Elizabeth M. Mikolike

Elizabeth M. Mikolike, 84, of Hamden, wife of the late Frank Mikolike, passed away November 9, 2026 after a long illness. She was born in New Haven on February 15, 1942, a daughter of the late Dominic and Frances DeMatteo Mattei, and graduated from Hillhouse High School and the Stone Academy School of Business. After graduating, Elizabeth went to work for the City of New Haven for over 40 years, retiring in 2008 as the Executive Administrative Assistant in the Department of Economic Development. In retirement she enjoyed traveling the world with family and friends and attending games of her two favorite teams, the New York Yankees and UConn Women’s Basketball.

She is survived by stepsons, Frank (Maru) Mikolike and Stephen (Denise) Mikolike, Sr.; a stepdaughter, Cynthia Calello; grandchildren, Niko (Christen) Mikolike, Gia Mikolike, Stephen Mikolike, Jr., and Dominique Calello; and a sister, Marietta Mattei. Predeceased by her brother, Joseph Mattei. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Meadow Mills Assisted Living and Memory Care for the exceptional care they provided.

Friends are invited to visit with Elizabeth’s family at Beecher & Bennett, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Saturday, November 14th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 12 p.m. Entombment will be held in All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elizabeth may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. For more information or to send condolences, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.