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OUR HERITAGE


 William F. Farrell Sr.
1916-1991

In 1941, William F. Farrell, Sr. founded the Farrell Funeral Home in New Britain, CT based on Commitment. He was born and raised in New Britain, graduated from New Britain High School, attended Teachers College (now C.C.S.U.) and earned a degree in funeral service and embalming from New York’s McAllister School of Mortuary Science. Returning to New Britain, he began his career with the former Frank Duffy Funeral Home in New Britain. He then became associated with Mr. James Curtin of the former J.M. Curtin Funeral Home in New Britain.  While owning and operating his own funeral home on Franklin Square, Mr. Farrell continued to assist with the embalming and funeral directing at the J.M. Curtin Funeral Home until Mr. Curtin  decided to retire and close his facility in the late 1960's., For close to seventy years the Farrell Funeral Home has been serving families in New Britain and  surrounding communities. Mr. Farrell provided his comfort and services to the families of the Hartford Circus Fire in 1944. Coincidentally, Mr. Farrell and his future wife, Helen McDonough, were in attendance the night before the fire. Today, William F. Farrell, Jr. continues that commitment to community service by providing support and sponsorship to organizations such as The Race in the Park, Knights of Columbus, The B.P.O. Elks, Hospice VNA, Local Schools and Sporting events, The Boys and Girls Club (as a Corpoator and Director), the New Britain Down Town District, the Manes & Motions Theraputic Riders,  and the Klingberg Family Centers. In addition, we are proud to be independently owned and operated.  It allows us to focus on the things that matter the most, our community. When you call us, you talk to a friend, someone who cares about your loss and will do whatever it takes to help you through a difficult time.