She was a loving and faithful person who devoted her entire life to her faith and her family. Lena enjoyed spending time with her family especially her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. She was a lifetime congregant of Christian Apostolic Church where she served as its long-time treasurer.

Lena is survived by her daughter, Patricia Jacob and her husband, Solomon; her brother George Cerruto, her grandchildren Susan Kinahan, Charleen Cotton, Lynn Carbone and Darren Carbone; nine great- grandchildren Shelby, Riley, Katelyn, Christopher, Dolan, Brandon, Severino, Alessandro, Maya Rafaela; nieces Delene Weingart and Lynn Jurgensen; nephews George and Brian Cerruto and 9 great-nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brother Raymond and her sister Grace.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2015, at Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St., Torrington, CT. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Calling hours will take place prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in Lena’s name may be made to Christian Apostolic Church, 237 Funston Ave., Torrington, CT 06790. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.cookfuneralhomect.com.