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Michael Colaiacovo Jr.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

John Busca

John Busca

Jun 20, 2020

John Busca, 81, of Hamden, died June 20, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Born in New Haven, son of the late Raymond & Vincenza Gelimono Busca, John was the former director for Hamden Public Works. At the request of the family, all services will be privately held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be...

Rose Vincenzi

Rose Vincenzi

Jun 20, 2020

Rose Vincenzi, 100, of Hamden, died peacefully June 20th at Masonicare. She was born Nov. 18, 1919 daughter of the late John & Mary Ciaburri Martino. It could easily be said that Rose lived a wonderful life, but there were some tragedies. It almost ended all too soon when she swallowed a hatpin at the age of two. In...

Valentina Casaverde

Valentina Casaverde

Jun 12, 2020

Valentina Casaverde, 93, of Hamden, died suddenly June 12, 2020. Born in Apurimac, Peru, daughter of the late Prudencio & Marcelina Casaverde, Valentina worked various jobs at farms all over Peru. She is survived by siblings; Leoncia Casaverde of Hamden, Justina Varga of Elmsford, N.Y., and Gilbert Casaverde of White Plains, N.Y.. She was predeceased by brothers; Victor, Felipe,...

Noel "Pito" Flores

Noel "Pito" Flores

May 22, 2020

Noel (Pito) Flores, 54, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born in Manhattan, New York to Maria Maldonado and the late Ismael Peña Flores on February 28, 1966. He was a jack of all trades working in the kitchen of many local restaurants, like Zoi's and Chicks, a maintenance employee at Yale...

Luella A. Williams

Luella A. Williams

May 21, 2020

Luella A. Williams, 95, of Hamden died May 21st at the Arden House after a long illness. Born in Lansdale P.A., daughter of the late George & Anna  Dyson, she was the wife of the late Stanley Williams.  Luella resided in Brown Mills N.J. most of her life where she was an active member of the Brown Mills Methodist...

Marilyn E. Bethke

Marilyn E. Bethke

May 20, 2020

Marilyn E. Bethke, 70, of Hamden, departed this world May 20th, at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Frederick Bethke. Born in New Haven, beloved daughter of the late Thomas & Mary Scungio Lambert, Marilyn worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. Besides her husband, she leaves behind a...

Richard "Ricky T." Torello

Richard "Ricky T." Torello

May 15, 2020

Richard "Ricky T" Torello was born on April 10, 1946 in New Haven, CT. After a long struggle with multiple health issues he passed away on May, 15, 2020. He was the son of the late Albert & JoAnn Damiano Torello. Richard leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Gayle Ceccarelli Torello and his daughters Sheryl and Lisa Torello...

Florence "Theodora" Cassella

Florence "Theodora" Cassella

May 15, 2020

Florence "Theodora" Cassella, 100, of Hamden died May 15th at Yale's St. Raphael campus. She was the wife of the late Pasquale Cassella. Florence was born June 13, 1919 in Caserta, Italy, daughter of the late Michael & Lena DiRosa Simeone. Gigi, as she was known to her great grandchildren, was a woman of simple tastes. A life long...

Emil Boucher

Emil Boucher

May 15, 2020

Emil Boucher, 81, a long time resident of Arden House Hamden, died there May 15, 2020, after a long illness. Emil was born in New Haven, Ct August 2, 1938. All funeral services were privately held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice.

Vincent "Jimmy" Incampo

Vincent "Jimmy" Incampo

May 11, 2020

Vincent "Jimmy" Incampo, 94, of Hamden died at home May 11, 2020. He was the husband of the late Viola Cimino Incampo. Born in New Haven, son of the late John & Grace Colonna Incampo, he was a long time employee of the First National Corp., working at various positions including manager. He was a WWII Army veteran. He...

Gloria Nuzzi

Gloria Nuzzi

May 10, 2020

Gloria E. Nuzzi, 89, of Hamden, died May 10th at Hamden Healthcare after a long illness. She was the widow of the late Carl Nuzzi of Hamden, daughter of the late Joseph & Louise Caruso. Gloria was a longtime seamstress in New Haven. She is survived by daughter Dolores (Nuzzi) Ceniccola of Hamden, son Michael (Dawna) Nuzzi of Hamden....

Thomas F. Kosky

Thomas F. Kosky

May 6, 2020

Thomas F. Kosky Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on Wed May 6th while at the Madison House. He was the son of the late Katherine and Mario Massina, born in New Haven, August 9, 1923. He was predeceased by two sisters, Katherine and Evelyn. He was the loving husband of the late Marion "Cookie" Kosky. A loving and supportive father...

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