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Donald R. Morico

Donald R. Morico

Mar 25, 2014

Donald R. Morico, 75, of Hamden, passed away March 25, 2014 at Yale New Haven Hospital, after a long illness due to complications of a stroke. Donald was born in New Haven, Feb. 23, 1939, son of the late Dominic and Emily Bove Morico and was a 1958 graduate of Hamden High School where he was an outstanding linesman along...

John R. Cimo

John R. Cimo

Mar 25, 2014

John R Cimo,63, a resident of Hamden for most of his life, passed away suddenly on March 25, 2014. John was the son of the late Guy and Mary Pasquale Cimo of Hamden. John leaves behind his devoted sister Margaret Cimo Palmieri of Branford, his half sister Josephine Pasquarella of Rochester, New York and his former wife Georgianna Hull of...

Vincent V. Grignano

Vincent V. Grignano

Mar 11, 2014

Vincent V. Grignano known to his family and friends as Jimmy, of Hamden , died peacefully on March 11 at CT Hospice with his sons by his side. Born in New Haven, on February 14, 1938, son of the late Joseph Grignano and Mary LoStritto Grignano, devoted and beloved husband of the late Lucy D'Agostino Grignano, beloved father of David...

Joy Ann Burnley

Joy Ann Burnley

Mar 1, 2014

Joy Ann Burnley, 44, of Elizabeth St. New Haven, peacefully passed away at home on March 1st. Born in New Haven, daughter of Robert and Aline Burnley, Joy Ann attended and graduated from ACES in North Haven. She attended the adult program ARC of greater New Haven. Joy Ann enjoyed social outings and traveled to family gatherings in Boston, Virginia,...

Nancy C. Tafuto

Nancy C. Tafuto

Feb 27, 2014

Nancy C. Testa Tafuto, 85, of 5th Street Derby, died Feb. 27, 2014, at Conn Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born in New Haven, Sept. 17, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Palma Perrotti Testa and was a waitress for the former D'Andrea's Rest. of Woodbridge and the Acropolis Diner of Hamden, prior to retiring....

Phyllis Torello

Phyllis Torello

Feb 15, 2014

Phyllis Bellucci Torello, 92, of 191 Mulberry Lane, Orange, died Feb. 15, 2014, at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Raymond Torello. Phyllis was born in New Haven, Feb. 14, 1922, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Mongillo Bellucci and had resided in Orange the last 50 years. She was...

Dominic Merola

Dominic Merola

Feb 9, 2014

Dominic Merola, 87, formerly of Morse St. Hamden, died at Yale-New Haven Hosp. after a long illness. Dom was born in Hamden, June 27, 1926, the son of the late Gaetano and Josephine DiRienzo Merola and was a salesman for A.B. Dick Co for 20 years and a Navy Veteran of WWII. He is survived by sisters, Rose Cordano of...

Jason Pagni

Jason Pagni

Jan 31, 2014

Jason Pagni "Pags", 43, of Hamden died suddenly January 31st, leaving behind his beloved wife Kate (Voytek) and two daughters Gabby and Maddy. He grew up in Wallingford, son of Sue and the late Ray Pagni. He also leaves behind a sister Shane (Chris) LaChance, her children Avery and Cameron and a grandmother Lois Bossidy,all of Wallingford. Jay attended Avon...

Salvatore Scognamillo

Salvatore Scognamillo

Jan 19, 2014

Salvatore Scognamillo, 95, formerly of Thompson St., Hamden, died Jan. 19, 2014 at Highland Health Care Center after a long illness. He was the husband of Angelina Russo Scognamillo. Sal was born in New Haven, July 19, 1918, son of the late Giovanni and Maria Kline Scognamillo and had resided in Hamden all of his life. He was a self...

Gaetano Didomenico

Gaetano Didomenico

Jan 17, 2014

Gaetano DiDomenico, 89, of Dixwell Ave., Hamden, died Jan. 17, 2014 at his home after a brief illness. He is survived by his devoted wife, Teresa Izzo DiDomenico. Gaetano was born in Ponte Latone, Italy, Sept. 21, 1924, the son of the late Pietro and Angela Funaro DiDomenico and had resided in Hamden since 1953.He was a machinist at Cummings...

Catherine J. Richo

Catherine J. Richo

Jan 13, 2014

Catherine Wiley Richo, 96, of 1029 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, died Jan. 13, 2014 at Whitney Manor after a brief illness. She was the widow of Anthony J. Richo. Catherine was born in Southbury, Sept. 13, 1917, the daughter of the late Bernard and Katherine McNulty Wiley and had resided in Hamden all her life. She was the organist for St....

Francis Nuclo

Francis Nuclo

Jan 11, 2014

Francis "Nukie" Nuclo, 103, of Knob Hill Rd., Hamden, died Jan. 11, 2014 at home surrounded by his devoted family. He was the husband of the late Antoinette Esposito Nuclo. Nukie was born in New Haven, Nov. 9, 1910, the son of the late Salvatore and Christina Longobardi Nuclo and resided in Hamden most of his life. He was an...

Genevieve Ann Ferraro

Genevieve Ann Ferraro

Jan 10, 2014

Genevieve Ann Cantafio Ferraro,80. of Shepard Ave., Hamden, died Jan. 10, 2014 at Conn Hospice after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Gaetano "John" Ferraro. Gen was born in New Haven, Oct, 17, 1933, the daughter of the late George and Mary Balzano Cantafio and resided in Hamden most of her life. An active member of Blessed...

Chester Dunford

Chester Dunford

Dec 31, 2013

Chester Dunford of Wallingford, CT died December 31, 2013. He was born in Woonsocket, RI on June 28, 1921, son of Frederick Charles Dunford and Georgianna Mable Gainer Dunford. He leaves a son, Craig Dunford and his wife Anne of North Port, Florida, a daughter, Gail Dunford and her husband Raymond DeLucia of New Haven,a sister Edith Namaka of Woonsocket,...

Alice Goodmaster

Alice Goodmaster

Dec 31, 2013

Alice Goodmaster, 101, of New Haven, died Dec. 31, 2013 at Paradigm Health Center. Alice was born in New Haven, Sept. 24, 1912, the daughter of the late Vincent and Filomena Ferraiolo Goodmaster, residing in New Haven and West Haven all her life. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and was pre-deceased by all of her siblings. Friends...

Daniel M. Alberino

Daniel M. Alberino

Dec 26, 2013

Daniel M. Alberino, 95, of Michael Rd., Hamden, died Dec. 26, 2013 at Talmadge Park after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Violet O'Neil Alberino. Dan was born in New Haven, Oct. 30, 1918, the son of the late Dominick and Rose Alberino and had resided in Hamden most of his life. He was a finisher...

Armando S. Mirto

Armando S. Mirto

Dec 21, 2013

Armando "Red" Mirto, 90, formerly of Shelton Ave., Hamden, died at Skyview Conv. Home, Dec. 21st. He was the husband of the late Rose Barbato Mirto. Red was born in New Haven, Feb. 20, 1923, the son of the late Pasquale & Mary Brilotti Mirto and resided in Hamden most of his life. He was a butcher, owning the Universal...

James W. Feather

James W. Feather

Dec 7, 2013

James William Feather, 76, of Stowe Court Hamden, died at home December 7, 2013. He was the Husband of Judith Ann Viola Feather. Born in Bridgeport, son of the late Edward & Mary Feather, James work as an Engineer for Connecticut Industrial Gauging. Private funeral services were held Saturday December 14th at the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home...

Jeffrey K. Moreira

Jeffrey K. Moreira

Dec 7, 2013

Jeffrey K. Moreira, 66, of 50 Parker Farms Rd., Wallingford, died Dec. 7, 2013 at Mid-State Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of Eunice Costanzo Moreira. Jeff was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 8, 1947 the son of the late Raymond and Beatrice Teves Moreira and had resided in Wallingford the last 36 years. He was...

Rita A. Palumbo

Rita A. Palumbo

Dec 6, 2013

Rita Ann Donnelly Palumbo, 79, of 150 Cook Hill Rd., Cheshire, formerly of Jennifer Rd., Hamden, died at Elim Park, Dec. 6, 2013 after a long illness. She was the wife of Raymond S. Palumbo. Rita was born in New Haven, May 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Robert and Julia Marion Donnelly and had resided in Hamden most...

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