Our Obituaries
Elizabeth Bette Winchell
June 4, 1924 - February 4, 2012
Elizabeth "Bette" Winchell, age 87, passed away at home in Hamden on Saturday, February 4, 2012 surrounded by her family. Bette was the widow of Harrie C. Winchell. Born in Filer, Idaho on June 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Morris & Martha Goode Clark. She attended Boston University, and received her Masters Degree in Reading Readiness from Central Connecticut. Bette taught school in...
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Barbara E. Lanier
February 4, 2012
At WH VAMC Feb. 4, 2012, Barbara E. Lanier of 670 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT. Daughter of the late Beather and Daniel Lanier. Sister of Lillian Owens of Carson, CA., Dr. Jack (Becky) Lanier of Richmond, VA., Dr. Daniel (Kay) Lanier of Chester, VA., Thomas (Patricia) Lanier of Cleveland, OH., Jesse (Barbara M) Lanier of Suffield, CT., Ronald (Marge) Lanier of Stamford, CT., Dr. Garrie (Lavonne) Moore of...
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Lawton Griswold Sargent, Jr.
March 14, 1923 - February 2, 2012
Lawton Griswold Sargent, Jr., 88, of North Branford, died peacefully on February 2, 2012 due to congestive heart failure. He was predeceased on June 27, 2011 by the love of his life, Audrey, his wife of sixty-two years. Lawt was the grandson of Joseph Bradford Sargent, founder of Sargent & Company and three times Mayor of New Haven. He is survived by his sons Geofrey of North Branford, Peter of...
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Bertha Gladys Davis
February 9, 1921 - January 26, 2012
Bertha Gladys Davis, passed away Jan. 26, 2012. She was born in New Haven, Feb. 9, 1921 daughter of the late Joaquin Antonio Deis and Gladys Charleeta Freeman. She married Elder Vashni Thaddeus Davis, Sr. on May 25, 1947 at Oakwood College. She is survived by her sons, Vashni Thaddeus Davis, Jr. (Helen) of Waterbury, CT, Joaquin Davis (Evron) of Bridgeport, CT, Jonathan Davis of Manchester, CT...
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Carl F. Yentsch
July 23, 1914 - January 26, 2012
Carl Frederick Yentsch, 97, husband of 69 years of Janet Bradley Yentsch passed away Jan. 26, 2012 at Elim Park, Cheshire. Father of Nancy Yentsch Haughwout/Robert E. Dietter, David A.(Maryann) Yentsch, grandfather of Bret Haughwout and his wife Carolyn Van Gemert, Bruce Haughwout and his wife Ann DeLauro, Tracy Yentsch Hlavaty, Krista Yentsch Jacobs, great grandfather of Christian & Austin...
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Mae Elizabeth Drickamer
August 23, 1921 - January 26, 2012
Mae Elizabeth Drickamer (1921 - 2012) Mae Elizabeth (McFillen) Drickamer, age 90, died Thursday January 26, 2012 at New Haven, CT, after suffering a stroke. She was born August 23, 1921 at Elyria, OH, the daughter of Alice (Whitker) McFillen and Charles L. McFillen. She grew up in Toledo, where she received her diploma from Scott High School and then matriculated to the three-year nursing degree...
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Pearl Epps Evans
October 14, 1915 - January 25, 2012
Pearl Epps Evans, 96, of Hamden, Connecticut passed away January 25, 2012. Born Oct. 14, 1915 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Predeceased by husband Wendell Evans, she retired from Olin Research as a Lab Servicer. She leaves two daughters Georgianna E. Coleman of Hamden, Ct and Gail E. Brooks of Urbana, Ill and one son George T. Epps Jr. of New Haven, Ct. Three Grandchildren Renee Epps, Chris Coleman...
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Edward James Luppi
November 26, 1924 - January 24, 2012
Edward James Luppi, age 87, departed this life on January 24, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma Rivolta Luppi and his three children; daughter, Giannina L. Luppi of Hamden; sons, Edward J. Luppi II and his wife Deborah of Goffstown, NH and Christian R. Luppi of Hamden. He also leaves his three cherished granddaughters, Christina of Nottingham, NH,...
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Florence Lundstrom Smith
September 9, 1923 - January 22, 2012
Meriden - Florence (Lundstrom) Smith wife of the late Rev. David C. Smith passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. She was born September, 9, 1923 in Linkoping, Sweden a daughter of the late Car Johanl and Signe Carolina (Lundqvist). She is survived by a daughter, Karen Hefter and her husband Leonard of Texas, two granddaughters, Cherilyn Hubbard and...
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Arthur Pfeiffer
June 16, 1941 - January 22, 2012
Arthur Pfeiffer, 70, a life-long resident of Meriden, passed away on January 22, 2012. Born on June 16, 1941 in Meriden, to the late Arthur and Gladys Preece Pfeiffer. Arthur graduated from Maloney High School and then went on to further his education and graduated from the University of Hartford with his Masters Degree in teaching. He taught 5th grade in Nathan Hale Elementary School for 25...
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Raymond Frederick Chase, Sr.
February 22, 1923 - January 21, 2012
Raymond Frederick Chase, Sr. 88, husband of the late Josephine Macolino Chase, passed away Jan. 21, 2012 in Hospital of St. Raphael. Father of Raymond F. Jr. and his wife Angela Chase, of Cheshire, John M. Chase of West Burke, VT, David Chase of Hamptonville, NC, and Gregory and his wife Michele Chase of Glastonbury. Besides his children, he also leaves grandchildren, Raymond F. III and his wife...
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Luis M. Alonso
January 14, 1923 - January 21, 2012
Luis M. Alonso, 89, of Meriden, passed away on January 21, 2012. Born in Havana, Cuba on January 14, 1923 to the late Angel and Angela Villa Alonso. Luis is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Elena Gonzalez Alonso; daughter, Maria Sullivan and her husband Paul of Wallingford; son, Angel Alonso of Boston, MA; three grandchildren, Robert, Alexander, and David; two great-grandchildren,...
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Peter Collins Dorsey
March 24, 1931 - January 21, 2012
The Honorable Peter Collins Dorsey, of North Haven, Conn., died Jan. 21 at The Connecticut Hospice. He was 80. Peter Collins Dorsey was born March 24, 1931, to Helen and Thomas Dorsey, of New London, Conn. He attended The Harbor School in New London, and Philips Academy in Andover, Mass. In 1953, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, and in 1959, he graduated from Harvard...
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Milton Hayles Beecher
March 4, 1909 - January 20, 2012
Milton Hayles Beecher, 102, died peacefully at home January 20, 2012. He is survived by his children, Barbara Stiles, Leslie Wilcox, Edward Beecher, and Viola Beecher as well as his grandchildren Jessica Wilcox, Robert Beecher, and Alice Beecher. A native of Hamden, Connecticut, Milton worked as a highway engineer for the State of Connecticut for over forty years. A gentle and loving family man,...
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Francis Warner, Jr.
May 5, 1919 - January 19, 2012
Francis Warner Jr. age 92, of New Haven, formerly of Wallingford, passed away on January 19, 2012. Francis was born in Hamden on May 5, 1919, a son of the late Francis Warner Sr. & Olga Helen Marko Warner. He was predeceased by his brothers, George Marko and Jared Warner Sr. Francis is survived by several nieces and nephews in Adams, MA and locally, including Jared Warner Jr. of Hamden, Jeanne...
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Isabelle D. Anderson
March 27, 1931 - January 18, 2012
Isabelle D. Anderson, 80, beloved wife of 50 years to the late Walter A. Anderson passed away January 18, 2012 in Naugatuck. She was born in New Haven March 27, 1931 a daughter of the late Elbert S. and Marvis Page Downs and was a resident of Bethany and Salem, CT. Mrs. Anderson was an officer with her family's business the Automatic Milk Vending, Co. and was a life long member of the First...
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Robert W. Hill, Sr.
October 5, 1932 - January 18, 2012
Robert W.Hill Sr., 79, husband of the late Doris (Barber) Hill died on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Miller Memorial Community. Bob was born October 5, 1932 in Evansville, IL a son of the late David and Bernice (White) Hill. He proudly served his country in the U.S.Navy during the Korean Conflict. Bob was a loan officer for several local banks, was a member of the Rotary Club and First...
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Elizabeth Manske Vecchitto
September 2, 1922 - January 17, 2012
Elizabeth Manske Vecchitto, 89, of Elim Park, Cheshire, CT, formerly of Meriden, died January 17, 2012 at Mid-State Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Salvatore L. Vecchitto. Born in Meriden, September 2, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Manske. She had worked as an administrative assistant and was an officer of The H. Wales Lines Construction Co.,...
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Lois Marie Flanigan Britney
November 27, 1926 - January 17, 2012
Lois Marie Flanigan Britney, 85, of 5 Lighthouse Lane, Eastham, MA died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, MA. For 61 years she was the wife of the late Howard R. Britney. Born in Meriden on November 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. Flanigan and Madeline Homan Flanigan. She was a graduate of Meriden High School and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran...
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Carol Gergle
September 8, 1926 - January 16, 2012
Carol Gergle, 85, of North Haven, wife of the late George Gergle, went home to be with the Lord Jan. 16, 2012. Mother of Mary Ann Conlan of Charlotte, NC., Steve Gergle of Ridgeland, CT., Donald Gergle of Bluffton, SC., and the late Linda Carboni. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Johnny Covello, Frank Covello, Frances Bria, Annie Petrofesso, Virginia...
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Eleanor Quirk Uihlein
January 3, 1933 - January 12, 2012
Eleanor Quirk Uihlein, 79, of Benedict Drive, North Haven passed away peacefully at her home on January 12, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and Sarah Elizabeth Schultz Quirk and beloved wife of the late Frederick Hau Uihlein, Sr. She was born on January 3, 1933 in New Haven. Eleanor attended St. John the Baptist School and graduated from Hillhouse High School. After high...
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Joseph Leonard Connolly, Jr.
January 16, 1943 - January 11, 2012
Joseph Leonard Connolly Jr., of Fairy Glen Dr., North Haven, passed away on January 11, 2012 at the Masonicare Health Care Center. Born in New Haven on January 16, 1943, he was a son of the late Joseph L. Connolly Sr. and the late Virginia Jermine Connolly, both of New Haven. Joseph leaves his devoted wife of 47 years, Andrea O'Brien Connolly; his loving children, Elizabeth E. Connolly Martell ...
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Joseph DeMato
March 16, 1917 - January 11, 2012
Joseph DeMato, age 94, of Hamden, passed away on January 11, 2012. Joe was the beloved husband of Mary Penkowsky DeMato. Born in New Haven on March 16, 1917 he was a son of the late Antonio and Margaret Melillo DeMato. He is survived by his sister, Pauline DeMato & sister-in-law Carmel DeMato, both of Hamden; devoted cousins, Ann Tripp of Hamden & Mary Pieper of Cheshire and friend Susan...
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Josephine G. Tammaro
November 14, 1925 - January 10, 2012
Josephine "Giuseppina" Grace Tammaro, 86, formerly of Morgan Lane, Hamden passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. Born in New Haven on November 14, 1925 to the late Pasquale and Immacolata DePalma DellaRocco. Wife of the late Gabriele Tammaro, she is survived by daughters, Susan Ann and her husband Timothy Liston of Cromwell and Cynthia Parisi of Cheshire;...
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Dolores T. Gee
August 20, 1932 - January 8, 2012
Dolores T. Gee, 79, of West Haven passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Hamden Healthcare in Hamden. Wife of the late Richard Gee, she is survived by daughters Diane Piscitelli of West Haven and Darlene Gee of Hamden; sons Darrel of NC, Richard of Gales Ferry, and Robert of Seymour; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late William and Emma E. Linderman Taylor,...
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George R. Dow
July 13, 1938 - January 8, 2012
Meriden- George R. Dow, 73, husband of Mary Jean (Bischofsberger) Dow, died on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Veteran's Hospital in West Haven, CT. George was born July 13, 1938 in Patten, ME, a son of the late Harley and Vera (Steward) Dow. He grew up in Old Orchard Beach, ME where he attended local schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1955-1961. George was a long haul...
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Lena P. Lovig
August 11, 1935 - January 3, 2012
Lena P. Lovig, age 76 of West Haven, passed away January 3, 2012 at home. Lena was the widow of Wayne Lovig. Born in New Haven on August 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William and Jessie Jasmin Rogers. Lena is survived by her daughters, Donna Butts of Hamden, Carol Gray & Cassandra Rogers of West Haven; sons Donald Butts of Shelton and William Butts of West Haven; brothers William...
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Kathlyn M. Cusano
October 29, 1918 - January 2, 2012
Kathlyn McCarthy Cusano, 93, loving wife of the late Vincent Cusano passed away on Jan. 2, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Salisbury, CT on Oct. 29, 1918, a daughter of the late Frank J. and Ellen O'Hara McCarthy she was a longtime Hamden resident. She was a teacher's aide in the Hamden Public School system for over 25 years. She leaves behind her loving family, children, Cookie (Mary Ellen)...
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Louis A. Larsen
October 7, 1919 - December 28, 2011
Louis A. Larsen, "Red", 92, passed away on December 28th in Williamsport, PA. He was born in New Haven on October 7, 1919 to the late Louis and Florence Goss Larsen, Sr. Louis was predeceased by his wives, Marian & Isabelle; daughter, Carol; granddaughter, Lynn; sisters, Ruth Whitaker & Sylvia Brockett; brother Paul Larsen. Louis leaves his daughter, Elizabeth Higginson & her husband Branin...
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Irene B. Verneris
June 15, 1926 - December 26, 2011
Irene B. Verneris, age 85, of Hamden & Florida, passed away at her home on December 26, 2011. Irene is the wife of Arthur H. Verneris. Born in New Britain, on June 15, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Mary Bartlewski. Irene is also survived by her daughters, Karen Carrasco & her husband Roberto of Hamden and Jeanne Verneris of North Haven; her son, William Verneris & his wife...
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Merrilyn C. Dahlgard
January 2, 1923 - December 23, 2011
Merrilyn C. Dahlgard, 88, passed away on December 23, 2011 at the Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford. Wife of the late Julius A. Dahlgard, Sr, she is survived by daughters Karen Dahlgard and her husband Sidney Isenberg of Orange and Jill Gibbs and her husband Wayne of Cheshire; sons Julius A. Dahlgard, III and Patricia of West Haven and Craig H. Dahlgard of Cheshire; one sister, Lorraine C...
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Charlotte Melinda Trumbley
February 23, 1921 - December 23, 2011
Charlotte M. Trumbley, age 90, of Bethany, passed away on December 23, 2011. Charlotte was the widow of George Trumbley, Sr. Born in Orange, CT on February 23, 1921; she was a daughter of the late Frederick & Wilhelmina Marshall Wooster. Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Nancy Cahoon & her husband Steven of Bethany and her sons, George L. Trumbley, Jr & his wife Linda of Bethany & Thomas W....
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Kenneth M. Seekins
May 4, 1919 - December 21, 2011
Kenneth M. Seekins, 92, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2011. Kenneth was born in Portland, Maine on May 4, 1919 to the late Gilbert and Alice Page Seekins and had been a long time resident of Bangor, Maine. He moved his family to New Haven in 1957 where he was a longtime resident before moving to Hamden, Wallingford, and Meriden. Kenneth was a member of the Maine Home Guard during WWII,...
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Mary Susan Cassella
December 2, 1915 - December 21, 2011
Mary Susan Cassella, 96, of West Haven, wife of the late Louis Cassella, passed away on December 21, 2011. She was born in Hamden on December 2, 1915 to the late Joseph and Antoinette Reinzo Cassella. Mary is survived by her children, Marie Keenan and her husband John of West Haven, John Cassella and his wife Patricia of West Haven, Louis Cassella and his wife Diane of Milford; brothers, Geremia...
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Virginia M. Jurkiewicz
April 16, 1918 - December 20, 2011
Virginia M. Jurkiewicz of Hamden, loving wife of the late John J. Jurkiewicz passed away Dec. 20, 2011 after a brief illness. She was born in New Haven, April 16, 1918 a daughter of the late John and Louise Menasian, and had resided in Hamden since 1983. She graduated from Hillhouse H.S. and was employed as a secretary at Yale University prior to her retirement. Virginia was an active member of...
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Allan J. Braman
February 18, 1937 - December 18, 2011
Allan J. Braman, age 74 of Worth Avenue, formerly of Hillcrest Avenue, Hamden, passed away on December 18, 2011 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Allan was predeceased by his wife Patricia P. Ritzenak Braman in September. Born in New Haven on February 18, 1937, he was a son of the late Julius & Monica Morgan Braman. Al is survived by his daughter, Allison Alvandian & her husband Daniel of West Haven;...
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Luka Szymkiw
April 12, 1921 - December 17, 2011
Luka Szymkiw, age 90, passed away at his home on December 17, 2011 after a long illness. Luka was born in Ukraine on April 12, 1921, a son of the late Theodore & Katherine Szymkiw, he came to the United States in 1950. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Katherine Malik Szymkiw; his loving children, Alexandra Allderige & her husband Clifford and Michael W. Szymkiw; his cherished...
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Katherine Cushing Noble
October 31, 1904 - December 15, 2011
Katherine Cushing Noble (Kay) of Maine and Connecticut is now and forever listening to the sweet orchestra of songbirds, sipping steamy tea, and enjoying the heavenly scent of flowers eternally blooming. At the extraordinary age of 107, she passed away at the Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT on December 15, after a last squeeze of the hand from her sons, Peter and Wendell, and gentle...
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Mari Anne Brady-Varunes Zarrello
March 12, 1953 - December 14, 2011
Mari Anne Brady-Varunes Zarrello, age 58, of Hamden passed away Dec. 14, 2011 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. She was the daughter of Norma Parker Zarrello of Charlestown, MA and the late Vincent Zarrello, mother of Jennifer (Joshua) Jerome of Pawtucket, RI and Gene F. Brady, Jr. of East Haven, sister of Gary Swanson of Cherry Hill, NJ, Michael Zarrello of Medford, NJ, Vincent Zarrello of...
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Lois Zimmerman Fagan
December 15, 1923 - December 11, 2011
Lois Zimmerman Fagan, 87, of Woodruff Lane Kensington died Dec. 11, 2011 at CT Hospice. She was born in Meriden and lived in Kensington for over 50 years. She was the widow of Stephen M. Fagan, and is survived by a son and daughter in law, Matthew and Sharon Fagan of Cromwell, CT, and daughter and son in law, Diane and Michael Trusty of Durham, CT. She is also survived by six grandchildren,...
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Lee H. Stevens
June 1, 1925 - December 9, 2011
Meriden – Lee H. Stevens passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. A life-long resident of South Meriden, he is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Virginia L. Stevens. Lee joined the Army Air Force after graduating from Meriden High School and entered Fighter Pilot Training during WWII. After the War, Lee returned to Meriden to settle in his hometown with his new bride, Virginia, and...
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Beverly H. Robinson
May 5, 1934 - December 8, 2011
Beverly H. Robinson, 77, beloved wife of Randall S. Robinson, Sr. of Wallingford, formerly of Hamden, passed away Dec. 8, 2011. She was born in New Haven, May 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel LaFontaine Haas. Her greatest joys in life were her family, UCONN Women, the Red Sox and bingo. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children and their spouses, Randall S. ...
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Justin J. Adinolfi, Sr.
March 4, 1956 - December 8, 2011
Justin J. Adinolfi, Sr. 55 of Cheshire passed away at his home Dec. 8, 2011 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He is the husband of Jane Thiery Adinolfi, father of Justin, Charlotte and Thomas Adinolfi all of Cheshire, brother of the late John Adinolfi and his wife Karin of Nashville, TN, Gerald and his wife Ruth of Northford, Mary Provini and her husband Ray of North Haven, Paul and...
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Mary Jane Gorman
June 21, 1929 - December 6, 2011
Mary Jane (Anderson) Gorman, born in New Haven, CT June 21, 1929. Wife of Edward F. Gorman, Jr. Daughter of the late William C. and Wilhelmina (Gaul) Anderson. Survived by daughter Karen Ann (Robert) Galluzzo of Meriden and sons Edward F. (Joanne) Gorman III of Killingworth and Carl W. Gorman of Hamden. Also survived by five grandchildren, Michael and Krystina Galluzzo of Meriden, Lindsay, Kevin,...
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Vivian Nocerino
November 28, 1919 - December 2, 2011
Vivian A. "Pat" Brady Nocerino, age 92, of Hamden, formerly of Batter Terrace, New Haven, passed away on Dec. 2, 2011. Vivian was the widow of Giro George Nocerino. Born in Covington, KY on Nov. 28, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Elmer & Stella Smithe Brady. Vivian is survived by her son, Richard Scott Nocerino & his wife Carrie of Milford; her granddaughters, Amy Lynn Kimes of Shelton &...
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Doris L. Falcone
March 5, 1932 - December 2, 2011
Doris Falcone, 79, of Hamden, passed away December 2, 2011. Born on March 5, 1932, in Vienna, Austria, she was the daughter of Paul and Rose Spiegel Lichtenthal. Doris and her family arrived in the United States in 1938. She graduated from New Rochelle High and continued her education at Katherine Gibbs, in NYC. Doris had four daughters with her first husband, Alan Samuel; Deborah (Scott) Holman...
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Alberta S. Kulp
May 24, 1912 - November 30, 2011
Alberta S. Kulp, a native and long-time resident of Meriden and subsequently residing in Dennisport and Weymouth, MA, died November 30th at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth following complications from a fall. She was 99 and for the past year and a half, resided at the Harbor House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hingham, MA. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Schuerer and...
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Warren G. Buchter, Sr.
September 11, 1925 - November 29, 2011
Warren G. Buchter, Sr., age 86, life long resident of Hamden, husband of the late Charlotte Buchter, passed away on November 29, 2011. He was born in New Haven on September 11, 1925 to the late Norris and Julia Schebler Buchter. Warren leaves his sons, Mark and his wife Suzanne of Ansonia, Gary and Robert both of Hamden, and Warren Jr. and his wife Cinda of Bethany; daughter, Kimberly Moran and...
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Carolyn Carlson
July 23, 1916 - November 26, 2011
Carolyn (Carolina Lucia) Carlson, 95, of Cresskill, N.J. wife of the late Paul Edwin Carlson, passed away on November 26, 2011 at Emeritus in Woodbridge, CT. Born in the Bronx, N.Y. on July 23, 1916 to Francesco and Ezilde Maresca of Sorrento, Italy, and later of Bronx, N.Y. She was predeceased by two sisters, Lucy Franzino and Maria Maresca. She was the mother of Carol Anne Mazzotta of...
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Thomas A. Charron
May 30, 1926 - November 22, 2011
Thomas A. Charron, 85, husband of Vera Barcsansky Charron of Hamden and Oquossoc, ME passed away November 22, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born in Springfield, VT May 30, 1926 a son of the late Theodore Charron and Pauline Moran and was employed with the Yale University Police Dept. prior to retirement. He proudly served in the US Merchant Marine Corps. during WW II and in the US Marines...
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Trifomena Cretella
July 27, 1920 - November 20, 2011
Trifomena Cretella, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Arden House in Hamden. She is survived by her son Anthony F. Cretella of Hamden, 4 grandchildren, Anthony, Trina, Briana and Russell, 3 great-grandchildren, Anthony, Michael and Vincent, a brother Louis Ruocco of Hamden and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Mrs. Cretella was born in...
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Jane L. Barker Fogg
February 24, 1954 - November 18, 2011
Meriden- Jane L. (Barker) Fogg, 57 wife of Jeffrey Fogg passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born February 24, 1954 in Ansonia, Ct a daughter of the late Howard and June (Rudd) Barker. Jane had worked in the phychology department of Yale University before retiring in January of 2010. In addition to her...
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Lois Robinson Paul
October 6, 1932 - November 18, 2011
Lois Robinson Paul, 79, of Clinton, wife of Stanley Paul, passed away on November 18, 2011. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 6, 1932 to the late Frederick and Felichina Rassiga Lasher. Besides her husband, Lois is survived by her children, Sharon Clarke and her husband Foster of Clinton, Cherise Booth and her husband Larry of California City, CA, Scott Robinson and his wife Rachel of East...
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Mary Dalbey nee Rigg
May 17, 1916 - November 15, 2011
Mary Dalbey nee Rigg was born in Burlington, NJ on 17 May 1916. Her heritage leads directly back to Thomas Jefferson and Mary Dandridge, the sister of Martha Washington. After graduating magna cum laude from Rider College in 1939, she taught High School in Sommerville, NJ for five years. In 1941, Mary earned a Master's in Education from Rutgers University and also married Professor Albert...
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Lucette H. Hawley
January 29, 1935 - November 13, 2011
Lucette H. Hawley, 76, of New Haven, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Wife of the late Clarence (Butch) Hawley, she is survived by daughter Donna Hawley of New Haven. She is also survived by a sister Ginette Valiet and brother Patrick Herlin in France and a sister-in-law, Sarah O. Hawley; grandchildren, Malynda and her husband Terrance Mallory, Catrina Hawley-Stewart, Allyse and her...
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Cesar Agusto Rodriguez
December 5, 1936 - November 12, 2011
Cesar Agusto Rodriguez, 74, of Meriden , passed away after a long illness, on November 12, 2011 . Born on December 5, 1936 to the late Juan and Sheila Luciano Rodriguez. Cesar is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rosa Santiago Rodriguez; daughters, Mayra Fraticelli and her husband Antonio, Melba Rodriguez; son, Cesar Rodriguez and his wife Marilyn all of Meriden; siblings, Sonia Rodriguez of...
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Alice Martell Affinito LaRock
May 12, 1932 - November 11, 2011
Alice Martell Affinito LaRock, 79, of Wilmington, DE. formerly of Boca Raton, FL. and Branford, passed away peacefully on Friday November 11, 2011. Alice was born on May 12, 1932 in Burlington, VT, the last born daughter of Arthur and Albina Quintin Martell. She was one of 12 siblings raised on a dairy farm in Bolton, VT. After marrying Angelo Affinito, Jr. in 1954, she began her family in...
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Joseph Kiely
January 13, 1928 - November 10, 2011
MERIDEN - Joseph G. (Bud) Kiely, 83, of Meriden, beloved husband of Gene (Piatek) Kiely, passed away peacefully, with his devoted wife and loving family by his side, Thursday, Nov. 10, after a lengthy bout with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Born Jan. 13, 1928, to the late Joseph M. and Agnes Kiely, Bud resided in Meriden his entire life, attending St. Mary Elementary School and graduating from...
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James P. Grahn, Sr.
October 23, 1948 - November 10, 2011
James P. Grahn, Sr, 63, of Hamden, passed away at St. Raphael's Hospital on November 10, 2011. Born on October 23, 1948 to the late Nils and Ruth Lussier Grahn. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Karen Buenger Grahn; daughters, Barbara Wickwire and her husband Scott of East Haven and Tammy Grahn of Hamden; son, James P. Grahn, Jr. of Hamden; sisters, Kathleen Buzbee of Hamden,...
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Elvira Berardesca
February 6, 1923 - November 10, 2011
Elvira Berardesca, age 88, wife of the late Anthony Berardesca, Sr, formerly of Hamden, passed away on November 10, 2011 in Wallingford. Born in New Haven on February 6, 1923 to the late Joseph and Angelina Papa Iannucci. Elvira leaves her daughters, Rosemary Garcia of AZ, Angela Smoko and her husband Ronald, Sr of North Haven, Marilyn Signor and her husband Richard of East Haven ; son, Anthony...
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Marie L. DeVeglia
November 25, 1928 - November 7, 2011
Marie L. DeVeglia, 82, formerly of 707 Mix Ave., Hamden, wife of the late John DeVeglia, passed away Nov. 7, 2011 in Masonicare, Wallingford after a brief illness. She enjoyed bingo, duckpin bowling and spending quality time with her grandchildren. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. She was born in New Haven, Nov. 25, 1928, daughter of the late Harry and Catherine...
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Doris Evelyn Keeney Brown Winchester
November 12, 1924 - November 2, 2011
Entered into eternal rest 2 November 2011, Doris Evelyn Keeney, Brown, Winchester of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of Hamden and Wallingford, Connecticut. She was born 12 November 1924, the daughter of the late Carrie and Nathan J. Keeney Sr. She is survived by sons (USAF Retired) Col. Robert C. Brown Jr. (Cynthia) of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Leonard K. Brown (Judith) of East...
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Ruth Mildred Hazen
June 26, 1924 - October 26, 2011
Ruth Mildred Hazen, age 87, of West Haven, passed away at the Masonic Healthcare Center on October 26, 2011. Born in Manchester on June 26, 1924 to the late Roy and Mildred Gregg Jones, Sr. Ruth is survived by her daughter Patricia Lavorgna and her son Robert Hazen both of West Haven; grandson, Robert Hazen of Parma, OH; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Hazen and Allessia. Besides her parents, Ruth...
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Winifred Frances Trutnau
June 30, 1925 - October 21, 2011
Winifred F. Trutnau Winifred Frances Trutnau, 86, beloved wife of 58 years of Frederick O. Trutnau of Shepard Ave. passed away Oct. 21, 2011 in Masonic Healthcare after a brief illness. She was born in New Haven June 30, 1925 a daughter of the late Eugene and Edna Hirsch Kretz and had resided in Hamden since 1963. She was a devoted member of Christ Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church Women, and...
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Carl Benson
October 26, 1927 - October 20, 2011
Carl "Buddy" Benson, 83, of New Haven, passed away on October 20, 2011 at the West Haven VA Hospital. Born in West Haven on October 26, 1927 to the late Carl and Daisy Dupee Benson. Carl is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Benson of New Haven; sons, Carl Benson of Clinton and Greg Benson of Branford; daughters, Beth Sousa of Wallingford, Carol Santiago of Florida, and Peggy Miller of Hamden;...
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Anne Weiman
October 23, 1911 - October 19, 2011
Anne Weiman, 87, formerly of Bayard Ave., North Haven passed away Oct. 19, 2011 in Newington after a brief illness. She was wife of the late Ernest W. Weiman. She was born in Hartford Oct. 31, 1923 daughter of the late George and Mary Glemba Sykura and was a library clerk in the Yale University Sterling Library prior to retirement. Mother of Pamela Weiman-Kudra of Glastonbury and the late...
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Yetta C. Meehan
September 20, 1917 - October 19, 2011
Yetta C. Meehan, age 94, of Hamden, passed away on October 19, 2011 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Kubilka, Poland on September 20, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Felix & Jennie Wronski Zdanowich. Yetta was the widow of George Meehan; mother of Yetta Lautenschlager & her husband Robert Martel of Manchester and Ronald Mikolinski & his wife Lorraine of Hamden; grandmother of Yetta...
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Harold Arthur Thomas, Jr.
July 7, 1931 - October 19, 2011
Harold Arthur Thomas, Jr. of Woodbridge, passed away Oct. 19, 2011 in WH VAMC after a breif illness. He was born in New Haven July 7, 1931 a son of the late Harold A. and Marion Kuehner Thomas, Sr. and received a B.S. Degree from Quinnipiac College. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Germany at the 7th Army Headquarters. He then became a managing partner at a...
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Terence Ede
April 15, 1938 - October 18, 2011
Terence 'Terry' W. Ede, age 73, of Bethany, passed away on October 18, 2011 at Griffin Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1938 in Kelloe, England to the late Walter and Winifred Webb Ede. Terry is survived by his loving wife Eileen Thompson Ede; children, Helen Ede of East Haven and Martin Ede of Bethany; siblings, Janice Jack of Durham, England, Norma Hunter of Staffordshire, England, Lynn...
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Margaret K. Eureka
June 9, 1928 - October 17, 2011
Margaret "Peggy" K. Eureka, age 83, of Circular Ave, Hamden, passed away on October 17, 2011 in St. Raphael Hospital. Born in New Haven on June 9, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Thomas & Mary Leahey McMahon. Peggy is survived by her husband, Eugene G. Eureka, Sr; her son, Eugene G. Eureka, Jr of Meriden and her granddaughters Michelle & Quinn Eureka. She was predeceased by her sister,...
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Edwin P. Hemingway
September 19, 1924 - October 13, 2011
Edwin P. Hemingway, 87, husband of the late Bernice Skinner Hemingway, passed away on October 13, 2011 at the CT Hospice. Born on September 19, 1924 to the late Thornton and Gladys Pendleton Hemingway, Sr. Edwin leaves his two children from his first wife, Robert Hemingway of Milford and Anne Hemingway of Orange; one grandchild and many nieces and nephews, also survived by his first wife Tina...
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Frederick J. Langner
January 14, 1950 - October 11, 2011
Wallingford- Frederick J. Langner, 61, husband of Barbara Cook Langner, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Born in Torrington, CT on January 14, 1950, he was the son of Janis Langner and the late Frederick C. Langner. Fred grew up in Torrington and graduated from Torrington High School in 1968. He received an associate degree in electrical engineering from Waterbury State...
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Duane K. Wetmore
June 26, 1926 - October 11, 2011
Duane K. Wetmore, age 85, of 921 Shepard Ave., Hamden, passed away on October 11, 2011 at his home, which is the same house where he was born. Duane lived his final days at home surrounded by his family and many friends. He was the husband of Sharyn Hooghkirk Wetmore & widower of Helen Main Wetmore; Father of Duane E. Wetmore of Bridgeport, Patricia (James) Palmer of Windham, Amelia (Robert)...
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Beatrice P. Bivins
March 15, 1920 - October 10, 2011
Beatrice P. Bivins, 91, of Meriden, wife of the late Joseph T. Bivins departed this life at Mid-State Hospital on Monday, October 10, 2011. Born March 15, 1920 to the union of the late Essie Jones Platt and Willis Oliver Platt. Sister Bivins or Aunt "B" as she was affectionately called, graduated from Bookerville High School of Volusia County, FL. Moved with her husband to Connecticut in 1952...
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Judtih C. Parker
April 16, 1934 - October 9, 2011
Judith C. Parker, age 75, of North Haven, passed away at her home on October 9, 2011. Judith was born in Newton, MA on April 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Arthur G. Curran, Jr & Ruth Allen Curren. Judith is survived by her husband Peter Parker; her daughters, Stephanie Perkins & her husband David of North Haven and Gretchen Fitzgerald & her husband Kent of Emmaus, PA; her son Gregory Parker &...
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Robert L. Gibbons
August 19, 1921 - October 7, 2011
Robert L. Gibbons, 90, of Woodbridge, beloved husband of Ruth Carrano Gibbons for 59 years passed away Oct. 7, 2011. Loving father of Cynthia Gibbons and Jacqueline Gibbons both of Woodbridge, brother of Dorothy Davis of Anoka, MN. Robert was born in Independence, IA, Aug. 19, 1921, the son of the late George R. and Veta Downs Gibbons and proudly served in the US Army during WW II in Alaska,...
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Dennis Paul Bekeny, M.D.
October 9, 1943 - October 6, 2011
Dennis Paul Bekeny, M.D., of Hamden, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Smilow Cancer Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on October 9, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Paul Bekeny and Joan Holasek, of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. He was the beloved husband of Margaret E. Bekeny. He is also survived by his daughters, Audrey Bekeny, of Boston, Massachusetts,...
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Gladys M. Dawless
July 10, 1924 - October 1, 2011
Gladys M. Dawless, 87 of Hamden, beloved wife of the late Walter J. Dawless, Sr. passed away peacefully October 1, 2011. Mother of Walter J. Dawless, Jr and his wife Brenda LaRose Dawless of N.Y. N. Y., sister of Florence Larabee of Arlington Heights, IL, and sister in law of Nadine Swanson of Chicago, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was...
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Marian I. Petruzzello
January 1, 1918 - September 30, 2011
Marian I. Petruzzello, 93, of Bethany, wife of the late Albert Petruzzello, passed away on September 30, 2011. Born in Middletown on January 1, 1918 to the late Paul and Concetta Formica Didato. Marian was an amazing mother to her daughters, Ann Valente and her husband George of Hamden, Connie Nappi and her husband Jimmie, and Nancy Criscuolo and her husband Robert all of Bethany, loving...
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Joseph Rascati
December 8, 1915 - September 29, 2011
At the CT Hospice, Joseph Rascati, 95, of Branford, peacefully passed away on September 29, 2011 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Maryann E. Bonitata Rascati. Devoted father of Marygrace (Nick) Pacelli of Northford, Marla (Alan) Morris of Hamden, and Russell (Moira) Rascati of Old Orchard Beach, ME. Brother of Laura Carlson of Hamden. He also leaves 2 stepsons, Dan ...
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Edward Richard Koepke
May 3, 1931 - September 29, 2011
Edward R. Koepke Edward Richard Koepke, 80, loving husband of 55 years of Jean Herd Koepke of Hamden, passed away Sept. 29, 2011. Father of Cindy Koepke of Hamden; brother of Stanton and his wife Marie Koepke of Middletown; son-in-law of Sylvia J. Warner of Hamden, and brother-in-law of Edward Warner, also of Hamden. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was predeceased by 3 sisters...
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Allen R. Elliott
April 15, 1926 - September 28, 2011
Allen R. Elliott, 85, of Gillies Road, Hamden died peacefully and surrounded by family at Elim Park on September 28, 2011. Born in Beverly, MA on April 15, 1926, the son of the late Earle and Esther Robinson Elliott. Allen is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy Hord Elliott; sons, Stephen Elliott and his wife Susan Thompson of Newton, MA and Mark Elliott and his wife Jane of Orange;...
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Jacqueline Jaki Harris
October 20, 1970 - September 26, 2011
Jacqueline "Jaki" Harris , 40, passed away suddenly at Hartford Hospital on September 26, 2011. Born Jacqueline Francis Greenaway in Johnstone, Scotland on October 20 1970, she emigrated to America in 1989. Since her acceptance into TWU Local 764 in 1994, Jaki worked on numerous Broadway shows and many national Broadway tours. Whether as an Asst. Wardrobe Supervisor or a "Star Dresser", her...
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Patricia R. Braman
November 18, 1938 - September 24, 2011
Patricia R. Braman, age 72, of Worth Ave, formerly of Hillcrest Ave, Hamden, passed away on September 24, 2011 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Patricia is survived by her husband Allan J. Braman; her daughter, Allison Alvandian & her husband Daniel of West Haven, her son Allan S. Braman & his wife Lisa of Clinton and grandchildren, Alexander & Eric Alvandian and Dustin & Blake Braman....
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Richard Perry Pittala
July 27, 1921 - September 24, 2011
Richard Perry Pittala, 90, beloved husband of 58 years to Rose Zydiak Pittala, of Hamden, went home to be with the Lord on Sat., Sept. 24, 2011. He was born in Jacksonville, FL July 27, 1921 a son of the late Anthony and Sarah (Fascella) Pittala and resided in Hamden since 1969. He proudly served in the US Navy during WW II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor stationed aboard the USS Helm. Mr....
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Carmel Parisi Panagrossi
April 28, 1915 - September 22, 2011
Carmel Parisi Panagrossi, of Collett St., North Haven, beloved wife of 67 years of the late Amedeo "Ahmed" Panagrossi passed away Sept. 22, 2011 at the Masonic Geriatric Healthcare Center after a brief illness. Loving mother of Marie Diamond, Anne Rickards and her husband Clinton, Philip Panagrossi, John Panagrossi and his wife Janis. Grandmother of Michael Panagrossi, Jennifer Wassmer, Melissa...
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Edward Crandall Johnson III
June 18, 1943 - September 21, 2011
Edward Crandall Johnson III, 68, formerly of Hamden, passed away September 21, 2011 at his home in Naugatuck. Born in New Haven on June 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Edward Crandall Johnson, Jr. and Jeaniegray (Mague) Schiebel. Ed is survived by his beloved daughter, Denise Ann Johnson, of Santa Monica, CA, and brothers David G. Johnson and Geoffrey S. Johnson, both of Hamden. He is also...
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Harriet G. Goldbeck
November 1, 1915 - September 20, 2011
Harriet G. Goldbeck, 95, of Wallingford, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Masonic Home. Wife of the late Paul William Goldbeck, Harriet is survived by her daughters Carol Memmott of Branford and Paulette McLay and her partner, Ray Asbury of East Haven. She is also survived by a brother, Robert George of Montgomery, AL, five grandchildren, Dawn & Tim Browne, Mark & Kristine McLay,...
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Francis H. Callahan, Jr.
February 25, 1924 - September 18, 2011
Francis H. Callahan, Jr., 87, husband of 50 years to the late Eileen Coyle Callahan, passed away peacefully in Connecticut Hospice, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. He was born in New Haven Feb. 25, 1924, son of the late Francis H. Sr. and Bertha Stenner Callahan and was a long time resident of Hamden before moving to Guilford in 2001. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Robert F. and...
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Carol Ann Santamauro
September 22, 1929 - September 17, 2011
On September 17, 2011, Carol Ann Santamauro, of Hamden, entered into eternal rest. She was born in Cambridge, MA on September 22, 1929 to the late Paul V. and Mary Ruth Hale Cochrane. Carol was a dedicated teacher for the New Haven Public School System for 33 years. She devoted her life to her four daughters and five grandchildren; Cindy (Chris) Rizzutto, Wendy (Mark) Santamauro, Victoria ...
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Kim Ann Macholl
April 21, 1957 - September 13, 2011
In Yale-New Haven Hospital, Sept. 13, 2011, Kim Ann Macholl, 54, wife of Paul Colon, Sr., mother of Richard Broughan and his wife Jennifer of New Hampshire, step-mother of Paul Colon, Jr. of New Haven, sister of Arthur Macholl, Jr. and his wife Grace of West Haven, Steven Macholl and his wife Devin of West Haven, Ginger Seales of New Haven, Patricia Estes and her husband, Ronald of Livermore...
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Manuel P. Valeriano
December 25, 1927 - September 11, 2011
Manuel P. Valeriano, 83, beloved husband for 58 years of Jeannette Valeriano of New Haven, passed away Sept. 11, 2011 after a long illness. He was born in Bridgeport, Dec. 25, 1927, a son of the late Felipe and Aninha DaRose Valeriano and was a lifelong resident of New Haven. Mr. Valeriano served in the US Army during the Korean War, at the rank of Corporal, earning a bronze star and was...
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John H. Goodrich, Sr.
October 2, 1919 - September 8, 2011
John H. Goodrich, Sr., 91, of Wallingford, passed away on September 8, 2011 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Richmond, VA on October 2, 1919 to the late John H. and Florence Hubbard Goodrich, Sr. John had been married for 72 years to his beloved Alice Goodrich who passed away last April. John is survived by his daughter, Ruth Gertsch and her husband Charles of...
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Rose Simoniello Calabrese
October 22, 1913 - September 8, 2011
Rose Simoniello Calabrese, 97, wife of the late Louis F. Calabrese, passed away September 8, 2011 in Arden House. She was born in New Haven Oct. 22, 1913, a daughter of the late Anthony and Nora Laucella Simoniello and was a resident of Hamden since 1961. Before retirement she was employed at the Olin Matheson (Winchester) Co. She will be remembered by her family as a loving caregiver. Rose is...
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Richard A. Scott
December 19, 1929 - September 7, 2011
Richard A. Scott, age 81, of Bethany, passed away on September 7, 2011. Richard was the husband of the late Janet Duncan Scott. Born in New Haven on December 19, 1929, he was a son of the late James Carter Scott & Bertha Francis Scott. Richard is survived by his daughter, Linda Scott of Waterbury, his son Colt Scott and his wife Patricia of Bethany and grandchildren, Kellie Martinjuk, Amy Apuzzo,...
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Genevieve K. Sperry
September 13, 1923 - September 3, 2011
Genevieve K. Sperry, 87, wife of the late Miles Sperry, of 22 Masonic Ave. Wallingford, entered into the arms of the Lord Saturday Sept. 3, 2011. She was born in Meriden Sept. 13, 1923 a daughter of the late Constantine and Anna Smilgn Koscuk and lived in Meriden for many years before moving to Wallingford in 2006. She was employed at Unimax prior to retirement. Gen enjoyed reading, playing bingo...
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Barbara Ann Carrolla
February 17, 1940 - September 3, 2011
Barbara Ann Carrolla, 71, of Cheshire, passed away after a brief illness in St. Raphael Hospital September 3, 2011 with her loving family by her side. Born in New Haven, CT on February 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Teresa Carrolla. She is survived by her sisters, Marie Carrolla and Sara (Erio) Gibertoni, her niece Gail (Thomas) Larson, a great nephew, Thomas Larson,...
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Ethel Cole Begina
April 13, 1916 - September 1, 2011
Ethel Coe Begina, age 95, of Middletown, formerly of Branford, passed away on September 1, 2011. Ethel was the widow of Louis A Begina. She was born in West Haven on April 13th 1916, a daughter of the late Joseph F. & Ethel Sturtevant Coe. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews including Jan Gregorio and her husband Anthony with whom she resided until shortly...
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Vincent A. Kaminski
August 22, 1947 - August 30, 2011
Vincent A. Kaminski, 64, of Meriden, beloved husband of Susan Carter Kaminski, passed away after a couragous battle with cancer Tuesday Aug. 30, at MidState Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Vincent was born in New Britian August 22, 1947 a son of the late Vincent C. and Dorothy Kowaleski Kaminiski and lived in Meriden since 1982. He graduated from Goodwin Tech, and proudly...
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Pearl May Bloom
September 28, 1922 - August 27, 2011
Pearl May Bloom, 88, of Hamden, passed away on August 27, 2011. Pearl was the widow of William Bloom, mother of Debra Bloom of Huntington Beach, CA, Jerry Bloom of Shelton, William Bloom of Rocky Hill & Robert Bloom of Plantsville. Pearl also leaves 3 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Born in Dunfield, Newfoundland, Canada on Sept. 28, 1922, she was the youngest of nine born to the late...
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