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Dominic Armando Passarello Jr.
Nov 10, 2020
Dominic A. Passarello Jr., 85, of East Haven, formerly of Hamden died Nov. 10th at CT Hospice after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Marie Guarino Passarello. Born in New Haven, son of the late Dominic & Clementina Beltrano Passarello, he worked as a liquor and wine salesman for many years until his retirement. He was...
Mary Sargolini
Nov 9, 2020
Mary Sargolini, 106, of Hamden died November 9th at Yale N.H. Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Dave Sargolini Sr.. Born in New Haven, March 23, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Roccco &Â Marianna Medea Bozzuto. Mary was a lifelong member of the former St. Ann's parish. She is...
Paul Civitello
Nov 5, 2020
Paul Civitello, 66, of 152 Treadwell St., Hamden died suddenly at home November 5th. Born in New Haven, son of the late Dominic & Carmel Violante Civitello, he worked as a manager at various retail businesses. Paul was a DJ for a number of years and went by the moniker of " The Wanderer". He was a semi professional...
Silvia Mattei
Nov 1, 2020
Sylvia Massaro Mattei, 88, of 116 Katherine Drive., Hamden, died at home, November 1, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her loving husband Luigi Mattei. Sylvia was born in Faicchio, Italy, November 3, 1931, daughter of the late Gaetano and Maria Massaro and had worked for Henry Richards Handbag Company and Cusano Catering prior to...
Russell Riccio Sr.
Oct 29, 2020
Russell Riccio Sr., 87, of Hamden died Oct. 29th from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born in New Haven, March 8, 1933, son of the late Dominic & Anna Mangini Raccio, he was one of 12 children. An Army veteran,he worked in construction, as a heavy equiptment operator. He is survived by a son Russell Riccio Jr....
Anthony W. Viola
Oct 27, 2020
Anthony W. Viola, 79, of Pinehurst, North Carolina, passed away on October 27, 2020. He formerly lived in Niantic, Trumbull and Hamden CT. Born in New Haven, CT on September 6, 1941, he was the son of Ernest and Gilda Viola. He was predeceased by his wife Joanne C. Viola. He is survived by two sons, Richard and his...
Ernest S. Cimino
Oct 17, 2020
Ernest S. Cimino, 92, of Hamden, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. Born June 8, 1928 in New Haven, he was the beloved husband of 68 years to Christine Ciaramella Cimino. He was a son of the late Vincent and Rose Mastroianni Cimino...
Dominic L. Defelice
Oct 16, 2020
Dominic L. DeFelice, 61, of Hamden passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with heart and kidney failure. He was born on June 3, 1959. Dominic was a hard-working and dedicated member of the Town of Hamden Public Works Department for over 30 years prior to his early retirement due to his illnesses....
S. Michael Derosa
Oct 16, 2020
S. Michael DeRosa, 75 years of age of Wethersfield, CT died October 16, 2020 at Hartford Hospital due to exacerbation of his chronic conditions. He was the loving husband of Barbara Barry DeRosa (originally from North Babylon, NY). Michael was the first born son off the late Michael and Alice  Bango DeRosa of New Haven and brother to...
Anthony Marone Jr.
Oct 14, 2020
Anthony Marone Jr., 79, of Hamden died October 14th at Connecticut Hospice after a long illness. "Tony" was a life-long resident of Hamden. His larger than life smile and outgoing personality was endearing to all that knew him. Tony was an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast, outdoorsman, and fisherman who loved spending time with his wife, family, and vast...
Elizabeth Ann Morrissey
Oct 12, 2020
Elizabeth (Betsy) Ann Morrissey, formerly of Wallingford, CT, departed this world, surrounded by love, on October 12, 2020. Betsy was born on February 23, 1960 in New Haven, CT to Robert William Morrissey and the late Rosemary Marie Morrissey (Moran). Betsy was a graduate of Sheehan High School and received a BS in Marketing from the University of New...
Alphonse B. Oranzo Jr.
Oct 12, 2020
Alphonse B. Oranzo Jr., 77, of Altomonte Springs, FL., passed away peacefully October 12, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in New Haven Nov. 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Alphonse Sr. & Elvira Masciantonio Oranzo. He was an avid golfer. He is survived by his companion Sandra, daughter Cheryl (Cotrona) Oranzo, son David & Wendi...
Giuseppe Didomenico
Sep 30, 2020
Giuseppe DiDomenico, 91, of Hamden Died September 30th at Yale N.H.H after a brief illness. Born in Pontelatone, Italy, son of the late Pietro DiDomenico & Angela Funaro, Giuseppe worked for many years as a baker at Lucibello's Pastry. He was a long time parishoner of St. Ann's Church and enjoyed handicapping horses with his Sports Haven friends in...
Michael Kenneth Edwards
Sep 27, 2020
Michael Kenneth Edwards, 39, of West Haven, died suddenly September 27, 2020. He was the fiance` of Jessica Murphy of East Haven. Born in New Haven, November 24, 1980, he was the loving son of Michael Stanley & Velma "Denise" Senior. Besides his parents, he is survived by children Isaiah Edwards and Noel Edwards both of New Haven, brothers;...
Angelina Ciaramella
Sep 23, 2020
Angelina Mascia Ciaramella, 86, of Hamden died Sept. 23rd at home with her family by her side. Born in Caiazzo, Italy, daughter of the late Raffaele & Rosaria Mascia. She was the devoted wife of Giuseppe Ciaramella and a loving mother & grandmother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son Antonio (Lisa) Ciaramella of Hamden,...
Helen Piscitelli
Sep 9, 2020
Helen Sophie Piscitelli passed on September 9, 2020, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 95. She passed gently through this life into the next, free of pain. She was born in West Rutland, Vermont, the youngest of five children, to Polish immigrants. Helen, and her late husband, Tom of 45...
Rita Zaccarino
Sep 7, 2020
Rita Zaccarino, 89, formerly of Hamden, died Sept. 7 th at Lord Chamberlain H.C. in Stratford. Born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Ettore & Ruth Elmendorf DiStasi, Rita graduated college with an Accountant Certification. She retired as a staff Accountant for AAA, Hamden, CT. Rita is formerly a resident of Hamden where she spent many wonderful and happy...
Johanna M. Pisano
Sep 7, 2020
Johanna M. Pisano of Hamden passed away on September 7, 2020. Â She was born to the late John A. and Marie Pannella Pisano of New Haven on September 13, 1943. Â She was the sister of the late Vincent "Chick" (Anita) Pisano and devoted aunt to Maria (Michael) Piasecki, John A. (Michelle) and Graceann Pisano. Â She also leaves behind many...
Salvatore Ciarleglio
Aug 26, 2020
Salvatore A. Ciarleglio Jr., 70, of 30582 N. Finley Lane, San Tan Valley, AZ, formerly of Hamden, CT, passed away on August 26, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born on December 11, 1949, to the late Salvatore Sr. and Raffaela "Mae" (Giordano) Ciarleglio. He served in the 103D Combat Support Squadron of the CT Air National...
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