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...
Carlos Cotto
Aug 25, 2020
Carlos J. Cotto, 61, passed away peacefully Tuesday August 25, 2020 at his home. He was born July 9, 1959 to Maria V Fuentes & Rosario Cotto. He married Ermelinda Cotto on Feb. 29, 2008, being together for 32 years. Carlos truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; making memories with his grandchildren, spending time with family,...
Leonard "Lenny" Sargolini
Aug 12, 2020
Leonard "Lenny" Sargolini, 83, of Hamden died August 12, 2020 at Yale - New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Nancy Memoli Sargolini. Born in New Haven July 16, 1937, son of the late Joseph & Mary Esposito Sargolini, Lenny owned and operated Custom Auto Top of Hamden for over 60 years. He...
Joanne Vigliotti
Aug 9, 2020
Joanne Vigliotti, 60, of Wallingford died August 9, 2020, at Midstate Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Haven, October 1, 1959, daughter of the late Augustine & Mary DeMartino Vigliotti, and was a long time resident of the South Curtis St. group home. Joanne loved books & pottery, and was an avid Beatles fan. She is survived...
Bernadette A. Smith
Aug 7, 2020
Bernadette (Benadetta) Albina Bertolini Smith, formerly of Woodbridge, was born June 11, 1930 in New Haven, CT, to Albino and Carolina Bertolini. She passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Hamden Health Care in Hamden, CT. Bernadette was educated in the New Haven, Connecticut public school system. Graduating from Hillhouse High School in 1948. In 1952, Bernadette attended...
Silvio John Sagnella
Jul 29, 2020
Brother-in-law, Uncle, Grandfather, Father, and loving Husband, Silvio John Sagnella died Wednesday 29 July 2020. He was 88 years old. Silvio was predeceased by his brother Tony and sister Edith, and his parents Anthony and Leonilda. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn Bowen Sagnella, their seven children and spouses—Mary and Mario Passalacqua, Anthony and Toni...
Andrew Teta
Jul 23, 2020
Andrew Teta, 79, of Whiting St. Hamden, died at Yale- St. Raphael campus, July 23rd after a long illness. Born in New Haven, son of the late Joseph & Mary Riccio Teta, Andrew worked as a machinist for the former Geometric Tool. He is survived by his brothers, Michael and Anthony Teta, both of Hamden. He was predeceased by a...
Kelly Anne Fee
Jul 18, 2020
Kelly Anne Fee, 43, of Guilford and North Haven, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 17, 2020. Kelly was born in New Haven on June 7, 1977, to Barbara (Matheis) Levine and the late Russell Fee. Although she struggled much of her life, including from the life-threatening injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident in February, she maintained...
Michael Colaiacovo Jr.
Jul 17, 2020
Michael R. Colaiacovo, Jr., 48, of Hamden, passed away July 17, 2020, at CT Hospice Branford after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 16, 1971 and was the loving son of Michael R. Colaiacovo, Sr. of Hamden and the late Jean Maggi Colaiacovo. He was predeceased by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gennaro (Helen) Maggi...
Ebony W. Rapuano - Lawson
Jul 13, 2020
Ebony W. Rapuano-Lawson, 32, of Quinnipiac Ave., New Haven, CT departed this life on July 13 th , 2020. She was born to Jeffrey Alston and Minnie Lawson on July 16 th , 1987 in New Haven, CT. Ebony had a passion for being generous and helping others. Her beautiful spirit, smile, and laughter will never be forgotten. She...
Madeline "Babe" Mastracchio
Jul 10, 2020
Madeline "Babe" Mastracchio, 91, of Hamden died July 10th, after a long illness at Yale New Haven St. Raphael Campus. Born in New Haven, July 10, 1929, daughter of the late Anthony & Philomena Lanziero, she was the loving wife of Nicholas Mastracchio Sr.. A lifelong Hamden resident, Madeline enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. In addition...
Barbara Dickerson
Jul 10, 2020
Barbara Dickerson was wife to William Dickerson and mother to Heather and Bret who love her beyond words and will miss her dearly. Barbara was born in Cook County Chicago to Marie Anne DeFrisco & Richard Lee Kempf. She was raised by her mom both outside of Chicago & in Louisiana. She had three siblings: Mary Jane Emery remains...
Angelo L. Rolli
Jul 7, 2020
Angelo Louis Rolli, 92, of Hamden and Clinton, passed away peacefully July 7th, 2020. The son of Giovanni and Jennie Rolli, he lived in Hamden for 42 years before moving to Clinton. He was the husband of 65 years of Rose Marie (Gaudino) Rolli; father of Lucille Ann Canary of Clinton with whom he resided and John Louis Rolli of...
Salvatore Lupo Jr.
Jun 30, 2020
Salvatore Lupo Jr., 76, of Spring Hill, FL., formerly of Hamden, died June 30th at home with his family by his side. He was the husband Nancy Wortman Lupo. Born in New Haven, son of the late Salvatore & Ruth Murray Lupo, Sal worked as an electrician for both the Winchester and Bayer companies. He was a Navy veteran...
Marisel Torres-Vazquez
Jun 27, 2020
Marisel Torres-Vazquez, 51, of New Haven, died June 22, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, daughter of Hector Torres & Carmen Vazquez. She is survived by sons; Victor Martinez, Alberto & Francisco Nestarez- Torres, all of New Haven, sisters; Rosemary Torres of New Haven, and Mariely Nestarez-Torres of...
Bonnie T. Parillo
Jun 23, 2020
Bonnie T. Parillo, 67, of Hamden died June 23, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice after a long Illness. She was the wife of William Parillo. Born in New Haven, October 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Joe & Julia Raccio Ross. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter Gina Parillo of Hamden, a sister Donna...
