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1 of 11 | Posted by: Laura&Barry Besen - Branford, CT
“Gerry, Bill and John-- Your mother was a wonderful woman. She greeted every person with a smile and kind words and was so devoted to her family. Our...Read More »
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2 of 11 | Posted by: David and Jo-Ann Pearson - CT
“My Dear Great Aunt Helen, I will miss your warm smile and good nature. Send my love to all that have passed before us. Love Your Great Niece Angela...Read More »
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Angela Papa-DelSordo - Richmond, MA
“Helen used to visit with me in my store (Sykes-Libby Jlrs in North Haven) with her husband, Judge Toscano who I knew from my childhood. What a...Read More »
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4 of 11 | Posted by: Jo-Ann Sykes - Hamden, CT
“Jerry, sorry for your loss 98 god bless her . Love Frank,Steph and Rosa
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Frank Palmieri - cheshire, CT
“Aunt Helen always made me smile. I have fond memories of visits to Helen and Fritz's house with my parents and grandparents for various family...Read More »
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6 of 11 | Posted by: Martha Papa Rein - Winsted, CT
“Dear Jerry Bill and John.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Mother.My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.I will...Read More »
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7 of 11 | Posted by: Dana Munia - Bristol, CT
“to the family of Helen ..So sorry for your loss..our prayers our with you in this time of sadness..Sincerely Carolyn and Donna Palmieri
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8 of 11 | Posted by: carolyn palmieri - north haven, CT
“Dear Bill, Jerry, and John, We are saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Helen was a lovely lady and we will always remember special holiday...Read More »
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9 of 11 | Posted by: Barbara and John Petonito - CT
“Dear Cousins Bill, John and Gerry, Lou and I send our sincere condolences to you on the passing of dear Aunt Helen. You have many memories to help...Read More »
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10 of 11 | Posted by: Judy Baccei - Hilton Head Island, SC
“I have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Helen. I always looked forward to her visits to Florida and all our dinners and "shopping marathons." My...Read More »
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11 of 11 | Posted by: Mary Lou Papa - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Helen Toscano, 98, of Thimble Farms Rd., Branford, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2012, at her home. She was born November 27, 1913, in New Haven, a daughter of the late Luigi and Angela Palmieri Papa. Helen was the wife of the late Philip W. Ryan of Thomaston, CT and the late Honorable Alfred A. Toscano of New Haven. She was the mother of Philip W. Ryan, Jr. (Jill) of Branford, Dr. John L. Ryan (Karen) of Philadelphia, PA, and Gerald P. Ryan (Janet) of Branford. She is survived by her loving ten grandchildren, Sean, Brent, Scot, Liza, Philip, Paige, Michael, Diana, Julia and Jack; and six adoring great-grandchildren, Sean, Madalyn, Charlotte, Ryan, Silas and Wiley. She also leaves a brother, Anthony A. Papa of Branford, and a sister, Camille Gagliardi of Hamden, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews, most particularly her niece Linda DeLaurentis of Branford, her frequent companion in her later years. She was predeceased by three brothers, Donald Papa, John Papa, and George Papa, three sisters, Peggy DeLaurentis, Lucy Nesta, Rose Damling, and several nieces and nephews. Helen was a registered nurse at Bristol Hospital in Bristol, CT, until her retirement in 1967. She was an avid sports fan, most particularly the New York Yankees. Helen loved to read and spent many years vacationing in Florida with her family. Her primary focus was always her family and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas Church in Thomaston, CT, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Burial will be private. .
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