Linda Cassella
Feb 13, 2021
Linda A. Cassella 71, Beloved and cherished wife of Pasquale Michael Cassella, passed away peacefully at Branford Hospice, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Haven on July 26, 1949 to the late Michael Barbuto and June (DelGrego) Barbuto, Linda resided in Hamden all of her life. She graduated Hamden High School in 1967, where she...
Michael Crocco
Feb 13, 2021
Michael Crocco, 72, of Hamden, died peacefully Feb. 13th at the Landing North Haven, after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Paula Grillo Crocco. Mike was born in Cusano Mutri, Italy March 10, 1948, son of the late Emilio & Anastasia Creta Crocco and resided in Hamden most of his life. He was a M.P....
Mary Gargano
Feb 13, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Gargano, 94, died peacefully in her home in Meriden, CT on February 13, 2021. Mary was born on October 9, 1926 in West Hartford, CT. She was pre-deceased by her parents Anthony & Maria Cocchiaro and husband Salvatore Gargano. She is survived by her daughter Lucille Uhlan (William) of Meriden, her son Charles Gargano, and her grandchildren,...
Richard Di Santis
Feb 11, 2021
Richard Di Santis, 79, of Hamden died Feb. 11th at the V.A. Medical center after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Josephine Abate Di Santis. Born in New Haven, son of the late Joseph & Edythe Cocco Di Santis, Richard worked as an insurance adjuster. He was an Air Force veteran, and a member of the...
Genaro "Dick" Pannella
Feb 9, 2021
Genaro "Dick" Pannella, 82, of Ansonia, formerly of Hamden, died Feb. 9th at Yale N.H.Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Finta Pannella. Born in New Haven, son of the late Angelo & Carmella Pasquale Pannella, he owned and operated A. Pannella & Sons Oil. Dick was voted to the 1957 All...
Pietro "Peter" Giano
Feb 4, 2021
Pietro (Peter) Giano died on February 4, 2021 at Yale New Haven St. Raphael campus after a lengthy illness. Peter was born on February 9, 1935 in Alvignanello, Italy Province of Caserta. Beloved spouse of the late Carolina Aldi Giano. Son of the late Teresa Mastroianni Giano and Giuseppe Giano of Italy. He came to America in...
Robert L. Defrank Jr.
Feb 3, 2021
Robert DeFrank Jr., 62, of Hamden died February 3rd at Midstate Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Haven Nov. 9th, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert & Loretta Farrell DeFrank Sr.. Bobby loved good food, the NY Giants, family get togethers and holidays. He was always in good spirits regardless of health issues or...
Giovannia "Joanne" Vignola
Jan 25, 2021
Giovannia "Joanne" Vignola, 97, formerly of Cheshire died peacefully Jan. 25th at Maplewood of Orange Senior Living. She was the widow of Armand Vignola. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Gerardo & Pasqualina Marandino, Joanne worked as the Secretary of Athletics for Quinnipiac Univ. for many years. She enjoyed getting together with family and friends every chance...
Gail Gradoia
Jan 23, 2021
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...
Robert J. Borgnine
Jan 7, 2021
Robert J. Borgnine, 48 passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Rob was survived by his family...wife, Kathy and two stepdaughters, Samantha and Jessica. This also included: his grandparents Angie and Howie, Great Uncle John, mother Karen, father Brent, stepmother Kim, Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Mike, also his In-laws Gene and Pat. He also had five siblings that he...
John Rapuano
Jan 6, 2021
John Rapuano, 82, of New Haven, died suddenly January 6th at Yale New Haven Hospital . He was born May 11, 1938 to Michael and Nicolette (Izzo) Rapuano in New Haven CT . John graduated from West Haven high school and went to Eli Whitney trade school where he became a welder. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters...
Barbara "Bobbie" Camerato
Dec 25, 2020
Barbara "Bobbie" June Camerato, born October 10, 1937 passed peacefully in her sleep Christmas Day at the Bradley Home in Meriden. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend she was unwavering in her attention and love to her family. Unselfishly, she extended that love and devotion to her two younger brothers, Donald Camerato (Marie) and Paul...
Francis "Frank" Rubertone
Dec 15, 2020
Francis A. Rubertone passed away on December 15, 2020 after more than three weeks battling COVID – 19. Frank was a lifelong resident of Hamden, a town he loved, until this past February when he moved with his wife to North Haven. He was known for his friendly, sociable personality and the careful attention he paid to everything he...
Nancy Ann Torello
Dec 14, 2020
Nancy Ann (Fiak) Torello (December 28, 1940-December 14 ,2020) passed peacefully at her Cheshire home of 46 years in the company of her loving family. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was unwavering in her attention to their support and welfare to the end. Unselfishly, she extended that love and devotion to her 3 younger sisters, Renee, Eve...
Edward Norton Noble
Dec 8, 2020
Edward Norton Noble, 90, of Hamden died Tuesday December 8th at CT Hospice. He was the beloved husband of Carol Lombardi Noble \. Ed ws born in New Haven and was the son of Harry & Hannah Noliboff. He was predeceased by his brother Theodore and sister-in-law Elaine. He is survived by his niece, Barbara (Robert) Eilertsen,grandniece, Emily Eilertsen...
Elizabeth "Betty" Gersz
Dec 1, 2020
Elizabeth Marchitto Gersz, 93, of Branford, passed away peacefully December 1st. Born in New Haven April 7, 1927 to the late Frank & Margarite Kelleher Marchitto. She was predeceased by her brother Francis Marchitto. Betty is survived by her daughter Rene (Glen) Raynes of Las Vegas, N.V. and her beloved husband Victor who laments the reality that he will...
Marie Passarello
Nov 27, 2020
Marie Guarino Passarello was born on May 29, 1938 to Edward and Christine (Moffo) Guarino. She grew up in a traditional Italian home in Hamden and graduated from Hamden High School in 1956. She married the late Dominic A. Passarello, Jr, who she cared and loved for 61 years of their marriage. Marie worked in real estate and in...
Anna Ingersoll
Nov 24, 2020
Anna Ingersoll, 103, of Wallingford, formerly of Hamden died November 24th at Masonicare after a long illness. She was the loving wife of the late Everett Ingersoll. Born in Yonkers, N.Y. March 27, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Michael & Helen Sasckiewicz. Anna worked for the Hamden School system for many years. She was past president...
Anna R. Didomenico
Nov 15, 2020
Anna (Ruggiero) DiDomenico, 84, of Hamden died Nov. 15th at Yale's St. Raphael campus after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Domenico DiDomenico. Born in Formicola, Italy, daughter of the late Ferdinando & Maria (Ferradino) Ruggiero, she immigrated to America in 1957 at the age of 22. Â Anna worked for Henry Richards Handbag Company...
Joan M. Borrelli
Nov 13, 2020
Joan Borrelli passed away on November 13, 2020 at CT Hospice after having recently received a cancer diagnosis. Joan was born in New Haven, CT to parents Fred and Eve Devita. She graduated from Briarcliff College in Briarcliff Manor, NY. In addition she studied voice and opera under the direction of Maestro Francesco and Hilda Riggio. Joan performed opera...
