Marilyn Esposito
Aug 19, 2024
Marilyn (Reilly) Esposito, born on June 30, 1942, from Hamden CT; passed away on August 19, 2024. A proud owner of Esposito's Pastry and S&M Delicatessen in Derby, Marilyn later enjoyed a fulfilling career in the Planning and Zoning Department with the Town of Hamden until her retirement. Marilyn was a vibrant individual, known for her culinary skills, especially...
Diane "Deedee" Maio
Aug 12, 2024
Diane (Dee Dee) Patrina Cocchiaro Maio, beloved wife of Antonio (Tony) Maio, formerly of Hamden, CT, and residing in The Villages, FL, peacefully passed away on August 12th, at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family. Â Born in New Haven, CT, daughter of the late Alfred & Helen Carofano Cocchiaro, she was a proud graduate of Hamden...
Annette M. Lucarelli
Aug 5, 2024
Annette Lucarelli of North Haven entered into the kingdom of God on August 5th. She was born on April 4, 1941 to the late Joseph & Mary Rizzo Cataldo. Annette started her career in the insurance industry while a senior at Hillhouse High school working part time for Allstate Insurance Co. as a telephone operator and working her way...
Pearlie N. Thompson
Jul 21, 2024
Ms. Pearlie Nell Thompson, 63 of E. Providence, R.I, formerly of New Haven went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ruben Thompson of Enterprise, Alabama and the late Lillian Thompson of Jackson County, Florida. Pearlie worked at Stop & Shop, and enjoyed cooking and...
Olivia V. Sarosario
Jul 5, 2024
Olivia Vaca Sarosario, 78 of Hamden, passed away suddenly at Yale New Haven Hospital on July 5th, 2024. Olivia was born on January 27, 1946 in Manila, Philippines to Joaquin Montilla Vaca & Aniceta Cruz Estorres. She graduated from St. Rita's College in Manila. Olivia emigrated to Chicago, Illinois in 1974 where she lived until she moved to Connecticut...
Ann Marie Marone
Jul 4, 2024
Ann Marie Marone, 82 of Madison died peacefully July 4th at Autum Lake Healthcare of Madison after a long illness. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Arthur & Francis Hill Nutcher, Ann Marie worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections as a juvenile counselor. She graduated S.C.S.U. with a Masters' degree in English. Ann Marie...
Frank J. Testa
Jun 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Frank James Testa, announce his sudden passing on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the age of 72. Born in New Haven, he was the son of the late Frank and Alice Stango Testa. A graduate of North Haven High School, Frank was a career truckdriver, spending many hours on the...
Carol Funaro
Jun 20, 2024
Carol Funaro, 86 of Cheshire, formerly of New Haven, died June 20th at Yale N.H.H St. Raphael campus after a brief illness. Born in New Haven December 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ernest & Theresa Palmieri Funaro. Carol worked for many years as an Accounting Technician for the V.A. in West Haven. Carol enjoyed traveling,...
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. Â 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
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
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
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. Â She was born on May 28th, 1935, in Anahawan, Southern Leyte, Philippines to Blas Tero and Celestina Olarte. Â She attended high school at St. Theresa's College in Cebu City and completed her Bachelor...
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 29, 2024
Ada BenÃquez 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 BenÃquez Quiñones and Carmen Seguà Juarbe. Ada was the beloved...
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
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...
