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Deborah Ann Spivey
Jan 1, 2019
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Spivey, 60, of Hamden, died at her home, Jan. 1, 2019 after a brief illness. Debbie was born in New Haven, Dec. 24, 1958, the cherished daughter of Marie DeStefano Spivey of Hamden and the late Linwood Spivey and was a lifelong Hamden resident. She graduated from the Celentano Day School and worked at ARC in...
Andrew Keith Basilici
Jan 1, 2019
Andrew Basilici, age 25, of Hamden, went home to be with the Lord on January 1st, 2019. Andrew was born on October 4, 1993. Andrew is survived by his parents, Keith and Pauline Basilici, his brother, Richard (Sreya), niece and nephew, Sophia and Caden, his sister, Meghan, his grandmother, Madonna Basilici, and his longtime, loving girlfriend, Ashley Ewert, as...
Rose A. Fioretti
Dec 25, 2018
Rose A. Graziano Fioretti, 93,of Hamden, died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2018 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Gustave A. Fioretti. Rose was born in New Haven Aug. 6 1925 the daughter of the late Domenico and Concetta Iannotti Graziano. A lifelong Hamden resident, graduate of Hamden High School, she was loving, devoted...
Gloria Litsky
Dec 24, 2018
Gloria S. Litsky is resting peacefully in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Born on August 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Carmen "Tom" Sarafino. She was predeceased one year ago by both her loving husband of 43 years, Marshall, and her beloved only child, Cynthia. She resided in North Haven and also...
Joan Bretton
Dec 18, 2018
Joan DeDomenic Bretton, 76, formerly of Hamden, died Dec. 18, 2018 at Abbot Terrace HC, Waterbury, after a long illness. Joan was born in New Haven, Feb. 1, 1942, the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret DeLizio DeDomenic and was raised in Highwood. She graduated from the University of New Haven and was a supervisor at Anthem Blue...
David S. Taber
Nov 30, 2018
David S. Taber, 68, of Hamden, died Nov. 30, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Judith Cobb Taber. David was born in New Haven, Dec. 7, 1949, the son of the late Stephen and Albertine Doucette Taber and resided in Hamden most of his life. A self-employed carpenter, he enjoyed cooking and spending time...
Angel Luis Rivera
Nov 24, 2018
Angel Luis Rivera, 71, of Ansonia died November 24th, at Yale - New Haven Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Vega Baja, P.R., son of the late Patricio & Angelina Sanchez Rivera, he was the husband of Ada Rivera and loving partner to Adelia Rodriguez. He worked for many years as a driver for the Winkle Bus Co. He...
Valerie J. Denny
Nov 23, 2018
Valerie Jane Denny, 69, of Hamden, died November 23rd at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the widow of Raymond Denny. Born in Burlington, Vermont, daughter of the late Philip & Edith (Torello)Â Della Franci , she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1966.Valerie worked throughout her life as a legal secretary. Survived by a beloved son Michael Denny,...
Katherine Skartsilas
Nov 21, 2018
Katherine Adamopolos Skartsilas, 101, of Bridgeport, died Nov. 21, 2018 at St. Joseph Manor. She was the widow of Constantine Skartsilas. Katherine was born in Konina, Greece, Feb. 15, 1917, daughter of the late Peter and Vasilike Aafstheow Adamopolis and came to this country in 1967. She as a seamstress at Levine Coat Co. for many years and enjoyed being...
Ann Marie Simone
Nov 21, 2018
Ann Marie DeLucia Simone, 94, of Hamden, died at Conn. Hospice, on Nov. 21, 2018. She was the wife of the late Anthony P. Simone Sr. Ann Marie was born New Haven, May 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Frank and Filomena Cassella DeLucia and resided in Hamden all her life. Prior to retiring, she worked for the Moran...
Alma C. Wooten
Nov 15, 2018
Alma "Toots" Wooten, 96, of Hamden, died Nov. 15, 2018 at Masonicare, Wallingford. Alma was born in New Haven, Feb. 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Leopold and Josephine Mirabella Cobianchi residing in Hamden most of her life. She was a loved and spirited person with a lifelong passion for dancing and could be found many a night...
Raymond Gottlieb Link
Nov 12, 2018
Raymond Link Passed away 11-12-18 following a brief illness in Port Charlotte, FL with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Betty A. Johnson Link. Raymond was born in New Haven on July 25, 1928 in New Haven to Raymond Sr. and Dorothy Mack Link. Ray was a retired Captain of the...
Dorothy Rose Guarino
Oct 29, 2018
Dorothy Rose Liso Guarino, formerly of Calamus Meadow Rd. Hamden,died Oct.29, 2018 at Atria Larson Place Hamden. She was the wife of the late Frederick Guarino. Dottie was born in New Haven Jan. 29th, daughter of the late Michele and Angelina La Penna Liso and was a real estate broker since 1973, founding Century 21, Guarino Associates, with her late...
Andrew M. Burns
Oct 20, 2018
Andrew M. (Dan) Burns, 83, of New Haven, passed away on October 20, 2018. He is survived by his sons Robert E. Burns of Sebastian, Florida and Daniel C. Burns (Theresa) of Woodbridge, and his beloved grandson, Eli S. Burns. He was proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean conflict. The family thanks Andrews'...
Frederick J. Barbieri
Sep 23, 2018
Frederick J. Barbieri, 100, of Hamden, died at his home, Sept. 23, 2018. He was the husband of the late Ann Apicella Barbieri. Fred was born in New Haven, July 12, 1918, the son of the late Antimo and Alberta Vinditti Barbieri and worked for many years for the Blakeslee and Tilcon Tomasso Companies. He was a member of the...
Joseph Ceravone
Sep 13, 2018
Joseph Ceravone, 84 of Cheshire, CT died peacefully on Thursday September 13th with family by his side at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born September 1st, 1934 in New Haven, CT to the late Leonard & Mary (née Sanzone) Ceravone. He leaves behind two sons, Joseph A. Ceravone and his fiancé Jessica Wilkins of Greenville, NC and...
Michael Proscino
Sep 12, 2018
Michael Proscino, 95, of Hamden, died Sept. 12, 2018 at Masonicare, Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Angelina Leona Proscino. Mike was born in New Haven, Oct. 3, 1922, the son of the late Enrico (Harry) and Mary Landino Proscino and was a lifelong Hamden resident. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and a member of Highwood...
Thomas C. Cangiano
Sep 4, 2018
Thomas C. Cangiano, 86, of New Haven, died at Connecticut Hospice, Sept. 4, 2018 after a brief illness. Tom was born in New Haven, Feb. 2, 1932, the son of the late Anthony and Assunta Esposito Cangiano and resided in New Haven all his life. He was an Army Sergeant, during the Korean Conflict and upon returning to New Haven...
Richard C. Decarlo
Sep 2, 2018
Richard C.DeCarlo, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 2, 2018. He was born Sept. 15, 1934 to the late Charles and Ruth Scala DeCarlo. Richard began his career with the New Haven Register at the age of 10, selling newspapers on the street corner. After serving his country during the Korean Conflict as a head cook in...
Anthony B. Massaro
Sep 1, 2018
Anthony Benjamin Massaro "Tony", passed away on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at his home in Hamden. Tony was born in East Haven, March 25, 1934 to the late John and Luisa Laurenza Massaro and proudly served his country as a Combat Engineer in the United States Army. He later became Plant Manager for Entoleter Corp. and worked until his retirement...
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