Marie B. Ponzillo

Marie (Battista) Ponzillo, 88, of Southington, CT and formerly of Englewood, FL, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Marie was born on January 16, 1938 in New Haven, CT to the late Joseph and Catherine (Sheridan) Battista. She graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven and was a longtime member of St. Thomas Church in Southington.

Marie worked in various administrative roles with the State of Connecticut. After retirement, she moved to Englewood, FL with her husband Tony and they spent more than 20 years living there together. Marie’s grandchildren were so special to her and she loved them very much. 

Marie is survived by her sons, Joseph Gargano and his wife Beverly of East Haven, CT and Jeff Gargano and his wife Linda of Bristol and her stepson, Ronald Ponzillo of Waterbury; five cherished grandchildren, Joseph Gargano Jr., Danae Serio (Anthony), Paul Gargano (Ryan), Matthew Gargano (Whitney) and Michael Gargano (Janet) and three great-grandchildren, Mia, Anthony Jr. and Enzo. Marie was predeceased by her first husband, Andrew Gargano, her second husband, Anthony Ponzillo and all of her siblings; Joseph “Buddy” Battista (Patricia), James Battista (Shirley), Arthur Battista (Joyce), Almond “Sonny” Provenzo (Marion) and Claire “Dolly” Voos (Carl).

Funeral services will be celebrated privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.