Obituary Listing

Dec 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yola Petrillo of Hamden, who entered into eternal rest unexpectedly at home on December 13, 2025. Yola was born on July 25, 1926 in Vallinfreda, Italy to the late Pietro and Agata (Cortellessa) Trombetta. She was married to the late Vincent Petrillo for 63 years. She was pre-deceased...

Dec 9, 2025

Cheryl Sullivan (née Vaughn), 78 of Orange, CT passed away on December 9, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Cheri was born on January 29th,1947 to Edgar Vaughn and Kathryn Torello Vaughn. Cheri was a lifelong Connecticut resident. She graduated from Amity Regional High School in 1965 and trained in diagnostic imaging at St. Raphael's Hospital. She remained there for...

Nov 29, 2025

Joan (Giovanna Pellico) Inzero of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29th, at the age of 94 at the Masonicare Center in Wallingford, CT. Joan's life was a testament to love, dedication, and service to her family and others. She graduated from Larson College and Quinnipiac University with an AS in Science, then applied her knowledge and...

Nov 21, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Novella, 61, entered into eternal life at Yale New Haven Hospital Smilow Cancer Center. A lifelong resident of Hamden, Lawrence was born to Michael Novella Sr. and Joan (Raccio) Novella. Upon graduating from high school, he began his employment with the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation. Lawrence loved his family and friends. Lawrence loved hanging around...

Nov 18, 2025

Edward Timothy Kelly, 78, of New Haven, died November 18th at Silver Springs Care Center. He was born in New Haven, son of the late Ellen (Lyne) and Michael Kelly.  Edward was a house painter and a former partner in the Kelly Painting Company. He graduated from Hillhouse High School and attended Miami Dade Junior College. Edward loved Irish...

Nov 8, 2025

Philip Costanzo 83 of Cheshire, formerly of Hamden died November 8th at Skyview Rehab Center after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, son of the late Jerome & Phyllis Cricco Costanzo, Phil owned and operated The Hamden Press Printing Company for over 20 years. He graduated from Hamden High where he played football. He was the fastest one...

Oct 31, 2025

Richard F Stevenson, 77 of Durham died at home October 31st after a long illness. Born in New Haven, son of the late Foster & Margaret Nolan Stevenson, Rich proudly worked as a New Haven Firefighter driving Engine 11 for many years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam war. He loved his 2 dogs Gunner and Rocky,...

Oct 13, 2025

Eleanor "Ellie" "Mima" Cavallaro, 85 of Farmington Drive, Hamden, CT, passed away suddenly on October 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Ellie was born in New Haven on May 20, 1940, the eldest daughter of the late Francis "Nukie" and Antoinette Nuclo. Ellie was currently employed at Quinnipiac University where she happily worked in admissions for...

Oct 12, 2025

Reinaldo Ortiz 68 of New Haven died October 12, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in New York, New York December 7, 1956, and moved to Connecticut at a young age. After his father passed he became caretaker of his loving mother, Carmen Perez DeLaRosa, which whom he resided. He was always...

Oct 10, 2025

Dean Richardson 53, of Hamden died suddenly at home October 10, 2025. He was the loving son of Jean Leveille Richardson and the late Frank Richardson. Born in New Haven, July 23, 1972, he worked as a general laborer for Phoenix Landscape Contractors. Dean enjoyed playing hockey growing up, and became and avid Boston Bruins & Red Sox fan....

Oct 5, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Fonda, 87, passed away on October 5, 2025, after many years in declining health, surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born in New Haven on May 13, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Rose Marie (Pacelli) Piccirillo and the late Anthony Piccirillo. She was predeceased by a brother, John Piccirillo. Jackie grew up in...

Oct 3, 2025

Joshua Matthew Gharis (1987 to 2025) of West Haven, CT

Loving father of Amelia Gharis, Sophia Torrens and step-father to Isabella Torrens. Devoted husband of Heather Boyle (deceased 2024), and beloved son of Lynn Peel (deceased 2017) and Matthew Gharis, and step-son to Michael Cadden. Josh is also survived by his siblings Aimee Gharis, James Cadden, Margaret...

Sep 22, 2025

Alex A. De Pino, 89 of New Haven, died September 22nd at Y.N.H.H after a brief illness. Born in New Haven August 28, 1936 son of the late Alphonse & Caroline Amendola De Pino, Alex worked for many years as a self-employed carpenter. He was the ultimate go-to person when something needed to be repaired or someone needed a...

Sep 17, 2025

Louisa "Rita" Palmieri, a lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She celebrated her 100th birthday the day before her death. Rita was the daughter of the late Luigi and Leonilda (Daucci) Palmieri. She was the youngest of nine children and was predeceased by her eight older siblings: Teresa Cassari, Florence Palmieri, Bertha Iovene,...

Sep 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Angela Guarino Mendillo who departed peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on September 13, 2025, at the age of 95. Surrounded by her loved ones, she left this world with warmth and the same strength that defined her life. Born in Cerreto Sannita, Province di Benevento, Italy...

Sep 10, 2025

Peter Salvatore Sanca, 82, of North Haven, CT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 10, 2025. He will be remembered with deep love and admiration by all who knew him. Pete was predeceased by his parents, Carmen and Susan, and his brothers, Joseph, Robert, and Carl Sanca. He is survived by his devoted children, Lisa Consorte and...

Sep 7, 2025

Melissa Shannon Markleski, 29, of Hamden, Connecticut, passed away on September 7, 2025. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Melissa was known for her selflessness and loving nature, always putting the needs and well-being of those she cared for ahead of her own. Melissa had a passion for life and an insatiable curiosity. She found joy in music, learning new...

Sep 2, 2025

Concetta "Connie" Nappi 84, a longtime Bethany resident died Sept. 2nd after a long illness. She was the loving wife of James Nappi. Connie was born in Derby December 30, 1940, daughter of the late Albert & Marian Didato Petruzzello. She loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Connie liked to read, was an avid...

Sep 2, 2025

Diane Mary Stadolnik 83, a longtime resident of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2nd. She was born in West Hartford on December 6, 1941, to the late Joseph and Theresa Raymond Stadolnik. Diane is lovingly survived by Joseph (Gloria) Stadolnik, Carol (Ralph) Nista and Donald (Janet) Stadolnik. Diane graduated from Eli Whitney Technical School and then worked...

Aug 30, 2025

Stephen M. Oneto, 70, of Hamden passed away in his home on August 30th, 2025. Stephen was born in Clinton, oldest son of the late Vivian (Strona) Oneto and Larry Oneto. He worked as a letter carrier in Wallingford for 30 plus years until his retirement in 2021. He spent his time playing guitar, listening to his record collection,...