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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...
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...
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