Ann C. Leonardo
May 20, 2012
Ann C. Santoro Leonardo, 90, of Hamden, died May 20th,at the Arden House after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Albert Leonardo Sr. Ann was born in New Haven, May 14, 1922, the daughter of the late Albert and Leticia Braganti Santoro and had resided in Hamden most of her life. She is survived by sons,...
Ann M. Barbieri
May 18, 2012
Ann M. Apicella Barbieri, 87, of 126 Westminster St., Hamden, died at St. Raphael's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife for 65 of Frederick Barbieri. Ann was born in New York City, Jan. 7, 1925 the daughter of the late John and Assunta Apicella and was a bookkeeper for the Magestic Laundry and National Compressed Gas prior...
Carol J. Raccio
May 18, 2012
Carol J. Raccio, July 5, 1945- May 1, 2012, in Pompano Beach, FL. Carol lived Florida for 40 years. She attended Amity High School and graduated SCSU as an elementary school teacher. Her parents, Philip & Jennie Raccio of Ft. Lauderdale, and her sister, Patricia Mascia of N.J., predeceased her. She is survived by her brother Philip J. Raccio of...
Rae Masotta
May 15, 2012
Rae Brillante Masotta, a lifelong resident of Hamden, entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2012 at the Mary Wade Home. She was the widow of Anthony Masotta. Her life was dedicated to her family and to generously giving of herself to others. Her family has wonderful memories which she made by hosting holiday diners at her home. Her smile,...
Theresa Deleonardo
May 13, 2012
Theresa Baldino DeLeonardo, 96, of the Mary Wade Home, died there, May 13, 2012 after a long illness. She was the widow of Enrico "Harry" DeLeonardo. Theresa was born in New Haven, Feb. 6, 1916, the daughter of the late Carmine and Josephine Baldino and cared for her mother for many years. She knew she wanted to pursue a nursing...
Anna M. Ferraro
May 12, 2012
Anna M. Pepe Ferraro, 87, of 116 Elmer Ave., Hamden, died May 12, 2012 at the Masonic Hospice Care Center. She was the wife of Alexander "Al" Ferraro. Ann was born in West Haven, Sept. 16, 1924, the daughter of the late Peter and Rosina Castilucci Pepe and prior to her retirement had worked in the Registrar's Office at SCSU...
Mary Depodesta
May 10, 2012
Mary Susco DePodesta, 90, of Maple Wood of Hamden, died on May 10, 2012 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late (Oswald) Frank DePodesta. Mary was born in New Haven, Feb. 9, 1922, the daughter of the late Vito and Maria Breda Susco and had resided in Hamden most of her life. She was an accomplished...
Edward Esposito Sr.
May 5, 2012
Edward Esposito, 88, of 137 Blue Hills Ave., Hamden ,died May 5, 2012 at St. Raphael's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Lucy Mongillo Esposito. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Ed was born in New Haven, April 1, 1924 the son of the late Catello and Maryann Acquaviva Esposito and had resided in Hamden...
Margaret Ann Ruggiero
Apr 27, 2012
Margaret Ann Caruso Ruggiero, 88, of 128 Cumpstone Dr., Hamden, died April 27, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Pasquale J. Ruggiero. Margaret was born in New Haven, Jan. 14, 1924, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Luisa Ferrucci Caruso and was employd at SCSU, in the housekeeping dept., for 17...
Dorothy Mancinelli
Apr 23, 2012
Dorothy Hurwitz Mancinelli, 88, of Hamden, died April 23, 2012, at CT Hospice. She was the beloved wife of Leone Mancinelli. Born in New Haven, June 14, 1923, daughter of the late Jacob & Ana Norko Hurwitz, she was employed at J.C. Penny for 21 years, prior to her retirement. She was a former leader in the Girl Scouts, a...
Louis M. Dest
Apr 14, 2012
Louis Dest, 88, formerly of Eastern St., New Haven, passed away April 14, 2012 in Branford. He was married to the love of his life, the late Mary Clemente Dest. Lou was born May 31, 1922, the son of the late William and Anna Quinn Dest and worked for Knudsen and Sealtest Dairies as a milkman. He lived in Hamden...
Carmela Mongillo
Apr 12, 2012
Carmela Mongillo, 39, of 728 Pine Rock Ave., Hamden, died April 12, 2012 at the Masonic Home after a long illness. Carmela was born in New Haven, Jan. 9, 1973 and was a nail technecian for serveral shops in the West Haven and Ansonia area prior to her illness. She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Wright of Hamden, her...
Mary A. Pannella
Apr 8, 2012
Mary A. Finta Pannella, 69, of 12 New St., Ansonia, formerly of Hamden, died April 8, 2012 at St. Raphael's Hospital. She was the wife of Genaro "Dick" Pannella. Mary was born in New Haven, April 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Steven and Pearl Balassa Finta and had resided in Hamden for over 40 years, prior to moving...
Joseph M. Marcks
Apr 5, 2012
Joseph M. Marcks, 97, of 181 Hadley Rd. Orange, died April 5, 2012 at Emeritaus of Woodbridge after a long ilness. He as the husband of the late Judith Caron Marcks. Joe was born in Hamden, Aug. 17, 1914, the son of the late Joseph and Julia Antonio Marchitto and retired from the US Army as a Master Sargeant after...
Vincent S. Pisano
Apr 3, 2012
Vincent "Chick" Pisano, of Hamden, CT and Boynton Beach, FL, beloved husband of Anita Vegliante Pisano, passed away April 3, 2012. Born in New Haven, CT on May 4, 1939, he was the son of the late John and Marie Pannella Pisano. Loving and devoted father of Maria (Michael) Piasecki, John Pisano and Graceann Pisano. Proud grandfather of Giovanna, Michael...
Nicholas Raccio
Apr 1, 2012
Nicholas Raccio, 93, of Hamden died April 1st at the Hospital of St. Raphael. He was the widower of Julia DeStefano Raccio. Born in New Haven, son of the late James and Concetta Raccio, he worked as a tool & die maker for both Winchester and Davis Electric. He was a WWII Navy veteran and an avid fan of the...
Emanuel Antonio
Mar 30, 2012
Emanuel "Chuck" Antonino, 81, of 333 Wintergreen Ave., Hamden, died March 30, 2012 at Whtney Manor. He was the devoted husband of 62 years to Evelyn Pongetti Antonino. Chuck was born in New Haven, Sept. 17, 1930, the son of the late Antonio and Mary Tangredi Antonino and resided in Hamden the last 42 years. He was a terminal manager...
Anna M. Colaiacovo
Mar 25, 2012
Anna Maselli Colaiacovo, 97, formerly of Woodin St., Hamden, died March 25, 2012 at the Hamden Health Care. She was the widow of John Colaiacovo. Anna was born in Hamden, July 20, 1914, the daughter of the late John and Annunziata Maselli and resided in Hamden all of her life. She worked in several area manufacturing shops as well as...
Lucy Kissel
Mar 21, 2012
Lucy Bozzuto Kissel, 88, formerly of Lane St., Hamden, died March 21, 2012 at Hamden Health Center. She was the widow of Lawrence Kissel. Lucy was born in Hamden, Dec. 12, 1923, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose Testa Bozzuto and resided in Hamden all of her life.She was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She is...
Lydia Marie Deangelo
Mar 20, 2012
Lydia Marie Zangari DeAngelo, 87,of 66 Twin Brook Rd., died suddenly at her home, March 20, 2012. She was the widow of Alfred P. DeAngelo. Lydia was born in Brooklyn, NY, Dec 23, 1924, the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Attard Zangari and resided in Hamden most of her life. She was a bus aide for Laidlaw Bus...
