Armand David Padella

Armand D. Padella, fondly known as "Butch" by all those who knew and loved him passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC; he was 65. He was born in Waterbury, CT on August 14, 1947 to Armand V. Padella and Agnes Padella who are deceased. Butch was the owner and operator of Padella Machinery, Inc. for 33 years. As a successful businessman he enjoyed buying and selling machinery nationally and internationally. He was also very active as a volunteer fireman with the Northfield Fire Department with 25 years of service. In 1976 he built a home in Northfield, CT where he raised his family. Butch and Barbara then built their dream home and moved to their favorite location on Highland Lake, Winsted CT where they lived for four years. They eventually moved to The Four Seasons development in Fort Mill, SC where they enjoyed their lives together. Butch is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Barbara Padella; his daughter, DeAnna Benson and her husband, Dave of Charlotte, NC; and his son, Matthew Padella of Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren, Samantha & Emily Benson; sister, Theresa Poirier and her husband, Dave; nieces, Holly, Veronica and nephew, David. All that knew Butch, knew his family was his life. His dedication to each and every one of his family members was immeasurable. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the Palmetto Funeral home located at 2049 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708. Additional services to be held in Connecticut: Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 49 South St., Litchfield, CT 06759 immediately following will be a reception in his honor at the Northfield Fire House at 12 Knife Shop Rd in Northfield CT. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Northfield Fire Dept., 12 Knife Shop Rd., Northfield, CT 06778.

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