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Gloria M. Scalesse

Gloria M. Scalesse

Dec 10, 2021

Gloria Mary Scalesse, 88, of Concord, NC, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Dec. 10th at her home. She was the wife of the late Anthony Scalesse Sr. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Paul & Elizabeth Damato Civitello, she had been retired for many years. Gloria was an avid bird watcher and animal lover. Amongst her family...

John A. Cangiano

John A. Cangiano

Dec 4, 2021

John A. Cangiano, 60, of New Haven, died Dec. 4th at Yale N.H.Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Anna Mihailovana Cangiano. Born in New Haven, son of Anthony & Elizabeth "Betty" Monaco Cangiano, John founded American Energy Savers Inc. A lifelong New Haven resident, John was a kind and generous soul, who was devoted...

Dr. John Ricardo

Dr. John Ricardo

Dec 3, 2021

John Joseph Ricardo, M.D., of Cheshire, died suddenly on December 3, 2021. He was 65 years old. He was the son of the late John R. and Gloria Botte Ricardo of Hamden, both of whom predeceased him. Dr. Ricardo was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, West Haven.  He earned a B.A. from Columbia University and an M.D. from...

Josephine Creegan

Josephine Creegan

Dec 2, 2021

Josephine Creegan, 90, a lifelong Hamden resident, died Dec. 2nd at Whitney Rehab. after a long illness. She was the loving wife of the late William Creegan. Born in Hamden, daughter of the late Pasquale & Rose Testa Bozzuto, Josephine was known as the family caretaker due to her kindness and compassion. She was a deeply religious person, who...

Stephen P. Dematteo

Stephen P. Dematteo

Dec 1, 2021

Stephen Pasquale DeMatteo, 72, of Naugatuck died last week unexpectedly and perfectly banked the cue ball with backspin and a perfect leave for the last time. He will be remembered fondly by friends and family as a man who lived a full life exactly how he wanted to live it.  Steve, or Speedo, is survived by his son, Pasquale...

Robert L. Sause

Robert L. Sause

Nov 21, 2021

Robert L. Sause, 60, of Delray Beach, Florida died at home suddenly November 21, 2021. Born in New Haven, son of Robert J.(late) & Luann Lambert Sause, Robert worked as a diesel mechanic for the Barton Moving company. He was the grandson of the late Louis & Mildred Lambert, and Daniel & Margaret Sause. Robert enjoyed boating, and had...

Lester Fresolone

Lester Fresolone

Nov 4, 2021

Lester L. Fresolone, 88, of Hamden, passed away on November 4, 2021. He was born in New Haven, July 7, 1933, the son of the late Joseph and Mary DeFonzo Fresolone and resided in Hamden. Lester worked at Bache and Co (now Wells Fargo) for over 50 years before retiring in 1997. He was a member of the...

Frank G. Sauro Jr.

Frank G. Sauro Jr.

Oct 31, 2021

Frank G. Sauro Jr., 91 a lifelong Hamden resident passed away peacefully at Yale N.H. Hospital Oct. 31st, with his family by his side. Born in New Haven, son of the late Frank P. Sauro Sr. & Palmina Alfano Sauro. He worked for Greist/Mite/N.H Manufacturing for 48 years until his retirement in 1998. He was the loving & devoted...

Maria Mongillo

Maria Mongillo

Oct 29, 2021

Maria Mongillo, 99, of Hamden died peacefully Oct. 29th at the Regency House of Wallingford. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Augustine & Rose Rosati Marchetti, she worked for many years as a seamstress for local companies. Maria was an avid card player, and enjoyed cooking, cleaning and sewing. She is survived by a son Robert(Amy) Mongillo...

Deidre "Dee Dee" Perrotti

Deidre "Dee Dee" Perrotti

Oct 26, 2021

Deidre Perrotti "Dee Dee" 53, of Hamden, CT, passed away unexpectedly on the twenty-sixth of October at the Yale New Haven Hospital. She was surrounded by her family during her final moments, after experiencing a heart attack.  Deidre was born on the first of August, in 1968. She was born and raised in CT. She is the daughter of...

Aline Burnley

Aline Burnley

Oct 3, 2021

Aline Davis Burnley has gone home to be with her beloved "Robbie" and her daughter, Joy.  The widow of the late Robert Leonard Burnley, was 88 years old.  Aline was born on June 4 th , 1933 in Pittsfield , Ma.  She and her brother, the late Allen Davis, grew up in Pittsfield as members of the large Robinson...

Phyllis Ceccarelli

Phyllis Ceccarelli

Oct 1, 2021

Phyllis Ceccarelli, 84, of Hamden died Oct. 1st at home after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Anthony & Elizabeth Franco Ceccarelli, Phyllis was Vice President/ Manager of Administration with New Haven Savings bank until her retirement. She is survived by cousins Regina Del Monaco Schwall of Wallingford, and Michael Del Monaco of Northford. ...

Beverly L. Bassoli

Beverly L. Bassoli

Sep 26, 2021

Beverly Lewis Bassoli, 67, of Wallingford, CT passed peacefully at home with family by her side on September 26 th after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Bev was the loving wife and best friend of Henry "Bud" Bassoli. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was the: daughter of the late Rex and Doris Lewis; daughter-in-law of...

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Ceccarelli

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Ceccarelli

Sep 24, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Ceccarelli, 79, of New Haven died September 24th at Yale N.H. Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Anthony & Elizabeth Franco Ceccarelli, she was a long time Hamden resident. Betty Ann was employed by First New Haven National Bank for many years until her retirement. She is survived by...

Raffaella "Rae" Ierardi

Raffaella "Rae" Ierardi

Sep 23, 2021

Raffaella (Rae) Lucibella Ierardi 93, of Hamden entered into the peacefulness of eternal rest at St. Raphaels on September 23 rd , 2021. She was born on January 10, 1928 in New Haven and the daughter of the late Antoinette DeNicola Lucibella and Charles Lucibella. Rae was preceded in death by her husband and inseparable companion of 57...

Ronald A. "Cookie Man" Baia Sr.

Ronald A. "Cookie Man" Baia Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

Ron, 77, a US Army Veteran, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Yale New Haven Hospital on September 22, 2021 after a long illness. He was born January 3, 1944, in New Haven CT, to the late Albert Baia and Carmella Martino Baia. He is survived by ex-wife Carol Baia, his cats Yogi Bear & Callie, his loving children...

Shawn Erik Bertine

Shawn Erik Bertine

Sep 20, 2021

Shawn Erik Bertine, 41, of Wallingford passed away peacefully Sept. 20th from Covid-19. He was a kind soul who was a hard working, real people person, who loved life, "conversation", the New York Yankees, UConn women's basketball, music, and the casino. Born in New Haven, son of Kenneth & Ann DelVecchio Bertine, Shawn worked at the ACORD Job Agency...

Anthony "Butch" Deleonardo

Anthony "Butch" Deleonardo

Sep 19, 2021

Anthony "Butch" DeLeonardo, 77, of Guilford died at home Sept. 19th after a long illness. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Also fondly known as "Big Boo", Anthony was born in New Haven, son of the late Salvatore & Mary DelVecchio DeLeonardo, and worked as a machinist for many years. An avid shooter, he was a member of the...

Patricia Sargolini

Patricia Sargolini

Sep 8, 2021

Patricia "Dolly" Sargolini, 78, of Hamden died Sept. 8th at CT Hospice, with her family by her side after a long illness. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond Sargolini. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Nicholas & Pasqualina Tomaso DeMartino, Patricia worked as a teacher with the Hamden school system. She enjoyed trips to...

Mary L. Ford

Mary L. Ford

Sep 5, 2021

In Hamden Mary L. Williams Ford 96, formerly of New Haven entered into rest Sept. 5th. Mary was predeceased by her parents Frederick Williams and Mary Kent Williams, and her husband Raymond H. Ford. Mary served as a bus aide and a sewing aide for handicapped students at the Celentano Biotech Health and Medical School in the New Haven...

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