Gail Gradoia, 82, of West Haven, formerly of Hamden, passed away peacefully at home January 23rd with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of 65 years to Salvatore Gradoia. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Harold & Florence Tousley Sorenson, Gail worked as a medical technichian for Temple Medical and Cardiology Consultants where she loved all her patients. She enjoyed cooking & baking, bowling, family get togethers, and loved attending her grandsons baseball games. She was a long time member of the Covenent House and an avid animal lover. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons; John (Annmarie), and Paul Gradoia, both of West Haven and Robert Gradoia of New Haven, a sister June Macdowall of Hamden, and grandsons; Brett & John Gradoia Jr.. Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass, SATURDAY 10 A.M. at Ascension Church in Hamden, burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc. at www.ALZ.org