Alvin and Nancy Ravizza had only met former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell once, years ago at a Christmas tour of her official residence, but they decided to join the stream of other state residents, dignitaries and state Capitol insiders who paid tribute to the late Republican on Tuesday.

The funeral for former Gov. M. Jodi Rell was held in Hartford on Tuesday afternoon after she was lying in state at the state Capitol this morning. Hundreds attended the funeral service at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford Tuesday afternoon.

CT mourners pay final respects to Jodi Rell – former governor, Lt. governor, and lawmaker; died unexpectedly at age 78 after 26-year career in state government