Naugatuck-Elsa (Fernandez) Colina, age 85, widow of Lawrence Colina, Sr., passed away on Monday September 23, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital.

She was born in Boston, MA on January 24, 1939, daughter of the late Raymond Fernandez and Elsa (Omil) Fernandez.   She was a longtime Naugatuck resident and retired from Bozuttos Inc. in Cheshire after many years of service.  Elsa was an active member of the Prospect Senior Center and Prospect Congregational Church.  Her friendliness and outgoing personality will be remembered by her loving family and many dear friends.

Elsa leaves to cherish her memory, her son Mark Colina of Naugatuck; her many cousins, including Charles and James Rodriguez and Ignacia Martinez; and many other relatives and close friends.  She was predeceased by her son Lawrence Colina, Jr.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday September 28, 2024 from 1 to 2 p.m at the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck.  Burial will be follow in Grove Cemetery. To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.