Antonia "Toni" OConnell, RN Wonderful wife, mother and sister WOLCOTT- Antonia "Toni" (DiLeone) OConnell, 55, chose to end her battle with Alzheimers Disease on Tuesday October 10th at VITAS in St. Marys Hospital. Toni was the cherished wife of Michael OConnell of Wolcott and devoted mother of Anthony and Angelina OConnell. Toni was born in Waterbury on August 12, 1968, third daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (DiStefano) DiLeone. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and NVCC where she earned her degree in nursing. She worked as registered nurse most of her life for VITAS Hospice. After being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers Disease in 2016, Toni became an advocate for the fight against Alzheimers disease. Toni spoke at many events. Six years ago, Toni was a guest speaker at The Womens Alzheimers Movement, founded by Maria Shriver, fundraiser dinner in New York City. Follow this link to see her speech: https://vimeo.com/242832326 Toni had a personality that could light up any room. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed tending to her many her many pets. Toni also loved reading, fine dining and a good Cosmo Martini. Toni was a devoted wife of 22 years to Michael and wonderful mother to Anthony and Angelina. Her sisters Grace Ann (DiLeone) McKenna, Maria (DiLeone) Meehan and her husband Martin Meehan will forever be heartbroken along with her nieces and nephews: Anthony McKenna, Adam Meehan, Lauren McKenna, Jeffrey Meehan and Leilynn Burnes, and her sister-in-law Jill and her husband Brian Burnes. Toni will also be deeply missed by her father-in-law Michael OConnell, her mother-in-law Deborah Carpenter and her husband David Carpenter. Tonis family would like to thank: All the caring staff of Vitas Hospice, the Alzheimers Association of Southington, Irma Corchado, Molly Young, and Clara Bryan. They hope that you would help in the fight against Alzheimers Disease by contributing in her memory to The Alzheimers Association 200 Executive Blvd S #4b, Southington, CT 06489. A celebration of Tonis life will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 5 to 9 PM at the Wolcott Lions Club 245 Wolcott Rd. in Wolcott. Woodtick Memorial in Wolcott is honored to have been entrusted with caring for Tonis family at this time. Services Celebration of Life Friday November 10, 2023 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wolcott Lions Club 245 Wolcott Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716