Barbara DeNicola, 88, of Hamden died May 18th at The Linden of Woodbridge after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Mayor John (Anna Krenn) DeNicola Sr., she resided in Hamden all her life. She waas a graduate of UCONN with a teachers degree and taught in Hamden, East Haven, Greenwich, Durham, and Middlefield school systems, as well as Japan, Turkey and France Military schools. She served as Mayor of Hamden from 1997 ~ 1999, and was very active in Hamden Republican politics for many years. She most enjoyed being with her devoted family. She is survived by a brother Richard (Lorraine) DeNicola of Hamden, nieces and nephews; John (Susan), David (Lynette), Lisa (Laura),Lori, Joseph (Debra), Anthony (Vickie) all DeNicola's, Angela (Sam) Player, 7 grand nieces & nephews, and a great grand niece. She was predeceased by a brother Mayor John P. DeNicola Jr., and his wife Lorraine. Friends are invited to go directly to Blessed Sacrament (CBoL) Church SATURDAY 10 A.M. for a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Beaverdale. Friends may call FRIDAY from 5 - 7 P.M. in the Peter H. Torello & son F.H. 1022 Dixwell Ave. Hamden. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Food Pantry, 322 Circular Ave. Hamden, CT 06514