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John Jerolman

John Jerolman

Jun 15, 2021

John Jerolman, 65, of Hamden died June 15th at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Haven, son of the late George Jr. & Doris Dwyer Jerolman, he was a graduate of Hamden High School. He enjoyed fishing and the love of a good hamburger. He leaves behind a son Justin Jerolman, a sister Page...

Richard L. Devita

Richard L. Devita

Jun 14, 2021

Richard DeVita passed away suddenly Monday, June 14, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT. He was born on March 23, 1942 in New Haven, CT to the late Archie and Marie (Negretti) DeVita. He was the loving husband of his wife of 56 years Margaret (Richards) DeVita. Rich was an alumnus of Hamden High School and Quinnipiac...

Abner Oakes Iii

Abner Oakes Iii

May 29, 2021

Abner Oakes, III of Hamden died peacefully surrounded by family on May 29th. He was the loving husband of Cynthia Miller. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of Abner Oakes and Marjorie Allyn Oakes; he lived in Hamden for more than 50 years and was an integral part of the Greater New Haven community. He attended Phillips...

Daniel M. Richo

Daniel M. Richo

May 22, 2021

Daniel Richo, 42, of Bethany passed peacefully after a 20 year battle with a brain tumor. He is survived by his parents Frank & Jeana, brothers Frank and Bill, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A lifelong resident of Bethany, he was an Eagle Scout from Troop 931. He loved gardening, the outdoors, hiking, and backpacking many places in...

Joseph D. Florentino

Joseph D. Florentino

May 22, 2021

Joseph Florentino, 82, of Cheshire, died May 22nd at Mid-State Hospital after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Barbara DeMeo Florentino. Born in New Haven, son of the late Dominic & Mary Marino Florentino Joe resided in Hamden most of his life where he raised his family prior to moving to Cheshire. He was manager of...

Barbara Ann Denicola

Barbara Ann Denicola

May 18, 2021

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...

Daniel Delvecchio

Daniel Delvecchio

May 11, 2021

Daniel M. DelVecchio, 64, of Hamden, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 due to chronic heart illness. Anyone who knew Dan knew they would always be greeted by a smile and a handshake. Dan was born in New Haven, CT on September 18, 1956. He graduated from Hamden High School and SCSU and worked in accounting...

Joan Novella

Joan Novella

May 10, 2021

Joan Evelyn Novella, 82, entered into eternal life on May 10, 2021 in West Palm Beach, FL.  A lifelong resident of Hamden, Joan was born on April 1, 1939 to John and Frances (Russo) Raccio, growing up in the Highwood/Newhallville sections of Hamden. After attending Newhall Street grammar school and Hamden High School (Class of 1957), Joan attended and...

Irene Lorusso

Irene Lorusso

May 8, 2021

Irene LoRusso, 92, of Hamden died at home after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Michael LoRusso. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Joseph & Maria Pires Ferreria she worked at the Pirelli Armstrong Tire Corp. Irene enjoyed playing golf and tennis. She is survived by sons; Michael (Roberta) LoRusso of North...

Anthony Teta Sr.

Anthony Teta Sr.

May 5, 2021

Anthony Teta Sr., 90, a long time Hamden resident, died May 5 th at CT Hospice after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, son of the late Joseph & Mary Riccio Teta, Anthony worked at Geometric Tool and Winchester Repeating Arms prior to his retirement. He is survived by a son Anthony Teta Jr. of East Haven, daughters;...

Bill Shingleton

Bill Shingleton

Apr 26, 2021

William (Bill) Shingleton passed away of pancreatic cancer on 26 April 2021. Bill was born in Middletown, Connecticut in 1949 and was the eldest of four children of Damon and Esther Shingleton. He was a cross country runner and in National Honor Society at Woodrow Wilson Senior High in Middletown. The first member of his family to graduate high school,...

Gail M. Delaney

Gail M. Delaney

Apr 14, 2021

Gail M. Delaney, 59 of Southington, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born in New Haven to Edward and Stenna Delaney on August 6, 1961.  Gail received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Human Performance, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as a Master of Science...

Angelo "Junior" D'Adio

Angelo "Junior" D'Adio

Apr 12, 2021

Angelo "Junior" D'Adio Jr., 78, of Hamden, died April 12, 2021, after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Osborne D'Adio. Born in New Haven, son of the late Angelo & Angelina D'Agostino D'Addio, he owned his own paving company before retiring in 2002 due to illness. Junior was an avid bowler and was very proud and...

Ruth Piscitelli

Ruth Piscitelli

Apr 7, 2021

Ruth Piscitelli, 89, of East Haven, formerly of North Haven died April 7th at CT Hospice. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late John & Rose Wilkie Porter, she was the loving wife of the late Jerry Piscitelli Sr. Ruth's family was everything to her. The hard work and dedication of support to her husband and family's successes...

Maribel Matos

Maribel Matos

Mar 25, 2021

Maribel Matos, age 51, passed away peacefully at Middlesex Hospital on March 25, 2021. From the moment she was born on October 10, 1969, Maribel was the epitome of perseverance and strength. Throughout her life she fought health battles and faced limitations that would crush most of us, but she beat the odds and continued on to live a...

Dorothy Ann Caso

Dorothy Ann Caso

Mar 21, 2021

Dorothy Ann Caso, 92, of Hamden died March 21st at Hamden Health Care after a brief illness. She was the widow of Eugene Caso. Born in New Haven, Jan. 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James & Margaret Francione Letize. She worked in Ft. Pierce FL., and locally at the Firelite Bridal Shop as a fashion...

Donna Lee Ravenberg

Donna Lee Ravenberg

Mar 20, 2021

Donna Lee Ravenberg passed away on March 20, 2021 at New Britain Hospital. Donna was born in Ithaca, NY, December 4, 1938 to Charles and Ethelyn (Best) Greene. She met Rolland Ravenberg while he was serving in the Air Force, stationed in Plattsburgh, NY. Donna and Rolland married June 17, 1961 and moved to Connecticut in 1966, later purchasing...

Michael Quinn

Michael Quinn

Mar 20, 2021

Michael J. Quinn, 64, of Hamden, died peacefully March 20th at home after a long illness. Born in New Haven, son of the late Frederick & Anunziata Melillo Quinn, he was the founder and President of City Point Insulation Co. Michael was an avid runner, loved to play guitar and loved animals.  He is survived by a brother Erik Quinn...

Craig A. Parker

Craig A. Parker

Mar 12, 2021

Craig A. Parker, 65, of Torrington CT, died suddenly at his home on March 12, 2021. Born in New Haven April 4, 1955, he was the son of the late Yale & Norma Yaffe Pecker. He is survived by a brother Stuart (Bonnie) Parker of Dallas, TX. , and a sister-in-law Susan (Dr. Alan) Litsky of Ohio. He was...

Vivian Oneto

Vivian Oneto

Mar 10, 2021

Vivian Oneto, 92, of Hamden died suddenly at home March 10, 2021. Born in New Haven, June 1, 1928,  she was the daughter of the late Frank & Carmella Amelia Strona. In 1950 she graduated from the Hospital of St. Raphael School of Nursing, and worked there for many years, becoming head nurse of Private1. Vivian was a deeply...

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