John N. Reilly
Mar 30, 2025
John Nicholas Reilly, 61, of Hamden passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Â Born in New Haven on April 26, 1963, he was the loving son of Barbara DeMaio Reilly and the late Richard "Pudge" Reilly. John graduated Hamden High School in 1981 and began to master his craft under...
Kenneth W. Haynam
Mar 24, 2025
Kenneth W. Haynam, 87, of Hamden passed away on March 24, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late Weldon O. and Vera J. (McDannel) Haynam. Ken's love of learning was evident in so many ways. He earned degrees from College of Wooster, Ohio State University, and University of Maryland and continued to...
Madeline Ruggiero
Mar 21, 2025
Mrs. Madeline Ruggiero, 78, of Cheshire passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025 at CT Hospice. Born in Bari, Italy, daughter of the late Carmen & Jenny Russo Nocerito, Madeline was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was the beloved matriarch of her family, a role she embraced with warmth and strength. Â Madeline began her career...
Margherita Maturo
Mar 16, 2025
Margherita Maturo, 85, a longtime Hamden resident, died peacefully March 16th at Masonicare with her family by her side. Born in Amorosi, Italy February 26, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Amedeo & Maria Riccio Maturo. Margherita worked for years as a sewing machine operator at the former Strauss Adler Corporation. She came to the U.S. with...
Gerrilynne Biondi
Mar 10, 2025
Gerrilynne Biondi, 73 of Hamden, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, after a courageous six-year battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving daughter, Adriana Betancourt, and Ozzie Biondi, her husband of many years and life long friend. Daughter of the late Germain and Josephine Orteneau, Gerrilynne had a successful career as a real estate paralegal, working...
Beth Ann Leonardo
Mar 10, 2025
Beth A. Leonardo, 65 of Hamden died suddenly March 10, 2025 at home. She was the loving daughter of Elizabeth Cavallaro Leonardo & the late Richard Leonardo. Born in New Haven, Beth worked for many years as an Aide in the Hamden Public Schools. She formerly worked at Spring Glen School and was currently working at West Woods School....
Francis "Frank" Joseph Pascarelli
Mar 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Frank, who left us peacefully on March 9, 2025. He was the loving husband of Debbie Corona Pascarelli. Born in New Haven, son of the late Michael J. & Mary Jasche Pascarelli, Frank who worked as the caretaker of Blessed Sacrament Church, was a beacon of...
Mary Ann Young
Feb 18, 2025
Mary Ann Young, 82, a lifelong Hamden resident died suddenly February 18, 2025 at Yale - New Haven Hospital. She was the loving wife of 45 years to the late John E. Young. Born in New Haven January 31, 1943, daughter of the late James & Josephine C. Vernale, Mary worked for many years as an administrator for the...
Emily M. Bykowski
Feb 17, 2025
Emily Myjak Bykowski, born on May 6, 1927, passed away peacefully in Hamden, Connecticut on February 17, 2025, at the age of 97. Â Born to John & Mary Najduch Myjak, Emily was predeceased by her husband Raymond, whom she shared 53 wonderful years. She was also predeceased by five sisters, Stella Myjak Lucas, Josephine (Dziu Dziu) Rybacki, Vera Myjak...
Madeline Cusano-Popolizio
Feb 3, 2025
Madeline "Mad" Cusano - Popolizio, 94 died peacefully February 3rd at Connecticut Hospice. She was the loving wife of the late Anthony Cusano Sr. & Andrew Popolizio. Born in West Haven, daughter of the late Carmine & Concetta Ciociola, Madeline worked as a purchasing agent for Southern Connecticut State University. She was a long time Hamden resident, living in...
Diane Raffone
Jan 27, 2025
Diane Raffone, 57 of New Haven died suddenly at home January 27, 2025. She was the loving wife of Nicholas DeMayo. Diane was born July 20, 1967 in Hollywood, Florida daughter of Frances (Lamb) & the late Giovanni Raffone. She enjoyed swimming, walking on the beach with her dogs, and vacationing in Florida. In addition to her husband, she...
Charles W. Rainer
Jan 12, 2025
Charles W. Rainer 93, of Hamden died January 12, 2025 at Yale's St. Raphael Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Haven, son of the late Fred & Blanche Rainer, Charles worked as a maintenance supervisor for the former SNET. He enjoyed going on vacations with his grandchildren, especially Cape Cod. In addition to his parents, he was...
Albert W. Mattei
Jan 11, 2025
Albert William Mattei passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in New Haven on March 2, 1950 and was a lifelong resident of Hamden, recently moving to North Haven. He was a graduate of Hill House High School in 1967 and received a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Sacred Heart University...
Maria Benedetto
Jan 10, 2025
Maria was born on April 9, 1932 in Ruviano, Caserta Italy to Maria Giuseppa Ricciuti and Giusseppe Coppola. She died peacefully at the age of 92 on January 10, 2025 in Woodbridge, Connecticut, the place she called home for over 50 years. Maria grew up in Italy alongside her mother and two older brothers. Fulfilling her mother's wishes, she...
Sally Ann Nista
Jan 3, 2025
Sally Ann Nista, 72 formerly of Hamden, died January 3rd in Philadelphia, P.A, after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Angelo & Louise Barile Nista, Sally worked as a consulting I.T. specialist. Her job took her around the world which she enjoyed immensely. She was an animal lover, and an avid historian, visiting museums...
John F. Craven
Dec 31, 2024
John Fray Craven, 93, a longtime Hamden resident died peacefully at home December 31, 2024. He was the loving husband of 73 years to Elvira DiMeo Craven. Born in West Haven, son of the late James and Annetta Fray Craven, John worked as a milkman for Knudson Dairy for 24 years and as a Purolator Courier for 14 years....
Kevin "Dusty" Keating
Dec 14, 2024
Kevin "Dusty" Keating passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on December 14th 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on October 29th, 1950 in Hamden, Connecticut son of the late James & Ruth McKay Keating. He spent his early years in the Newhallville neighborhood where he credits learning his dance moves. Â Later, the family moved...
Andrew Scasino Jr.
Dec 9, 2024
Andrew Scasino Jr., 79 of North Haven died December 9, 2024 peacefully at home. Born in New Haven son of the late Andrew & Carmel Spadacenta Scasino, Andy worked for many years as a manager at the former Pegnataro's Supermarket, and more recently at the Fireside Restaurant. He was an avid Yankees fan, but enjoyed watching all sports, especially...
Annual Memorial Mass
Nov 29, 2024
In November, the month of All Souls, when the brightly colored leaves begin to fall and nature has begun her winter hibernation in the earth, it seems fitting to pause and honor those souls who have gone before us in the Peace of Christ. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:30 A.M., The Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral...
Angelo Deleo
Nov 25, 2024
Angelo DeLeo, 94 of Woodbridge, formerly of New Haven died November 25th peacefully at home. He was the loving husband of the late Jennie Lamartra DeLeo. Angelo was born in Avellino, Italy, son of the late John & Rosa Panella DeLeo. He worked for many years as a Tool Maker at the former Geometric Tool & Die Co. Angelo...
