Clare Ann Torello
Mar 8, 2026
Clare Ann Torello, 84, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the devoted wife of William Torello, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Born in New Haven on December 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Venturina Colavolpe and grew up in East Haven...
Robert J. Simler
Mar 2, 2026
Robert J. Simler 89, formerly of Wallingford died March 2nd at Arden Care Center of Hamden after a long illness. He was the loving husband of the late Anne "Bunny" Baker Simler. Robert was born in New Haven July 2, 1936, the son of the late Albert Sr. & Agnes Mahon Simler. He worked for many years as a truck...
Anthony LaCava Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Anthony (Tony) J. LaCava Jr, 89, passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 18th, 2026 in Hamden, Connecticut. Born in Waterbury, CT in 1936 to Anthony Sr. and Josephine (Testa) LaCava, Tony attended Crosby High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in 1958. He later completed a master’s degree at Colgate University, and pursued postgraduate studies...
Gloria Cardillo
Feb 18, 2026
Gloria Guarino Cardillo, currently residing at Ashlar Village, Wallingford, CT, formerly a resident of Hamden, CT, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at the age of 95. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Louis J. Cardillo. Gloria was born in New Haven, CT to her loving parents, Luigi Antonio and Philomena D’Andrea Guarino. In addition...
John William Smith
Feb 13, 2026
John William Smith, 64, of Woodbridge, formerly of Hamden and New Haven, CT, died suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home in Woodbridge. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on September 15, 1961. He is survived by his three siblings, Mary Smith, Roberta Smith, and Robert Socci; his loving nephew, Gerry Castro Smith; and many other relatives...
Ruth DiGioia
Feb 5, 2026
Ruth DiGioia, 93, loving wife of the late Nicholas DiGioia of Hamden passed away peacefully on Thursday February 5, 2026. Born in Hamden, June 24th,1932 as daughter of the late Otto and Martha Podgwaite Marenholz to a family of 10, all growing up in the West Woods section of Hamden. She is survived by brother Sterling “Tuddy” (Laura) Marenholz and...
Frank S. Benevento
Feb 2, 2026
Frank Salvatore Benevento, 91, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 19, 1934, in New Haven, Connecticut, Frank lived a full and devoted life centered on family, friendship, and hard work. He was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore and Angelina Benevento, and by his beloved wife, Joanne. Frank was the...
William A. Lupi
Jan 29, 2026
William A. Lupi 68 of Hamden died suddenly at home January 29th. Born in New Haven December 7, 1957, he was the loving son of the late William E. & Shirley Papero Lupi. William was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked for many years as a laborer for various local construction companies. He enjoyed reading, especially the newspaper, and was...
Michael Colaiacovo
Jan 27, 2026
Michael Colaiacovo, 92, of Hamden, died at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the widower of Jean Maggi Colaiacovo, married for 56 years. Michael was born in Hamden, October 15, 1933, son of the late John & Anna Maselli Colaiacovo and resided in Hamden all of his life. He graduated from Boardman Trade...
Joane Karen Kinney
Jan 15, 2026
Joane Baker Kinney, aged 79, of Wallingford passed away on January 15, 2026. Joane leaves her beloved son, Gary and his wife Michele of St. Petersburg, Florida. She was predeceased by her parents Edward and Amelia Giordano Baker. Joane lived in Wallingford for most of her life. She spent a few years in St. Petersburg before returning to her hometown...
David Michael Salerno Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
David M. Salerno Sr. 80, of Hamden died peacefully at his home Jan. 12th. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Barletta Salerno. Born in Waterbury son of the late James & Josephine DeFrancesco Salerno, he worked for many years as Director of Purchasing at Milford Hospital. David enjoyed photography and was a lifelong Lone Ranger fan. He was...
Maureen Wolyniec
Jan 7, 2026
Maureen Q. Wolyniec, 77 of Woodbridge passed away peacefully on Jan. 7th at Griffin Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in New Haven, April 12, 1948 to the late William J. Quinlan & Ronata (Cozzi) Quinlan. Maureen is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Wolyniec of Woodbridge, and predeceased by a daughter, Amy Wolyniec D’Amato of Woodbridge. Also survived...
Aniello "Neil" Longobardi
Dec 27, 2025
Aniello "Neil" "Poppy" Longobardi, 82 of Wallingford, lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. Neil was born in New Haven on May 23, 1943, to the late Carmine and Mary (Riccardi) Longobardi. Neil is survived by his beloved wife Rosemary of 58 years, and his 3 children Andrea (late Eric) Pascarella, Joseph (Jessica) Longobardi, Carmine (Toniann)...
Jeannette N. Tassmer
Dec 25, 2025
Jeannette N. Tassmer (Taber) 8/3/1941-12/25/2025 of Meriden (formally of Hamden) passed away suddenly in her home. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Stuart A. Tassmer and Mother to the late Toby N. Tassmer as well as her brother the late David Taber. Survived by Son Timothy Tassmer (Alexia) of Wallingford and Sister Gladys Sanca of Hamden,...
Frederic J. D'Ambrose
Dec 21, 2025
Frederic J. D’Ambrose, 88, of Hamden, CT passed away on December 21, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 26, 1937 in Mount Vernon, NY, he was the loving husband of Marilyn (Hecker) D’Ambrose for 66 wonderful years. Fred lived most of his life in Hamden, CT, and was a graduate of Hamden High School. He earned...
Yola Petrillo
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 by...
Cheryl "Cheri" Sullivan
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...
Joan Inzero
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...
Lawrence "Larry" Novella
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 the...
Edward T. Kelly
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. Â 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...
