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Heather Boyle - Gharis

Heather Boyle - Gharis

Jun 15, 2024

Heather Ann Boyle, 45 of West Haven, formerly of Hamden, passed away unexpectedly at home with her loving family.  She married her husband Joshua Gharis last September after 10 years together. Born in New Haven in 1978, daughter of Linda (Pilato) and the late William Boyle, she served as a kind and compassionate nurse for countless patients whose lives...

Dolores E. Vermiglio

Dolores E. Vermiglio

Jun 1, 2024

Dolores E. Vermiglio 92 passed away peacefully June 1st at Benchmark Senior Living of Hamden. Born in New Haven, February 29, 1932 daughter of the late Nicholas & Anna Saccu Langello, she was a homemaker and loving wife of the late Stephen Vermiglio. Dolores enjoyed taking road trips, and camping in their R.V. She liked being on the family...

James Peter Bradley

James Peter Bradley

May 22, 2024

James P. Bradley, 75 of Hamden died May 22nd at home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Janice Torino Bradley. Born in Hamden, son of the late Charles and Mary Bourget Bradley, he worked for Wells Fargo and then as a maintenance foreman for the Town of Hamden, from which he retired. He...

Herminia Tero Menoza

Herminia Tero Menoza

May 21, 2024

Herminia (Mimi) Olarte Tero Menoza, 88 years old of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 28th, 1935, in Anahawan, Southern Leyte, Philippines to Blas Tero and Celestina Olarte.  She attended high school at St. Theresa's College in Cebu City and completed her Bachelor...

Leonard W. Conversi

Leonard W. Conversi

May 20, 2024

Leonard W. Conversi, 93 of New Haven died May 20th at Yale New Haven St. Raphael campus after a brief illness. Born in New Haven November 14, 1930, son of the late Ferdinando & Mary Pelleccia Conversi, Leonard worked as a copy editor for the Yale Review. He was an avid book reader, and a music afficionado. In addition...

Frank V. Richo

Frank V. Richo

May 19, 2024

Frank V. Richo, 84 of Bethany passed on May 19th at Yale N.H.H. Survived by his wife of 53 years Jeana (Julius), sons Frank (Jessica), Bill (Molly), a Brother Ron (Joan), and a very large loving extended family. He was predeceased by his son Dan, parents Louis & Ruth, and brothers Ben, Phil, and Louis.  Frank grew up in...

Richard F. Galya

Richard F. Galya

May 17, 2024

Richard F. Galya, 94 of Woodbridge, formerly of Stratford died peacefully May 17th with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Irene Miko Galya to whom he was married to for over 70 years. Born in Bridgeport, son of the late Frank & Catherine Hayostock Galya, Richard worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer for New...

Maria Antonia Soto Peralta

Maria Antonia Soto Peralta

May 14, 2024

Maria A. Soto Peralta, 101 of New Haven died May 14th at Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center of North Haven after a brief illness. Born in Vega Baja P.R, daughter of the late Juan Cancio Soto & Ignacia Peralta, Maria worked for many years as an assembler for Matlaw Inc. Maria enjoyed food and cooking, she was always singing...

Dr. Michel Jean-Baptiste

Dr. Michel Jean-Baptiste

May 11, 2024

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Michel Jean-Baptiste on May 11th at the age of 77. Dr. Michel, a native of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, was born in 1947 to Italia (Sperduto) Jean-Baptiste and Sylvestre Jean-Baptiste. At a young age, Michel demonstrated a relentless work ethic, passion for learning and academic excellence, graduating...

Ada Rivera

Ada Rivera

Apr 29, 2024

Ada Beníquez de Rivera, aged 87, formerly of New Haven, passed away peacefully on April 29th at the Arden House of Hamden, where she had been a resident for a long time. She was born on September 18, 1936, in Isabela, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Luis Beníquez Quiñones and Carmen Seguí Juarbe. Ada was the beloved...

Martha Depodesta

Martha Depodesta

Apr 19, 2024

Martha (Mattei) DePodesta, 82, of Lighthouse Point, FL, formerly of Hamden, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in New Haven, CT on April 7, 1942 Martha was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Victoria Mattei. She proudly received her associate degree from Gateway Community College. She loved her position as finance...

Dorothy Lazzari

Dorothy Lazzari

Apr 18, 2024

Dorothy Lazzari, 90 formerly of Branford, passed away peacefully on April 18th at Gladeview Healthcare Center in Old Saybrook. Born in New Haven, Dorothy was the daughter of late Frank and Elizabeth Esposito and was predeceased by brothers George Esposito, Frank Esposito Jr. and sister Helen Esposito Masciantonio of Hamden. Dorothy first worked as a secretary for a local...

Donald T. Hunihan

Donald T. Hunihan

Apr 9, 2024

Donald T. Hunihan, 78, of Hamden, CT, died after a brief illness at the Grimes Center in New Haven, CT, on April 9, 2024.  Donald was born in New Haven, CT, on March 27, 1946, and was the son of the late Thomas & Anel (Pozika) Hunihan. He is also predeceased by his sister, Eileen Hunihan. After graduating from...

Harold Froehlich

Harold Froehlich

Apr 7, 2024

Harold Kern Froehlich, age 90 of Hamden, passed away April 7, 2024 at St. Raphael Hospital with family by his side. Beloved husband of 37 years of Frances Froehlich. Harry was born February 8, 1934 in New Haven. Son of the late William K. and Marie Froehlich. Harry grew up in West Haven before making his home in Hamden....

Peter Cafano Jr.

Peter Cafano Jr.

Apr 6, 2024

Peter Cafano Jr. (Ret. Lt. Hamden Police Dept.) passed away at home April 6th with his family by his side. Born in New Haven, he was the son of the late Peter & Rose Nista Cafano. He entered the Army during the Korean War at age 19 and served as Honor Guard, 3rd Infantry Regiment. Upon discharge he pursued...

Nancy C. White

Nancy C. White

Apr 4, 2024

Nancy Crook White, 85 of Hamden died peacefully April 4th, at Hamden Health Care after a long illness. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Edward & Alice Freeman Crook, Nancy worked as a customer service agent for AT&T. Nancy was a huge UCONN women's basketball fan. She enjoyed going to tag sales and loved to sew, making...

Jessimine Criscuolo

Jessimine Criscuolo

Apr 1, 2024

Jessimine Criscuolo, 79 of Wallingford, formerly of Hamden died April 1st at Midstate Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Joseph Criscuolo. Born in New Haven daughter of the late John & Marianna Baginelli Annatone, she worked for many years as a healthcare aide. Jessimine loved to bake & cook, occasionally feeding the entire neighborhood....

Kenneth A. Bertine

Kenneth A. Bertine

Mar 25, 2024

Kenneth A. Bertine 77 of Wallingford died peacefully March 25th at Yale N.H.H. after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Ann DelVecchio Bertine. Born in New Haven son of the late Ellahart Rainer, stepson of Charles Rainer, Ken worked in fire restoration for many years. He was heavily involved in the American Cancer Society's Relay for...

Robert "Bobo" Pascale

Robert "Bobo" Pascale

Mar 23, 2024

Robert "Bobo" F. Pascale, 70 of Hamden, passed away peacefully in his sleep March 23rd at Hamden Health Care after dealing with many health issues. He was born March 31, 1953 to Angelo & Patrina Pascale in New Haven, and was always so much fun to be around. His laugh was infectious and his admirers plenty. He came from...

Douglas Davis

Douglas Davis

Mar 11, 2024

Douglas H Davis, 67 of Branford, CT passed away with his family by his side March 11, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Doug as he was known to all, was born November 16, 1956 in New Haven, CT to the late Helen "Haddon" Davis and Harvey Davis. He worked for Cherry Hill Construction operating heavy machinery for many...

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