Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2023

Mary Jo Cohen (Lankswert), 79, of Guilford, CT passed away 12/7/23 after a long illness. She was born in Louisville, KY to the late Sylvester Lankswert and Catherine nee Potts. She attended St. Agnes School and Sacred Heart Academy before enrolling at the University of Louisville.  Fiercely independent, Mary Jo moved to New York City in 1964 to join...

Dec 1, 2023

Ricky Ferrara, 60 of West Haven, died peacefully December 1st at Connecticut Hospice after a long illness. Born in New Haven December 23, 1962, son of the late Dominic & Rose Vitti Bacon Ferrara, Ricky worked as a roofer for various construction companies. He was a talented carpenter and had previously worked in the Jewlery industry as a diamond...

Nov 28, 2023

Eunice "Eunie" Moreira, 76 of Hamden, formerly of Wallingford passed away peacefully November 28th after a long illness. Born in New Haven daughter of the late Jerome & Phyllis Cricco Costanzo. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 38 years Jeffrey Moreira. Eunice was a graduate of Hamden High School and then attended Mt. Ida College where she...

Nov 25, 2023

Joseph A. Riccitelli, 82 of Hamden died suddenly at home November 25th. Born in New Haven September 21, 1941 he was the son of the late Anthony & Theresa Tiano Riccitelli. He was a graduate from the Culinary Institute of America class of 1963 and worked as a chef for over 40 years at places such as the Waldorf...

Nov 17, 2023

Pasqua "Tina" O'Connor, 71 of Hamden died November 17th at Connecticut Hospice after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Daniel James O'Connor. Born in Bari, Italy, daughter of the late Gino & Pasqua LoRusso DiMaggio, she worked for many years as an insurance claims auditor. Pasqua volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House for many...

Nov 17, 2023

Reverend Dominic DellaRocco of Hamden entered eternal rest on November 17th after a brief illness. Born in New Haven on October 9, 1954, Reverend Dominic was the first-born child of the late Domenic and Florence DeLucia DellaRocco of Hamden. For over 38 years, he served as a Missionary Chaplain and was ordained thru The Catholic Charismatic Church. Among helping...

Nov 12, 2023

Marjolaine Beyerle Maresca, 74 of Hamden died November 12th at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving husband of the late Richard Hunt. Born in Jonquire, Quebec Canada, daughter of the late Henri & Gertrude LaPointe Nepton, Marjolaine worked as a caretaker for Keep Me Home Inc.. In her younger years she was an...

Nov 9, 2023

William E. "Willie" Lupi, 92 of Hamden died Nov. 9th at home after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Paula D'Aniello Lupi. Born in Hamden, son of the late Peter & Louise Gaetano Lupi, Willie was a happily retired co-owner of the Lupi - Marchigiano Bakery. He was an Army veteran, and a former...

Nov 4, 2023

Barbara M.Brandi, 86, of Hamden, died November 4, 2023 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.  She was the wife of the late Joseph M.Brandi, Sr.  Barbara was born in New Haven July 18, 1937 the daughter of Frank & Anne Siclari Manfredi.  With her husband, she founded Brandi's Meat Market and Delicatessen in 1978 which they operated until 1991 and...

Oct 18, 2023

Mary Franco, 97 of Hamden died peacefully October 18th at Midstate Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the Late Sargeant Anthony G. Franco. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late John & Angelina Pacelio Lotto, Mary worked as a bookkeeper for Barkers Dept. Store. She resided in North Haven most of her life and lived in...

Oct 13, 2023

Joan Daniels, 87 of North Haven, formerly of Hamden died Oct. 13th at the Grimes Center after a long illness. She was born in New Haven May 18, 1936 daughter of the late Charles & Anne Ventresca Sydney. She was the loving wife of 23 years of the late Louis Daniels. Joan enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting, sewing, photography, and...

Oct 8, 2023

Elaine Landino Price, 75, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 8th, with her family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Hamden and the beloved wife of Ernest Price. Elaine was born in New Haven on May 30, 1948 and was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Abel Landino. Her greatest...

Sep 20, 2023

Lorraine A. Fioretti, 93, of Hamden, peacefully passed away at home on September 20, 2023. Lorraine was born in New Haven on January 13, 1930, the daughter of the late Domenic and Concetta Graziano. Lorraine was the loving wife of the late Donald W. Fioretti, her high school sweetheart. She was a much-loved mother to Karen (Anthony) Cusano of...

Sep 8, 2023

Burton Charles Hammond of Alpharetta, GA (formerly of Hamden, CT) passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, in Milton GA.  He was born in Port Chester, NY on January 14, 1929. Burton "Burt" was married to the love of his life, Katheryn, for 69 years before her passing in 2020.  His two sons Stephen Charles Hammond (deceased; Cecilia) of...

Aug 7, 2023

Hannah "Honey" Scher, 80, of Dallas, Texas (formerly of Hamden, CT and The Villages, FL), passed away on August 7, 2023, at Evergreen Assisted Living after a long illness. Born on January 1, 1943, in New Haven, CT, Hannah was the daughter of the late Edward & Lillian Wacks.

After graduating from college, Hannah spent the early...

Aug 4, 2023

Philomena Mary Stefanoski, 79, of Hamden, passed away with her loving family by her side on August 4, 2023, after a brave but short battle against lymphoma. Philomena was born in New Haven on February 12, 1944, the daughter of Philomena (Monaco) Costanzo and Vincent Costanzo. She leaves behind two loving daughters, Victoria Cassista of Wisconsin and Alexis (John)...

Jul 11, 2023

Honey (Frances) Landino Vessichio, 97 of New Haven - daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother - died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 11, 2023. She was a woman who loved well and was well loved by all who knew her. There was always a chair at her kitchen table for those who sought the...

Jul 11, 2023

Laura Pellegrini, 73 of Wallingford died July 11th at home with her family by her side. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Thomas & Helen Ciak Butler, Laura was a loving wife and Mother. She took care of her husband Fred every way possible, with gifts at the holidays or a special meal for his birthday. She...

Jun 27, 2023

George Chomic Jr., 80, of Niantic CT died June 27th at home after a long illness. Born in Bridgeport, December 29, 1942, son of the late George & Genevieve Jacob Chomic he was the owner of the former " A Frame of Mind" store. He was an Army veteran during Vietnam, and also worked as Matre'd at Cavey's restaurant...

Jun 16, 2023

Benjamin L. Raccio 88 of Hamden, Connecticut passed away on June 16, 2023 at Benchmark Senior Living Center of Hamden. Born in Westville CT in 1935, Ben was the son of Ruth and Louis Richo. He is survived by Theresa his wife of 65 years, and his three children Janice (Robert), Joseph (Dawn), and Paul (Beth). His legacy lives...