Emma S. Femia, 93, beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Femia, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 27, 2016 at MidState Medical Center.

Born on May 11, 1922 in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Martha (Schnick) Schuster. Emma had been a resident of Southington since 1952 where she was a parishioner of Mary Our Queen Church. She worked as a secretary for the International Silver Company from where she retired. Emma, a birdwatcher, enjoyed feeding the birds that visited her yard. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Femia is survived by her son James Miner of Southington; her daughter Gail Howes and her husband Floyd of ME; 2 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother John Schuster.

Her funeral service will be held on Thursday March 3rd at 10:30 a.m. in the Smith-Ruzzo Funeral, 450 Broad St., Meriden. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday March 2, 2016 from 4 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Smith-Ruzzo Funeral Home. To send an online expression of Sympathy please visit www.smithruzzofuneralhome.com.