Ann M. Zerbini Artuso Ward of Wethersfield, CT, beloved wife of Kevin E. Ward, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 15, 1949 in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Michael D. and Sophie D. Zerbini.  Ann was a graduate of Bulkeley High School, Class of 1967.  She earned a B.F.A and a M.A.E.D from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford and a 6th year from Central Connecticut State University.  She was a gifted and talented accomplished artist and a master art teacher in the Wethersfield Public School system for 38 years.  Ann was passionate about teaching and painting and touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of students.

She was a lifelong member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and was a member of the Ladies' Philoptochos Society and the Daughters of Penelope Thaos Chapter 198.  She also was a member of the WFT, CEA, NAEA and AZΔ Sorority.  She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and remembered for her beauty, grace, kind and compassionate love for all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Frederick V. Artuso.

Besides her husband, Kevin Ward, she is survived by her two brothers and their wives; Phyllis & Michael Zerbini and Kathleen & James Zerbini, her two step-daughters and their spouses; Christina & Mark Dennis, and Sara & Shane Kiely, her nephew and Godson Steven Zerbini, her nieces and nephews: Christina & Todd Francis, Rena & Adam Litwin, Nicole & Jonathan Zerbini, Joshua Zerbini, Kaitlyn & Brian Silvers and her 4 grandchildren; Logan & Taylor Kiely and Haley & James Dennis.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 5 ^th , at 12:00 PM, in the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT, 06114.  Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.  Friends may call on Tuesday, June 4 ^th from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield.  A Trisayion Service will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday during the calling hours.

Contributions in her memory may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  To share a memory with the family please click the 'Guestbook' tab to the left.