Former art department slide librarian dies

Katharine Alling Farina of Storrs died at home on May 26.

She was 76.

Farina was a slide librarian in the University’s art department for more than 25 years.

A gifted photographer, her works are on display in several collections across the country, including one at the Stanford University museum in California.

Farina enjoyed traveling, and appreciated the art, architecture, and people of the many places she visited.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, UConn professor emeritus of psychology Amerigo “Mig” Farina; a son, Eric; a daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and John Gilmartin; three grandsons; a granddaughter; and a great granddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.