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Thomas G. Pasquale

Thomas G. Pasquale

Aug 31, 2018

Thomas George Pasquale, 90, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Hamden CT died peacefully August 31, with family and friends by his side after a brief illness. He was born July 3, 1928 in West Haven CT to Mary Patricelli Pasquale and John Pasquale. He is predeceased by his parents and his wife Angie Lucibella Pasquale. He leaves behind a daughter,...

Charalabos "Bobby" Mais

Charalabos "Bobby" Mais

Aug 12, 2018

Charalabos "Bobby" Mais, 76, of North Branford, died at Yale New Haven Hospital on Aug. 12, 2018. He leaves his soul mate Jacqueline Hackley. Bobby was born in Kalabaka, Greece, the son of the late Theodoros and Aikaterini  Parashoulaki Mais, and came to the U.S. when he was 24 years old. He  worked in the restaurant industry for many years...

Sharon E. Little

Sharon E. Little

Aug 9, 2018

Sharon Kosky Little, 68,of Hamden, died at Conn Hospice on Aug. 9, 2018. Sharon was born in New Haven, Sept. 16, 1949, the daughter of Thomas F. Kosky, Sr. of Hamden and the late Marion Short Kosky and was a cook at Yale Univ. for over 30 years. and was a member of Local #35. She enjoyed her family and...

Marie J. Firine

Marie J. Firine

Jul 30, 2018

Marie J. Carpentino Firine, 93, of New Haven, died July 30, 2018 at the Mary Wade Home after a brief illness.  Marie was born in Hamden, Aug. 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Salavo and Grace Carpentino and resided in New Haven most of her life. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Firine (Gary Jenkins) of West Haven,...

Marie Antoinette Desanto

Marie Antoinette Desanto

Jul 29, 2018

Marie Antoinette Koukoulis DeSanto, 75, of Hamden., died July 29, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the widow of Albert "Sonny" DeSanto. Marie was born in New Haven, Feb. 6, 1943, the daughter of the late Stephen and Pasqualina  Maccriello  Koukoulis. Marie was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her heart was unlike anyone else's. She loved to...

Mitchell E. Murray

Mitchell E. Murray

Jul 26, 2018

Mitchell E. Murray, 64, of Wallingford died July 26th at Masonicare . He was the husband of Mara Abella. Born in Monterey C.A., December 13, 1954, son of Raymond & Mildred Murray, Mitchell worked as a salesperson for CVS Co. He was a real people person who loved horses and golfing. Beside his wife, he is survived by a daughter...

Graziano "Greg" Dicrosta

Graziano "Greg" Dicrosta

Jul 25, 2018

Graziano "Greg" DiCrosta, 75, of Hamden, died July 25, 2108 at Conn Hospice after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Carol Maturo DiCrosta. Greg was born in Cerrito Sannita, Italy, Dec. 18, 1942, the son of the late Antonio and Maria Carmela DiCrosta and came to this country in 1955. He served in the US Marine...

Mary V. Polio

Mary V. Polio

Jun 16, 2018

Mary Magliochetti Polio, wife of the late Vincent "Jimmy" Polio, died June 6, 2018 at her home in Hamden. She was 100 years old. Mary was born in Hamden, May 23, 1918, the daughter of the late Alfredo and  Angelina Mascia Magliochetti and resided in Hamden all of her life. She was employed at Safety Car Corp. as a machine...

Elena A. Lettiero

Elena A. Lettiero

Jun 9, 2018

Elena DiLeone Lettiero, 92, of Hamden, died at her home, June 9, 2018. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Lettiero. Elena was born in New Haven, July 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Nunzia  Cofrancesco Di Leone and resided in Hamden most of her life. She was a bookkeeper at Bill Miller Dance Studio...

Doris G. Wilson

Doris G. Wilson

Jun 8, 2018

Doris G. Wilson, 79, of Hamden, died June 8, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of Steven Wilson. Doris was born in Newark, NJ, Sept. 27, 1938, the daughter of Edward Brown and Goler Ellington and resided in Albany, NY and in Hamden the last 35 years. She was an administrator in the Planning and Zoning Dept....

Salvatore Cusano

Salvatore Cusano

Jun 5, 2018

Salvatore Cusano, 88, of Hamden, died June 5, 2018 at The Smilow Center. He was the husband of the late Apollonia(Dolores) Rossetti Cusano. Sal was born in Alvignanello, Italy, May 17, 1930, son of the late Paolo and Anastasia Cusano and came to the US in 1964, residing in Hamden most of his life. He was a mason and machinist...

Frederick "Fritz" Vece

Frederick "Fritz" Vece

Jun 3, 2018

Frederick "Fritz" Vece, 94, of Hamden, died June 3, 2018 at Whitney Manor. Fritz was born in Hamden, Oct.27, 1923, the son of the late Sam and Julia Masotta Vece and resided in Hamden most of his life. He was  the owner of the Highwood Bar and Grille for 24 years, retiring 25 years ago. He was an Army Veteran...

Roger A. Marcio

Roger A. Marcio

Jun 2, 2018

R oger A. Marcio, 80, of Hamden, died June 2, 2018 at St. Raphael Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Susanne DeLucia Marcio. Roger was born in New Haven, March 18, 1938, the son of the late Richard and Edith Benevento Marcio and resided in Hamden most of his life. He was a graduate...

Roger R. Marcio

Roger R. Marcio

Jun 2, 2018

Roger R. Marcio, 50, of Hamden, died suddenly at his home, June 2, 2018. He was the son of  the late Susanne DeLucia  Marcio and Roger A. Marcio, who died the same day, and had resided in Hamden all his life. He was a graduate of Notre High School and attended UCONN. A devout Catholic, he was a communicant of...

Richard L. Pilon

Richard L. Pilon

May 29, 2018

Richard L. Pilon, 75, beloved husband of Claire Valliere Pilon, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Florida.  He was born on September 26, 1942 in Hartford, CT, son of the late Emil Victor Pilon and Theresa (Lambert) Pilon.Richard was a 1964 graduate of the University of Hartford.  He spent several years teaching high...

Phyllis A. Demeo

Phyllis A. Demeo

May 24, 2018

Phyllis A. DeMeo, "FeeFee",of Hamden, died peacefully at Elim Park, Cheshire on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Born on Nov. 3, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Monaco DeMeo and worked at the Bank of America for 25 years. After retiring, she spent 17 years as a lunch aide at Bear Path School with the children...

Julia R. Prece

Julia R. Prece

May 10, 2018

Julia R. Yotch Prece, 89, of Hamden, died May 10, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Angelo A. Prece, who died in Februay, 2018. Julia was born in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late Bruno and Rose Yotch and resided in Hamden most of her life. Julia, with her...

Edmund D. Borsari

Edmund D. Borsari

May 10, 2018

Edmund D. Borsari, born December 20, 1928, life long resident of Hamden passed away at CT Hospice on May 10th at age 89. He was the son of the late Primo & Emma Barbieri Borsari. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Lorraine Gibson Borsari and their daughter Pamela, and also brother Allen (Lucille Gibson Borsari), sister...

Joanne Wisnewski

Joanne Wisnewski

May 10, 2018

J oanne Colonna Wisnewski, 70, of Madison, died at Yale New Haven, May 10, 2018 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Robert Wisnewski. Joanne was born in New Haven, June 30, 1947, the daughter of the late Leonard and Angie DeLizio Colonna and was raised in the Highwood section of Hamden, where she was a letter carrier...

Amelia Dematteo

Amelia Dematteo

May 2, 2018

Amelia Lotto DeMatteo, 96, of Hamden, died at  her home, May 2, 2018. She was the widow of Pasquale O. DeMatteo. Amelia was born in New Haven, June 29, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Angelina Pacileo Lotto and resided in Hamden most of her life. She is survived by her children,  Mary Wiehler (Craig of Hamden, Stephen...

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