Idella P. Brunoli, 94, of Manchester, Conn., and Naples, Fla., wife of the late Fred J. Brunoli Sr., passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her family. She was born on December 6, 1925 in Houlton, Maine to the late Horace and Hilda (McPherson) Miller. She is survived by her son Fred J. Brunoli, Jr. and his companion Laura Curro of Naples; her daughters Donna M. Brunoli-Conyers and her husband Ronald of Manchester, and Cheryl A. Punt of Seattle, Wash.; her sister Doris M. Larocque of West Harftord; her eight grandchildren, Fred J. Brunoli III, Michael Brunoli and his wife Sheri, Tricia Kajlik and her husband Alex, Matthew R. Conyers, Peter T. Conyers, Marisa A. Conyers, Christopher S. Punt and his companion Vanessa Hunt, and Donna-Marie Frankel and her husband Dr. Jason Frankel. In addition, she had seven great grandchildren Cole J. Brunoli, Nico J. Brunoli, Luca J. Brunoli, Mason L. Kajlik, Adriana E. Kajlik, Lino M. Melillo and Ronen S. Frankel. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and many dear friends. Idella worked for Pratt & Whitney, Crestfield Convalescent Home and other small businesses in Manchester. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, St. Bartholomew’s Mother’s Circle and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling, going to the movies and the beach, playing golf with Fred and her weekly games of Bingo. She also appreciated a good card game and a well-told love story. Most of all, she loved time spent with family and friends. She was at peace when she was with family and friends, and talking about their lives. Her favorite days were holidays and family functions where she often made her legendary lasagna and eggplant parmesan. She loved to laugh and had a spirited personality. The family thanks the staff at Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their compassion and their kindness during Idella’s time with them. She grew close with the second shift staff during her time at Woodlake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget Church (St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish), 80 Main Street, Manchester followed by a burial in St. James Cemetery. Family and friends may join the family on Sunday, January 12th from 3-6 p.m. at John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.