John Brano, 90, of the Emeritus at Woodbridge, formerly of Lynmot Rd., Hamden, died Aug. 22, 2010. He was the widow of Helen Yelmini. John was born in West Haven, Aug. 4, 1920, the son of the late Peter and Mary DiMico Brano and was employed at Marlin Firearms for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He graduated from Hillhouse High School where he held the indoor mile track record. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the mechanize Calvary Unit. He was a toy maker for ten years and was a part timeworker in his son's business, Peter Brano Remodeling Co. He is survived by a son Peter (Jan) Brano of Hamden, sisters, Eleanor Tommessilli of Branford and Angie Silvestri of Hamden, a grand daughter, Mrs. Evan (Vicki) Rose and two great-grandchildren, Zachary & Lalaina Rose. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Fred Brano. Funeral Thursday at 9:15 from the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, l022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden and at St. Ann's Church at 10 o'clock. Interment in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 P.M. At John's request, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Ass'n., 45 Ash St., East Hartford, Ct. 06108-3272