Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service in Hamden, CT

Harold James Beaudin

November 3, 1917 - May 18, 2013

Harold James Beaudin, age 95, passed away on May 18, 2013 at his residence in Bennington, Vermont. Born in Bridgeport, CT on November 3, 1917 he was a son of the late John & Ethel Schoonmaker Beaudin. He was a graduate from Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport and the Bridgeport School of Engineering. Before moving to Vermont 10 years ago he was a resident of Hamden. Harold was employed for...
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Katherine "Kaye" E. Ceraso

February 25, 1926 - May 14, 2013

Katherine "Kaye" E. Ceraso, age 87, of Hamden, passed away on May 14, 2013. Kaye was the widow of Frank W. Ceraso. Born in Lowell, MA on February 25, 1926 she was a daughter of the late Raymond & Catherine Carroll Grimshaw. Kaye is survived by her daughter, Christine Parisi & her husband Peter of Wallingford; her son Francis Ceraso & his wife Mary of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Allison & Amanda...
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Marvin "Mark" Morgaridge

February 1, 1931 - May 13, 2013

Marvin "Mark" H. Morgaridge, 82, a resident of East Haven, Connecticut, passed away May 13, 2013. He was born February 1, 1931 in Lincoln, Nebraska the son of the late Harry N. Morgaridge and Lula Wehling Morgaridge and was raised in Havelock and later Lincoln, Nebraska. He proudly served in the U S Navy Reserve in Lincoln and was honorably discharged. Marvin graduated in 1959 with a degree in...
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Walter J. Kelley

March 23, 1928 - May 11, 2013

Walter J. Kelley, of Ashlar Village, Wallingford, CT, formerly of Surfside Beach, SC, passed away May 11, 2013 at the Hospice at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 23, 1928, son of the late Henry and Emma Kelley. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Sally (Reinig) Kelley. He is survived by his brother, Henry, of Hobe Sound FL, and two...
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Lorraine Delmond Mooney

January 29, 1928 - May 10, 2013

Lorraine Delmond Mooney died peacefully at the St. Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital on May 10, 2013 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Francis Mooney, Jr. She was born in New Haven on January 29, 1928 to the late Charles Leon Delmond and Irene Baussian Delmond. Lorraine is survived by one daughter, Patricia Mooney (Alan); one son, Kevin Francis Mooney (Joan); and...
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Esther Bradstreet

September 12, 1915 - May 8, 2013

Esther Bradstreet, 97, of Ashlar Village, Wallingford, formerly of Easton, CT, died May 8, 2013. She leaves daughters Sally and Nancy Bradstreet, son-in-law Robert Jacobson and granddaughter Carly Jacobson. She is predeceased her husband Charles. She was born in Minnesota and was the oldest of six. She leaves her sister Arlis and brother Curtis in Minnesota and was predeceased by sisters...
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Charles E. Moran

June 12, 1935 - April 29, 2013

Charles E. Moran, age 77, of Branford, passed away on April 29, 2013 in St. Raphael Hospital. Born in New Haven on June 12, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles E. Moran Sr, and Margaret E. Connolly Moran. Charlie was a graduate from Fordham University then continued on to SCSC & Fairfield University where he received his Masters Degree. He was a school teacher for 38 years for the Orange...
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Marcella Kathrine Carroll

January 24, 1924 - April 28, 2013

Marcella Katherine Carroll, 89, of Meriden, wife of the late John F. Carroll, passed away on April 28, 2013. Born in Taunton, MA on January 24, 1924 to the late John and Marcella Crowley Lang. Marcella will be remembered by her daughters, Elizabeth Tyrrell (Herbert Greenbaker) of Northford & Gail (Peter) Novicelli of Meriden; sons, Stephen (Joan) Carroll of Cheshire, Peter (Janice) Carroll of...
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Mildred Guest Gehrke

May 5, 1918 - April 27, 2013

Mildred R. Guest Gehrke, age 94, of 558 Ridge Road, Orange, passed away on April 27, 2013. Mildred was the widow of Milton I. Gehrke and sister of the late Thomas C. Guest. Born in New Haven, May 5, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Clara Watson Guest. Employed by Southern New England Telephone Co. for over 33 years, Mildred retired as a staff assistant. She was also a...
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Carl Gustaf Ek

March 25, 1952 - April 19, 2013

Carl Gustav Ek a resident of East Haven died unexpectedly at home of April 19, 2013. Born on March 25, 1952, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Gladys Strandberg Ek. He graduated with Honors from East Haven High School in 1970. A member of the Yale University, class of 1974, he was a Yale Club of New Haven Scholar and the State of Connecticut Scholar. Carl's involvement in the Order of...
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George Michael DeCrosta

October 14, 1930 - April 18, 2013

DeCrosta, George Michael, 82, died at his home on April 18. This is the note he left behind. "I have lived a very good life. The love of my life, Susan Rumbin DeCrosta, has been with me for over forty years. When I turned fifty, I was blessed with the birth of our son, Christopher Jude George. My love for my children Michael, David, Cynthia and Edward has been deep and true. I wish only...
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Peter Michael Karlak

September 9, 1917 - April 18, 2013

Peter Michael Karlak, 95, beloved husband of 64 years of Patricia Barbuto Karlak passed away April 18, 2013 in the St. Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Seymour, CT Sept. 9, 1917, a son of the late Dimitri and Mary Michniak Karlak and had resided in Hamden since 1948. Peter was employed at the Farrel Corp. of Ansonia as a tool grinder for 45 years...
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Alphena M. Money

April 18, 1923 - April 12, 2013

Alphena M. Doucette Money, 89, of Hamden originally from Bridgeport, wife of the late Louie Money died Friday, April 12, 2013 at Hamden Health Care Center. Born on April 18, 1923 in Grand Isle Maine a daughter of the late Leonard and Annie Cyr Doucette. She enjoyed bingo, tennis, doing crafts, knitting, crocheting and was a Mets fan. Gifted with a lovely voice, Alphena shared her talent with...
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Florence L. Wynne

January 2, 1916 - April 10, 2013

Florence L. Wynne, 97, of New Haven, wife of the late James Wynne, passed away on April 10, 2013. She was born in New Haven on January 2, 1916 to the late Howard and Louise Wiedmann Bray. Florence worked for many years at Channel 8 News as a billing clerk and was a member of the 339 Club at Bella Vista. She was an avid reader and greatly enjoyed traveling. Family was the most important thing to...
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Beatrice Olson Hudson

August 6, 1925 - April 8, 2013

Beatrice Olson Hudson, 87, of North Haven, passed away on April 8, 2013. Born on August 6, 1925 in North Haven a daughter of the late Victor L. and Anna Evalin Olson. A graduate of Hamden High School and the Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing, she enjoyed a varied career in the nursing profession. Early on she served as a nurse at the Yale Psychiatric Clinic, and also served two years in a...
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Craig Alan Otto

January 4, 1966 - April 7, 2013

Craig Alan Otto, age 47, of Hamden, passed away April 7, 2013 at his residence. Born in New Haven on January 4, 1966, he was a son of the late Henry G. "Dutch" Otto, Ret. HPD and Faith A. Wachtelhausen Otto with whom he resided. Craig is also survived by his daughter, Signe Reese Otto of Riverview, FL; his son Justin Otto of New Haven; his step-daughter Miranda Adinolfi of New Haven; his grandson...
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Luciana Mocellin Lyon

March 29, 1924 - April 6, 2013

Luciana Mocellin Lyon, age 89, of Hamden, passed away on April 6, 2013. Born in Venice, Italy on March 29, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Napoleon Mocellin & Anna Mohovich Mocellin. Mrs. Lyon came to the United Stated in 1946. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she worked at the Yale Child Study Center for several years. In 1968 she went into full time private practice, at which time she...
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Gabriela Adriana Hudak

December 8, 2000 - April 4, 2013

Gabriela Adriana Hudak, 12, of Hamden passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Daughter of Joseph S. and Adriana Pastorova Hudak, she was born in New Haven on December 8, 2000. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Maximiliana Laska Hudak, grandparents Bozena and Jan Pastor, aunts, Lisa Filarsky and Monika Pastorova, uncles John Filarsky, Jan Pastor...
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Eleanor Rosemary Devine

August 13, 1919 - April 3, 2013

Eleanor Rosemary Devine, age 93, of Hamden, CT, passed away on April 3rd at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Born in New Haven, CT on August 13, 1919 a daughter of the late Helena Tiernan and William A. Devine. Eleanor grew up in Hamden. She attended Spring Glen Grammar School and Hillhouse High School in New Haven. After one year at the College of New Rochelle she graduated from Albertus Magnus...
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Robert "Bob" Herman Yucker

March 31, 2013

Robert "Bob" Herman Yucker, 85, of Hamden passed away on March 31, 2013. Born in Derby on April 28, 1927 to the late Herman and Anna Dapkunes Yucker. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Turkington Yucker; his son, Robert W. Yucker of Hamden; his daughter, Mary Ann Mott of Arizona and her husband Geoffrey. Bob grew up in Woodbridge and has lived in Hamden for over 50 years. He is a...
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Concetta Fusco Amatruda

May 14, 1909 - March 29, 2013

Concetta Fusco Amatruda, a long- time resident of New Haven and Woodbridge, passed away at the age of 103, on March 29, 2013 of cancer. She was born in New Haven on May 14, 1909 of immigrant parents, Pascuale and Concetta Fusco of Vitulano, and was orphaned by the age of 2 years old. For many years she lived with the Sisters of Sacred Heart on Greene Street in Wooster Square. She was ever...
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Carmen L. Siniscalchi

February 12, 1927 - March 29, 2013

Carmen L. Siniscalchi, age 86, of Hamden, passed away on March 29, 2013. Born in New Haven on Feb. 12, 1927 he was the son of the late Lorenzo & Mary Alfano Siniscalchi. Carmen is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marie Tiberio Siniscalchi; his daughter, Joanne Pacelli & her husband Steven of Hamden; his sons, James L. Siniscalchi & his wife Dorothy of Wallingford and Thomas J. Siniscalchi of...
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Stanley Mazan

March 19, 1925 - March 21, 2013

Stanley Mazan, 88, of North Haven, passed away on March 21, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born on March 19, 1925 to the late Frank and Helen Tokarz Mazan. Stan is survived by his brother, Raymond Mazan of North Haven and two nieces, Pamela Mazan Payson of Warner, NH and Melissa Mazan Deveney of North Grafton, MA. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his four brothers, Paul, Richard,...
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Jane Turner French

November 3, 1934 - March 20, 2013

Jane Turner French, age 78, formerly of Windsor Rd., Hamden, passed away March 20, 2013; wife of the late Nelson French; daughter of the late Will and Edna Turner; beloved mother of Paul of Wallingford, CT, Daniel of Hamden, CT and Stephen of Milford, CT; loving mother-in-law of Jenni Darius French, Lynn Petrosemolo French, and Cheryl Haynam French, all of CT; grandmother of Erin, Connor, Turner...
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Richard L. Hunter

July 21, 1919 - March 17, 2013

Richard "Dick" L. Hunter, age 94, of New Haven, passed away on March 17, 2013. Born in Coalport, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1918, he was a son of the late William & Kathryn Peacock Hunter. Dick was predeceased by his wife, Anne Poreda Hunter; his daughter Patricia Hunter-Kitzes; his sisters, Gladys Compton & Virginia Malanson and his brothers, Lester & George Hunter. He is survived by several...
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Edward Leonard Stoor, Sr.

April 9, 1942 - March 17, 2013

Edward Leonard Stoor, Sr, 70, husband of Roberta Onofrio Stoor of Hamden, passed away March 17, 2013 in the St Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born April 9, 1942, a son of the late Leonard and Irene Siwinski Stoor and lived in New Haven before moving to Hamden in 1973. He was employed by the New Haven Public Works Dept. for 37 years prior to his retirement in 1997. Ed enjoyed...
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Marjorie G. Amerman

November 7, 1920 - March 16, 2013

Marjorie G. Amerman, 92, of the Elim Park Baptist Home, Cheshire, CT wife of the late Herbert P. Amerman, passed away peacefully March 16, 2013. She was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, November 7, 1920 daughter of the late Edward N. and Lucy Bristol Goodwin and had resided in Mendham, NJ and Warren, CT before moving to Cheshire. She was a graduate of Wellesley College and a member of the Spring Glen...
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Karl Karekin Turekian

October 25, 1927 - March 15, 2013

Karl Karekin Turekian, Sterling Professor of Geology and Geophysics Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist at Yale University, passed away on March 15, 2013, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Professor Turekian was born on October 25, 1927, in New York, New York. He was the only child of Vaughan Thomas and Victoria Turekian, survivors of the Armenian Genocides of 1896 and 1915. He earned his...
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Gilbert L. Benham

September 10, 1928 - March 15, 2013

Gilbert L. Benham, 84, of Hamden, passed away on March 15, 2013 after his brave battle with Alzheimer's disease and recent stroke. Born in New Haven, on September 10, 1928, he was the son of the late Lester Merwin and Frances Smith Benham. He was predeceased by his wife, Eva Robertson Benham and is survived by a daughter, Leslie B. Kohnke of West Hartford; two grandchildren, James M. Kohnke and...
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William Philip Sugrue

January 5, 1920 - March 13, 2013

William Philip Sugrue, 93, of Orlando, FL, formerly of New Haven, died March 13, 2013. He was the beloved husband of the late Madeline Guida Sugrue. He is survived by his daughters, Karen (Lubiniecki) Joos of Orlando, FL, Lynne Martens of New Haven, and Nancy Barone (George) of Plantsville; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one, great great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his...
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Robert E. Johnson

August 30, 1915 - March 11, 2013

Robert "Bob" E. Johnson, age 97, of Hamden, passed away on March 11, 2013. Born in New Haven on August 30, 1915, he was a son of the late Adolph & Edna Robbins Johnson. Robert is survived by his wife of 70 years, E. Virginia Vickrey Johnson; his sons, Ronald Johnson & his wife Linda and Keith Johnson all of Hamden; his daughters, Jennifer Johnson & her husband Arthur W. of North Haven and Dianne...
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Robert Nelson Bates

January 29, 1929 - March 6, 2013

Robert Nelson Bates, age 84, of Wallingford, passed away in Meriden, CT on March 6, 2013. Born in New Canaan, CT on January 29, 1929, he was a son of the late Roswell J. & Mabel Mather Bates. A former resident of Branford and Spring Hill, FL, Robert is survived by his wife, Joan Daniels Bates; his daughters Lorraine Mayer of Johnsonville, SC & Rev. Lynda Bates-Stepe & her husband Atis Stepe of...
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Audrey S. Hentz

May 26, 1921 - February 27, 2013

Audrey S. Hentz, 91, married to Donald N. Hentz for 66 years, died on February 27, 2013 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. She was born in New Haven on May 26, 1921, daughter of the late Louis and Signe Samuelson Starbranch. She lived most of her life in West Haven. Audrey is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Paul) Cran of Branford and her son, Douglas Hentz, of Meredith, New...
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Enzo Rudolph Montesi

May 2, 1927 - February 26, 2013

Enzo Rudolph Montesi, age 85, of Hamden, passed away on February 26, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Enzo was born in New Haven on May 2, 1927 to the late Olympio and Bruna Antonetti Montesi. Enzo is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene Wynne Montesi; his son Gary E. Montesi and his wife Lisa of Guilford; his daughters Claudia M. Cruz of Wallingford and Gail M. Siclari and her...
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H. Thomas Robinson, M.D.

January 3, 1920 - February 22, 2013

H. Thomas Robinson, MD, 93, formerly of North Haven, beloved husband of June McNutt Robinson for 66 years, died at home at Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Road in North Branford, CT on February 22, 2013. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland, on January 3, 1920, son of the late Dr. Howard T. Robinson and Ann Gallagher Robinson. During World War II he was in the US Army Medical Administrative...
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Gertrude M. Wildman

June 20, 1929 - February 22, 2013

Gertrude "Trudy" M. Wildman, age 83, of Hamden, passed away on February 22, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Waterbury on June 20, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Leo & Ellen Ryan Steinle. Trudy is survived by her husband George R. Wildman; her son Karl & his wife Joy Wildman of Hamden; her grandchildren Kelsea, Alexa & Reagan Wildman and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased...
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Eleanor Segerberg Coe

March 19, 1921 - February 15, 2013

Eleanor Segerberg Coe, age 91, died peacefully and graciously on the morning of Friday, February 15, 2013, one month before her 92nd birthday. Eleanor was at home in the loving care of her family and caregivers. Her husband, Ronald Eliot Coe, MD, was faithfully at her side holding her hand and comforting her as she passed. Eleanor and Ronald were happily married and devoted to each other for over...
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Roger Charles Patrick

December 20, 1951 - February 15, 2013

Roger Charles Patrick, of Derby, passed away suddenly of natural causes on February 15, 2013. He was born December 20, 1951 to the late Harrie and Mildred Ryan Patrick, and was the grandson of the late Raymond and Mildred Vadney. He attended Orange public schools and graduated from Amity Regional High School and completed numerous technical courses in emergency medical treatment and heating,...
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Verla Helene Schenarts

October 11, 1926 - February 15, 2013

Verla Helene P. Schenarts, 86, of Woodbridge, wife of the late Theodore Schenarts, passed away on February 15, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in New Haven on October 11, 1926 to the late Frederick and Helene Kandetzki Pokrop. Verla is survived by her two granddaughters, Tricia Rowold & her husband David of Bloomfield, NJ and Tabatha Maccio & her husband Gabriel of Cromwell; her two great...
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Elizabeth Rauscher Doiron

February 15, 2013 - February 15, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Doiron, age 97, of Hamden, passed away on February 13, 2013. Betty was the widow of Edward J. Doiron. Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Elizabeth Starr Rauscher. She is survived by her son Edward C. Doiron Ret. HFD & his wife Margaret of Hamden, her daughter Elizabeth L. Doiron of Arizona and her daughter in-law Patricia Doiron of...
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Robert F. Smith

December 21, 1920 - February 11, 2013

Robert "Bob" F. Smith, of Ashlar Village, Wallingford, formerly of Gun Shot Road, Waterford, and Shepard Avenue, Hamden, died February 11, 2013, at age 92. Born on December 21, 1920 in New Haven to the late Herman A. and Gertrude Graebner Smith. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth M. Munck in 1985 and his siblings, Herman D. Smith & Lois S. Widmann. Bob is survived by his wife of 25...
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Helyn Ramelli Barbato

April 10, 1924 - February 9, 2013

In Hamden, Feb. 9, 2013, Helyn Callahan Ramelli Barbato, 88, of Worth Ave., wife of the late Pasquale Barbato. She was predeceased by her first husband Alfred Ramelli, brothers Robert and John Callahan and a sister Joyce Moulter. Helen was born in New Haven, April 10, 1924 a daugher of the late Raymond and Veronica Conners Callahan. She was a former employee of the Town of Hamden as Secretary in...
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Ella Yensen Fierman, Ph.D.

June 20, 1922 - February 7, 2013

Dr. Ella Yensen Fierman, a retired clinical psychologist, wife of the late Dr. Louis B. Fierman, and a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the age of 90. Dr. Fierman, the daughter of the late Cecil and Dorthea Yensen, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 20, 1922. She received a B.S. in psychology and sociology from Case Western Reserve...
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Raymond W. Cable

May 12, 1922 - February 4, 2013

Raymond "Ray" W. Cable, 90, of Bethany, passed away on February 4, 2013 at the VA Hospital in West Haven. Born on May 12, 1922 to the late Frederick and Ethel Almas Cable. Ray will be remembered by his adoring wife of 67 years, Vivian Strom Cable; loving children, Gary (Carol) Cable of Pahoa, HI, Susan (Dennis) Martens of Bethany, and Wayne (Donna) Cable of Woodbridge; cherished grandchildren,...
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Joyce Rice Grelle

April 15, 1926 - February 1, 2013

In Hamden, Feb. 1, 2013, Joyce Rice Grelle, 86, wife of 57 years of the late Richard Daniel Grelle, mother of Richard Royce Grelle of Euless, TX, Mary Jane Grelle-McGaffin of Hamden, and Frank Daniel Grelle of Meriden. Grandmother of Mary E. Mattheis and Kate M. Dwyer. Sister of the late Marjorie Canfield and Melvin W. Rice. Joyce was born in New Haven, April 15, 1926 a daughter of the late...
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Walter G. Knudsen

October 7, 1931 - January 31, 2013

Walter G. Knudsen, age 81, of North Haven and Beaver Cove, ME, passed away on January 31, 2013 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on October 7, 1931 he was the son of the late Harry & Frieda Ganter Knudsen. Walter was the husband of Gladys Ahlstrand Knudsen; father of Gladys K. Knudsen of Orange, Barbara McFarland-Shields & her husband Leroy of North Haven and Walter Kristian Knudsen &...
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William Gellatly Buick

February 17, 1923 - January 30, 2013

William "Bill" Gellatly Buick of Ashlar Village, Wallingford, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Masonic Care - Hospice. Loving husband of the late Helen Potter Buick. Born on February 17, 1923 in Dundee, Scotland; son of the late William and Wilhelmina Anderson Buick. Bill came to the U.S. in 1947 and worked for the Gannett Company for over 30 years. During World War II, he served in...
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Ruth B. Withnell

March 26, 1926 - January 28, 2013

Ruth B. Withnell, age 86, of Hamden passed away on January 28, 2013. Ruth was the widow of Harold "Hal" M. Withnell. Born in New Haven on March 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm & Rosel Schmidt Baumgartner. Ruth is survived by her son David Withnell & his wife Liz of Rockville, MD; her daughter Laurie Vigneault & her husband Ken of Milford, CT; her grandchildren Marissa Vigneault ...
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John Henry Lassiter

June 9, 1934 - January 24, 2013

John Henry Lassiter, Sr at the age of 78, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2013 while recovering from postoperative complications at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, Connecticut. He was born June 9, 1934, in Waterbury, CT to John Henry Lassiter and Mary Douglas. John owned and operated Medi-Kleen, Inc., a successful maintenance company in the tri-state area for more than 40 years. His...
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Carmela Meriano

August 31, 1921 - January 22, 2013

Carmela Meriano, 91, of North Haven formerly of Hamden, wife of the late Peter Meriano, passed away on January 22, 2013. Born in New Haven on August 31, 1921 to the late Anthony and Catherine Pascarella Zampano. Carmela will be remembered by her daughter, Judith Permanente and her husband Louis of Melbourne, FL; granddaughter, Catherine P. Webb and her husband Glenn of W. Melbourne, FL;...
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Marie Ann Semenza

July 8, 1934 - January 22, 2013

Marie Ann Semenza, 78, wife of 55 years of Robert A. Semenza, Sr. passed away Jan. 22, 2013. She was born in New Rochelle, NY, July 8, 1934 a daughter of the late Luigi and Pasqualina Vaccaro. After growing up in New Rochelle, she lived in Stamford for 30 years before moving to Hamden in 1994. She and her husband also reside in Saratoga Springs, NY. Marie was an active member of the Rosary...
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Norma Catherine Karber Norton

May 26, 1921 - January 19, 2013

Norma Catherine Karber Norton, 91 of Hamden entered into eternal peace on January 19, 2013. She was the wife of the late L. Russell Norton. She was the daughter of Myrtle (Schuman) and Harry J. Karber, Sr. She was born and raised in McKeesport, PA and resided there until 1946 when she moved to Miami, FL. She lived in Miami until 16 years ago when she moved to Hamden. She was a graduate of...
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Juliette C. LaRose

March 31, 1925 - January 19, 2013

Juliette C. LaRose, age 87, of Wallingford, CT passed away on January 19, 2013. Born in Timmins Ontario, Canada on March 31, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Lionel Phillipe & Elaine Dion Cloutier. Juliette was the widow of Lucien "Red" LaRose; mother of Christine L. Winter & her husband David of Newport, NY, Elaine L. Aszklar & her husband Richard of Wallingford, CT, Paul P. LaRose & his...
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Dorothy Irene Backus

April 3, 1922 - January 16, 2013

Dorothy Irene Backus, 90, of Wallingford formerly of Hamden, wife of the late Donald Backus, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 3, 1922, daughter of the late John and Harriet Beasley Wiren. Upon graduating from the St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in NYC, Dorothy proudly joined the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant...
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Miss Pearl Louise Moeller

December 27, 1915 - January 15, 2013

Miss Pearl Louise Moeller died Jan. 15, 2013 in New Haven. She was 97 years old and a resident of the Gardenside Retirement Center, Branford. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Louis Moeller and Pearl Shepard Moeller. Born and raised in New Haven, she was a graduate of Hillhouse High School, the Gateway School, and Mount Holyoke College, Class of 1938. She also earned a graduate degree in...
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Detra MacDougall

February 25, 1944 - January 15, 2013

After a valiant battle during the past several years with Multiple Systems Atrophy, Detra passed away peacefully at her home in Bethany Ct at the age of 68 on Tuesday January 15th, 2013. She is survived by her husband Erwin Steward, her mother Allena T. MacDougall, her brother Kevin B. MacDougall and Predeceased by her sister Marlee L. MacDougall. She was the loving Aunt to Adrenna D'Orlando,...
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Raymond John Bergmann, Jr.

January 8, 1941 - January 14, 2013

Raymond John Bergmann, Jr., loving husband of 50 years of Eunice Gustafson Bergmann, passed away peacefully Jan. 14, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in New Haven Jan. 8, 1941, a son of the late Raymond J. and Carol Peck Bergmann, Sr. and was a life long resident of Woodbridge. Raymond was employed with the Ed-Mor Electric Co. retiring in 1995. He was a member of Local Union # 90...
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Rose Sandra Chikla

March 30, 1930 - January 13, 2013

Rose Sandra DeLuca Chikla, 82, of New Haven peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on January 13, 2013. She was born in New Haven, CT, March 30, 1930 to Italian immigrant parents, Pasquale DeLuca and Concetta Concelmo DeLuca. Above all Rose cherished family and the very loving bonds she had with each of her nine siblings; Beverly Magee of FL, Robert DeLuca of FL, Sandra Kinnan of MS,...
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Maurice Gorman

July 8, 1944 - January 9, 2013

Maurice Gorman, age 68, died peacefully on Jan. 9, 2013 at Montowese Health & Rehab Center where he was a long-term patient. Maurice was born in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland on July 8, 1944. He is survived by his wife, Jo-Ann, and their children, Marcie (Chris Merolli) Gorman, Kim (Atra) Robinson, Tessa Wells, Wendy (Philip) Costello. He was predeceased by a son Kurt Robinson. Loving...
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Roger M. Bundy

January 10, 1947 - January 4, 2013

Roger M. Bundy, 65, of New Milford, beloved husband of the late Patricia Murphy Bundy, passed away on January 4, 2013 in New Milford Hospital. He was born in New Haven on January 10, 1947 a son of Alice Shia Bundy of Hamden and the late Mervin Barclay Bundy. Roger graduated from Hamden High School in 1964 where he was the very first goalie for the soccer team. In 1970 he graduated from...
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Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

May 22, 1959 - January 2, 2013

Yale psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema died Jan. 2. in Yale-New Haven Hospital, following heart surgery associated with a blood infection. She was 53 years old. Chair of Yale's Department of Psychology, Nolen-Hoeksema was a renowned scholar, teacher, mentor, and academic leader. She was recognized internationally for her work on how people regulate their feelings and emotions and how particular...
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Cleaveland Jocelyn Rice, Jr.

July 8, 1924 - December 27, 2012

Cleaveland Jocelyn Rice, Jr., 88, of Whitney Center, Hamden, died December 27, 2012. He was born in New Haven on July 8, 1924, the son of prominent New Haven attorney Cleaveland Jocelyn Rice and Madeleine Woodruff Lindley Rice. He was predeceased by a brother Robert L. Rice of Walnut Creek, California and is survived by nieces Sally Madeleine Jones of Austin, TX and Lisa Rice Thai of Redwood City...
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Emma DeMaio

June 2, 1912 - December 24, 2012

Emma DeMaio, 100 years old formerly of Woodbridge, CT entered into peace on Christmas Eve 2012. Emma was the beloved wife of the late John DeMaio and daughter of Joseph and Marguerite Perrone Soli. Mother of Barbara (Richard, Sr.) Reilly and Rocco (Eileen) DeMaio, Sr. and Grandmother of Richard, John, Scott (Michelle) and Robin Reilly and Rocco (Karla) DeMaio, Jr. She was the proud great...
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Carolyn Sue Breen Witt

January 12, 1962 - December 23, 2012

Carolyn Sue (Carrie) Breen Witt, age 50, of Hamden, CT and Bar Harbor, ME, died peacefully at home in Hamden on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. With her were her parents, Dermott and Sue Breen of Southbury, CT, and the parents of her late husband Tom Witt, Jim and Nancy Witt of Cold Spring, NY, as well as several devoted friends. Carrie is also survived by her brother David Morehouse Breen, his wife Nina...
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Adeline Garstka

December 22, 1924 - December 22, 2012

Adeline Garstka, lifelong resident of Meriden, wife of the late Walter Garstka, passed away suddenly 88 years after her birth on December 22, 2012. She was born in Meriden to the late John and Agusta Wollenberg Domen. Adeline is survived by her daughters, Karen Gianatti and her husband John of Meriden, Janet Garstka of Portland; sons, Michael Garstka and his wife Diane of Meriden, David Garstka...
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Peter Patrick Boughton

December 4, 1969 - December 19, 2012

Peter Patrick Boughton, 43, of Hamden, passed away on December 19, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in New Haven on December 4, 1969 to Dennis Boughton of Hamden and Joan Silk Petraccione of Bethel, VT. Besides his parents, Peter is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Boughton of Hamden; siblings, Jackie Marvel and Joan Turner both of Hamden, Dennis Boughton of New Haven, and Jill...
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Thomas H. Kraft

June 22, 1941 - December 16, 2012

Thomas H. Kraft, 71 of Meriden, died unexpectedly on Sunday Dec.16, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. Born in New Haven, CT on June 22, 1941 he was the son of the late Daniel Kraft and Bertha Kroeber. He graduated from Maloney High School in 1959, where he played baseball and football. He also played football as a youth on the Meriden Raiders and played little league baseball. Tom joined the U.S. Navy...
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Samuel A. Bria

March 26, 1908 - December 13, 2012

Samuel "Sam" A. Bria, 104, husband of the late Mae Currano Bria, passed away on December 13, 2012 at his home. He was born in New Haven on March 26, 1908 to the late Thomas and Rosina Bria. Sam grew up in New Haven, until at the age of 18, moved to Hamden. He lived in Hamden for the next 82 years on Wooden St. and Belden Rd., until moving back to New Haven in 2006. He attended Truman Grammar...
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Fay A. Miller

February 17, 1945 - December 10, 2012

Fay A. Miller, age 67, of Flower Drive, Hamden, passed away on December 10, 2012 at her home. Fay is the mother of Steven McDonald of New York City and David McDonald of Hamden and sister of Barbara Leverett of Hamden. Fay was born in New York City on Feb. 17, 1945, daughter of the late Helen Kyprion & Joseph Miller. She received her PHD in Nursing and was the Dean of the School of Nursing and...
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The Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo

April 27, 1924 - December 10, 2012

The Honorable Anthony "Tony" V. DeMayo, 88, of East Haven died on December 10, 2012 at his home in East Haven surrounded by his family. Tony will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Eileen Healy DeMayo. He was born in New Haven on April 27, 1924 to the late William S. and Aida Di Rocco DeMayo, Sr. Besides his wife, Tony leaves his two daughters, Elizabeth DeMayo of New York City &...
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William T. Losi

September 25, 1927 - December 6, 2012

William T. Losi, 85, entered into eternal rest December 6, 2012 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor DeAngelo Losi and the devoted father of Sandra Losi of Hamden and William Losi, Jr. and his wife Susan of Cheshire, beloved grandfather of Kimberly Losi and brother of Lorraine Lepone of Cheshire. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. William was born...
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Luigi Olivieri

September 11, 1918 - December 3, 2012

Luigi Olivieri, age 94, passed away on December 3, 2012 in New Britain. Formerly of the New Haven area he was the husband of the late Maria Massaro Olivieri. He is survived by a nephew Anthony Olivieri of Conroe, TX and several other nieces and nephews locally. Luigi was born in Foggio, Italy, Sept. 11, 1918 a son of the late Michele and Angelina Olivieri. Before his retirement he worked at the...
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Karl J. Gibiser

June 14, 1924 - November 29, 2012

Karl J. Gibiser, age 88, of Hamden, passed away on November 29, 2012. Karl was the husband of the late Anne Piechota Gibiser. Born in New Haven on June 14, 1924, he was the son of the late Karl Gibiser, Sr. & Agnes Pinter Gibiser. Karl is survived by his daughter Frankie Anne K. Gibiser of Hamden and was predeceased by his daughter Kathy Anne Marita Gibiser. He leaves his sister Cecelia Lostys....
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Dolores Concetta Ezzo DiDiovanni

June 24, 1922 - November 28, 2012

Meriden- Dolores Concetta Ezzo DiGiovanni, 90, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born June 24, 1922 in Meriden the only child of the late Modestino Ezzo and Mary Ezzo. Dolores attended St. Joseph School, graduated from Meriden High School and earned an Associates Degree from Larson College (now Quinnipiac University) class of 1942. She...
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Robert A. Gregg

March 8, 1918 - November 28, 2012

Dr. Robert A. Gregg, a resident of Woodbridge, Connecticut since 1973 has died at the age of 94. Dr. Gregg was born in Dundee, Michigan on March 8, 1918. He received a BA from Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan, and a PhD in chemistry from the University of Michigan. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and was awarded an honoray Doctor of Science. In 1942 he joined the research staff of the United...
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Bernard C. Wojan

October 16, 1917 - November 27, 2012

Bernard C. Wojan, 95, passed away peacefully as he wished at the Meriden home in which he grew up, on November 27, 2012. Ben was the oldest son of four children born to the late Julius and Augusta (Hoffman) Wojan, German immigrants from Russian territory. He was predeceased by his older sister, Dorothy Wojan, and two younger brothers, George and Robert Wojan. During WWII, he worked in the...
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Elizabeth Schaffeld

November 6, 1917 - November 21, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Schaffeld, 95, of North Haven, wife of the late Joseph Schaffeld, passed away on November 21, 2012. Born in New Haven on November 6, 1917 to the late Harry and Anna Kapooska Romanovsky. Elizabeth leaves her daughter Carol Berube of Wallingford, her grandson, Thomas Berube of Denver, CO, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Anna Radin and her...
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John S. Pleines

June 28, 1930 - November 19, 2012

John S. Pleines "Jack", age 82, passed away peacefully November 19, 2012 at his home after a long bout with cancer. Jack was born in New Haven on June 28, 1930, a son of the late John A. & Florence Stoddard Pleines. He lived a long and happy life, serving in the US Army stateside and 13 months in Germany. After the Service he owned and operated Pleines' Package Store for 46 years. Jack leaves...
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Ernest Harris

April 9, 1947 - November 19, 2012

Ernest Harris, 65, of New Haven passed away Nov. 19, 2012. He was employed with the City of New Haven and Marrakech, Inc. prior to his retirement. Funeral service will be held Monday Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE., HAMDEN. Friends may call Monday from 10 -11 a.m. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Marjorie A. Ullerup

June 24, 1917 - November 18, 2012

Marjorie A. Ullerup, age 95, passed away November 18, 2012. Marjorie was married to Walter H. Ullerup, Sr who also passed away this last August. Born in Stamford, CT on June 24, 1917 she was a daughter of the late Harry E. & Ethel Broch Lindburgh. She was the mother of Bruce H. Ullerup & his wife Saundra of Mars Hill, NC and the late Walter H. Ullerup, Jr & Margaret U. McGeehan; grandmother of...
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Thomas Joseph Sincavage

December 18, 1923 - November 13, 2012

Thomas Joseph Sincavage, 88 a resident of East Haven since 1967, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in Hamden. Husband of the late Angeline Gianfriddo Sincavage, he is survived by a son, Thomas Sincavage, Jr and his wife Anna of Woodbridge; 3 grandchildren, Michael and his wife Louise Sincavage, Yvette Sincavage, and Marc and his wife Minola Sincavage all of Hamden; 2 great-grandchildren,...
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Frances S. Steinbrick

April 8, 1939 - November 12, 2012

Frances S. Steinbrick, age 73, of Shelton, formerly of Trumbull, passed away on November 12, 2012 at the Bishop Wicke Health Center. Frances was the widow of Charles N. Steinbrick. Born in New Haven on April 8, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Delbert & Josephine Sumecki Shailor. She is survived by her daughters, Shari France & her husband Stuart of Shelton and Wendy Stacey & her husband Bill...
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Sandra Lee Olson

November 14, 1951 - November 7, 2012

Sandra Lee Olson, 60, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2012 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a longtime Meriden resident and an active member of the community as a part of many organizations including Kiwanis Club, Girls Inc., etc. Her dedication to youth literacy was not only her job at the Meriden Public Library, but her passion as well. ...
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Roslyn H. Straus

March 30, 1919 - November 1, 2012

Roslyn H. Straus, 93, wife of the late Henry Straus passed away Nov. 1, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born in N.Y., N.Y. March 30, 1919 a daughter of the late Nathan Hellman Jr., and Stella Stein Hellman and had resided in Hamden since 1953. Roslyn was employed at the West Haven VAMC as a Histologist, and was a member of Daughters of 1853-National Council of Jewish Women. She is survived by...
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Randall Ellis Hamilton

October 13, 1947 - October 30, 2012

Randall Ellis "Randy" Hamilton, 65, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at his home in Southbury after a long illness. He was born in New Haven, on October 13, 1947, the third of four children of the late Russell and Lucinda (Brown) Hamilton. In June 1952, he came to live at the Southbury Training School. Randy was a gentleman with excellent manners, a relaxed personality and a good sense of humor. ...
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George H. Poulos

April 7, 1921 - October 27, 2012

George H. Poulos, 91, of Hamden, passed away on October 27, 2012. He was the husband of the late Freida Mourtses Poulos. George was born in New Haven on April 7, 1921, son of the late Harris and Mary Laios Poulos and had lived in Hamden since 1951. He served in the U. S. Army in WWII and was a Normandy survivor. George was a member of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. A 32 Degree Mason, he...
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Maria F. Olivieri

January 4, 1916 - October 25, 2012

Maria F. Olivieri, age 96, of Cheshire, formerly of the New Haven area, passed away on October 25, 2012. Maria is the wife of Luigi Olivieri of New Britain; sister of Anthony & his wife Frances Massaro of Branford, Michael Massaro of New Haven, Theresa Florio of Hamden & Rose Savo of Wallingford. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Mary Irene Massaro,...
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Frank Marshall Gray

February 15, 1950 - October 19, 2012

Frank Marshall Gray, 62, of Claudia Dr., West Haven passed away unexpectedly Oct. 19, 2012. He was born in Dover-Foxcroft, ME on Feb. 15, 1950, son of the late Lewis L. and Thelma Perkins Gray, and had resided in Nashua, NH, Manchester, NH, New Haven and Bridgeport before moving to West Haven in 2008. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and later was employed as a welder/fabricator...
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Phyllis J. Allen Hiscock

December 12, 1915 - October 9, 2012

Phyllis J. Allen Hiscock, of Bethany, formerly of Woodbridge, passed away on October 9, 2012 in the Hospital of St. Raphael. Phyllis was born in Ludlow, MA on December 12, 1915, a daughter of the late Walter & Ellen MacFarlane Allen. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harley J. Hiscock; her daughters Lynne E. Dow of Branford and Shelley Dering of Boca Raton, Florida; her son Harley J....
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Michael J. Pryor

March 31, 1925 - October 6, 2012

Dr Michael J. Pryor, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 at Emeritus Senior Living in Woodbridge. Michael was born in Leek, England on March 31, 1925. He was predeceased by his wife Pax Pryor and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Maureen & Bob Preuss of Cheshire, Valerie Johnson of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, his son Laurence Pryor of Marlborough, CT, 4 grand children ...
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Josephine T. Catapano Laudano Picone

April 19, 1934 - October 3, 2012

Josephine T. Catapano Laudano Picone, age 78, of Hamden, CT, passed away at St. Raphael Hospital on October 3rd, 2012 after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Haven on April 19, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Theresa DePino Catapano. Josephine was predeceased by her husbands, Salvatore J. Laudano Sr. & Anthony J. Picone. She is survived by her children,...
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Jeanette C. Lucibelli

December 16, 1921 - September 30, 2012

Jeanette Pagnam Lucibelli, 90, died peacefully on September 30, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late Andrew J. Lucibelli. Born in New Haven the daughter of the late Thomas J. Pagnam and Jeanette Schenck Pagnam Conway. After graduating from Larson Junior College, class of '41, she worked in the art department of SNET and General Electric. Later, she...
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Jeannette Bradley Marsted

February 11, 1921 - September 28, 2012

Jeannette Bradley Marsted, 91, wife of the late Paul C. Marsted of Delray Beach, FL passed away peacefully Sept. 28, 2012. She was born in Branford, Feb. 11, 1921, a daughter of the late Earl and Edith Meade Bradley and had resided in Branford and Orange before moving to Delray Beach, FL. While living in CT with her husband Paul, they were members of the Orange Congregational Church and the Pine...
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Abraham Johannes Malherbe

May 15, 1930 - September 28, 2012

Abraham J. Malherbe, the Buckingham Professor of New Testament Criticism and Literature Emeritus at Yale Divinity School, died suddenly and unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack on Friday afternoon, September 28. Abe was born in Pretoria, South Africa, on May 15, 1930. After graduating from high school he spent several years working as a surveyor and then a draftsperson in the Electrical...
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Gus D. Lawrence

June 16, 1936 - September 26, 2012

Gus D. Lawrence, age 76 of Hudson, FL passed on to our Lord on Sept. 26, 2012. Gus is survived by his wife Jean of 46 years, his niece Debbie Betley, a nephew Robert Lee Lawrence, a host of grand and great grand nieces and nephews, his brother-in-law Douglas Bre Veglieri and sister-in-law Marion Lawrence. Born on June 16, 1936 in Wellsburg, WV to Hannah and Gus Lawrence, Gus moved to Bridgeport...
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Pell John Palluotto

July 24, 1957 - September 25, 2012

Pell John Palluotto, age 55, of East Haven, husband of 30 years to Virginia Schimelfanick Palluotto, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2012. He was born in New Haven, Ct on July 24, 1957 to the late John Pellegrino Palluotto and Gloria Vissicchio Palluotto. Besides his wife, Pell leaves his daughter, Gina Marie Palluotto of East Haven; sisters Jonna Palluotto and (Michael Giamattei) of...
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Frank W. Ceraso

July 4, 1921 - September 25, 2012

Frank W. Ceraso, age 91, of Hamden, passed away on September 25, 2012. Born in New Haven on July 4, 1921 he was a son of the late Michael C. & Christina Angiollo Ceraso. Frank is survived by his wife, Katherine "Kaye" Grimshaw Ceraso; his daughter, Christine Parisi & her husband Peter of Wallingford; his son Francis Ceraso & his wife Mary of Charlotte, NC; his grandchildren Allison & Amanda...
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Thomas Langdon Cheney, Jr.

May 8, 1917 - September 24, 2012

Thomas L. Cheney, 95, died peacefully with his family by his side on September 24, 2012 at Evergreen Woods in North Branford. Mr. Cheney was born in New York on May 8, 1917, the son of Thomas Langdon Cheney, Sr. of Manchester and Judith Stager Calkins Cheney of Cleveland, OH. Raised in Cleveland and Gates Mills, OH, he graduated from the Asheville School (NC) in 1935 and Yale College in 1939. He...
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Robert Nordstrom

September 26, 1920 - September 21, 2012

Robert Nordstrom, 91, husband of 62 years to the late Jean (Adams) Nordstrom died peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2012 Bob enjoyed a full life and will be sadly missed by those whose lives he touched. Bob joined the Coast Guard where he served as a flight engineer during World War II. It was here that he met his future wife Jean. After serving together, Bob and Jean married and returned to...
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Anthony J. Parisi, M.D.

December 17, 1919 - September 20, 2012

Anthony J. Parisi, M.D., 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 20, 2012. He was the husband of the late Shirley Denny Parisi. Born in West Springfield, MA on December 17, 1919, he was the son of the late Joseph Anthony Parisi and Raffaela Mazzarino Parisi. He was pre-deceased by two sisters, Cecelia Parisi Augustino and Michelina Parisi Hogue. He is survived by four sons, Joseph...
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