Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2022

Mary Jane Marciano Landino, 91, of Hamden, died August 19, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Michael Landino.  Mary Jane was born in New Haven, August 8, 1931, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary DeLucia Marciano. She was a graduate of St. Raphael School of Nursing and worked at...

Aug 4, 2022

Beverly Russello, 83, of Hamden died peacefully at home August 4th after a long illness. She was the loving wife of Joseph Russello. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Oscar & Mary Rubertone Johnson, Beverly worked as a secretary for many years at the Yale University Police Department. She loved flowers, and enjoyed cooking & shopping. In...

Jul 29, 2022

Catherine Ester Cahill, 78, of Waterbury, CT, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Vitas – St. Mary's Hospital.  She was born in Punxsutawney, PA on August 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Gilbert Emanuel Carlson and Catherine Margaret Carlson.

She is survived by her two children, her son, Sean Hunihan and his wife Amy...

Jul 28, 2022

Gertrude Spellacy, 90, of Hamden, died July 28th at Yale St. Raphael Campus after a brief illness. Born in Waterbury, daughter of the late Bernard & Anna Dominigue Daley, she worked in the banking industry for many years. She was the loving widow of James Spellacy. Gertrude was an avid square dancer, and loved to knit, including making her...

Jul 12, 2022

Lawrence Joseph Mercugliano, Sr. Passed away at his home in Hamden on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the age of 98 after a brief illness. He was born in New Haven on October 18, 1923 son of the late Domenic & Antoinette Pacelle Mercugliano. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Elia Mercugliano of Hamden, his children, Marianne Mercugliano...

Jun 15, 2022

Joseph W. Langella, Sr., 83, a long-time resident of Hamden, died June 15 in New Haven. Born in New Haven on November 30, 1938, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Molly (Massaro) Langella, husband of 62 years to Audrey (Johnson), brother of Donald Langella, father to four sons--Joseph Jr. (Donna), Michael (Jill), Peter (Connie) and Paul...

May 26, 2022

Reverend Robert G. Heffernan, 84, of Hamden, entered eternal life on May 26, 2022 surrounded by friends and family. Father Bob, as he liked to be called, was born in Derby, CT. He was the son of the late Daniel J. (former principal at Derby H.S.) and Josephine Connor Heffernan, and brother to Daniel P. Heffernan (Helen) and the...

May 25, 2022

Anthony J. Martino Sr, age 61, passed away peacefully at CT Hospice on May 25th surrounded by family. Anthony had a short, yet courageous battle with metastatic SCLC. Predeceased by his parents, Alfred Martino Sr and Marie (Marturiello) Martino, his brothers, Alfred Martino Jr and Robert Martino Sr, he was welcomed into eternal life with the love of his...

May 21, 2022

Mary Torello Crisco, 72, of North Haven, died at home May 21 st after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Crisco. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Albert & JoAnn Damiano Torello, Mary worked as a medical office manager, retiring several years ago. She was an avid Yankee fan, enjoyed anything...

May 10, 2022

Michael Christopher Ramos, 39, of Hamden, died unexpectedly May 10, 2022 at home.  Born April 10, 1983, son of Emanuel F. and Gloria A. Ramos, he was predeceased by his older brother, Emanuel (Manny) Ramos.  He was the grandson of Blanche/Harold Bristol and Maria/Arnaldo Ramos.  Mike leaves numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins from Connecticut, New York, Virginia, Florida, Portugal...

May 9, 2022

Elijah Gomez, a freshman football player at Hamden High School, was tragically murdered walking home from school less than a week after his 15 th birthday. His death was completely unexpected and the family, school, and community are shocked and deeply saddened. Elijah was born on May 3 rd , 2007 in New London, Connecticut. Elijah was passionate about...

Apr 23, 2022

Lucian A. DiMeo,92, of Old Saybrook, formerly of Hamden, died April 23rd at CT Hospice. Born March 30, 1930, son of the late James & Mary Aiello DiMeo, he was the brother of Candida Simeone and Louise Carloni (Anthony). Father of Denise Kelly (Brett Kippur), Catherine Craige (Sandy), Lucien DiMeo (Susan), grandfather of Sarah Nesheiwat (Sharif), Caitlin Pinard (John...

Apr 23, 2022

"Sarge" Edward B. Borrelli, Sr., 97 years old, of 207 Borrelli Rd., East Haven, died April 23, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness.  He was the loving husband of Doris Birks Borrelli (deceased) Ed was born in East Haven, CT, Feb. 8, 1925, the son of the late Luigi and Maria DiChello Borrelli.  Ed grew...

Apr 21, 2022

Dominic Nacca, 90, a long time Hamden resident passed away peacefully April 21st. Born in West Haven, son of the late Luigi & Mary Ferrina Nacca, he was the loving husband of the late Rosemarie Battipaglia Nacca. Dominic worked as a diesel mechanic, was an Army veteran, and was a long time member of the Teamsters Local 443, serving...

Apr 15, 2022

Jason Michael Sauro, 38 of Plantation, FL, formerly from Lawrenceville, NJ and Madison, CT died suddenly on April 15, 2022.  Jason was born in New Haven, CT. on January 16, 1984 to Donna Giordano and Frank Sauro. He graduated from Lawrence High in 2002.  Jason was a free spirit and enjoyed life with his family and friends. He was...

Apr 13, 2022

Michael Gasparrino, 78, of Orange, formerly of West Haven, died suddenly April 13th at his home. Born in New Haven, April 1, 1944, son of the late Frank & Phyllis Bellucci Gasparrino, Michael worked as a delivery driver. He is survived by a number of cousins. in addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a stepfather Raymond Torello....

Apr 5, 2022

Rosemarie Theresa Testa, 79, of Hamden passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late John and Palma Testa. A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, she was a teacher for more than 40 years at Overbrook and Robert W. Carbone Elementary Schools in East Haven. Named to Who's...

Mar 26, 2022

Peter J. Martin, 84, of Woodbridge, passed away March 26th after a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 28, 1937, son of the late Robert & Inez Martin, Peter proudly served the N.H.F.D. for over 30 years, receiving many commendations during his career & retired as a lieutenant. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia (Ogilvie) Martin. Daughters;...

Mar 26, 2022

Donna Jean Votto of Hamden passed away peacefully March 26th after a brief illness. She was 77 years young. It would be wrong to say that Donna lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. When anyone else would have broken, Donna stayed strong. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like, there was no quit...

Mar 24, 2022

Joseph R. Sanca, 82, of Hamden passed away peacefully March 24th at CT Hospice. Born In New Haven, son of the late Carmen & Susan Ruggiero Sanca, Joe worked as a mechanic in the family business. He later worked at W I Clark, and in the maintenance depts. of Hamden High School & University of New Haven until his...