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.

Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell will lie in state at the state Capitol on Tuesday morning and her funeral will be held in Hartford in the afternoon, according to the governor’s office. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday,

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