Phyllis (Robucci) Connell of Mansfield, wife of Jack Connell, died Sept. 28, 2007 at Windham Hospital. She was born in Hartford on Sept. 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Robucci. She had been employed by Travelers Insurance Co. prior to retiring in 1991. She and Jack would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November. She is also survived by two sons, Jack F. Connell Jr. and his wife Chris of Lebanon and Steven A. Connell and his wife Heather of Utica, N.Y. She also leaves her beloved grandson John F. Connell III of Lebanon and several nieces and nephews with special mention to Dawn Riquier who was a close companion also. Phyllis leaves two dear friends, Shirley and Lil. She was predeceased by her sister Eda Carey and brother Anthony L. Robucci. Her family will receive friends at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic on Sunday between 2:00 and 4:00pm. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00am in St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson St. Willimantic, with assembly at the church. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Windham. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson St. Willimantic,CT. 06226. For online memorial guestbook and directions, please visit
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