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...
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. Â 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Vincent D. Colonna
Feb 10, 2024
Vincent D. Colonna, 81 of Hamden, passed away peacefully on February 10th, 2024. Â Vinny, as he was known to all, was born in New Haven, CT to the late Domenic & Lena Piscitelli Colonna. He attended Hamden High School and graduated in 1960. Â After graduating Quinnipiac College, he met the love of his life, Mary Ann Bartolotta, and this...
Veto Frosolone Jr.
Feb 3, 2024
Veto Frosolone, Jr., 69, of East Haven died peacefully while surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Kim (Locke) Frosolone for over 46 years. Born March 17, 1954 in Hamden, Connecticut, Veto is one of five children of Vito and Ethel (Fredricksen) Frosolone. Veto worked in the printing...
Rita Rapacciuolo
Feb 3, 2024
Rita Rapacciuolo, 94 of Hamden died peacefully at home Feb 3rd. She was the loving wife of the late Louis Rapacciuolo. Born June 5, 1929 in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin & Pauline Kramer Dellacamera. She loved to sew, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Rita was a very kind person, never having...
Kathleen A. Leary
Jan 20, 2024
Kathleen "Kay" A Leary, 87 of Old Saybrook, died peacefully Jan. 20th at Middlesex Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in New Haven, the daughter of the late Edward J Leary, Sr and Helen Ann (Hebert) Leary, Kay worked for many years as a clerk for the telephone company. She carried forward her mother's love of arts & crafts...
Louis G. Palumbo Jr.
Jan 5, 2024
Louis G. Palumbo Jr. 97, of Hamden died peacefully at Yale N.H Hospital Jan. 5th after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Lorraine Letize Palumbo. Louis was born in New Haven son of the late Louis & Louise (Lizzie) Sirico Palumbo, and was an Army veteran. In his younger years, he worked as a butcher in...
