Mary D. Plaskonos
Feb 24, 2017
Mary D. Plaskonos, of Hamden, passed away on February 24 after a brief illness at the age of 94. She was born in Hartford, CT May 14, 1922, the only child of the late Andrew and Anna Danyluk, immigrants of Ukraine. She graduated from the Teacher's College of Connecticut (now Central Connecticut State University). She leaves behind three children whom...
Irene W. Montesi
Feb 23, 2017
Irene Wynne Montesi, age 88, of Hamden, passed away on February 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Irene was born in New Haven on October 6, 1928 to the late Harold G. and Mary Yates Wynne. Irene was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Enzo R. Montesi. She is survived by her son, Gary E. (Lisa)...
Christopher L. Evarts
Feb 23, 2017
Christopher L. Evarts, 64, of Milford passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday, February 23, 2017. He was the beloved husband for 35 years of Phyllis Meyerowitz Evarts. Born in Bridgeport, Chris was the son of the late Rita and Burton Evarts and of the late George Erickson. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy...
Mildred P. 'Millie' Gibson
Feb 21, 2017
Mildred P. 'Millie' Gibson, age 73, of Woodbridge, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Millie, as she was affectionately known, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 1, 1943, the younger daughter of the late Edwin & Mildred (Nagengast) Panetti. Millie is survived by her husband David P. Gibson, D.D.S; her daughter Melissa Gibson...
Ruth M. Ness
Feb 17, 2017
MERIDEN- Ruth Martha Ness, 86, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2017 at Miller Memorial Community. Born in Meriden on December 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Minna H. (Arndt) Ness and was a lifetime resident. She was employed by Lane Construction for many years before her retirement. Ruth was active for many years...
Estelle Cattaruzza
Feb 15, 2017
Estelle Cattaruzza, age 90, wife of Athos Cattaruzza, passed away on February 15, 2017 at Atria Larson Place, Hamden. She was born in New Haven on October 15, 1926 to the late Salvatore and Dorothy Massa. Estelle is survived by her daughter Laurie DeFrancesco and her husband James, and her grandchildren Michael and Christopher DeFrancesco, all of Hamden. She is...
Barbara L. Graf
Feb 14, 2017
Meriden-Barbara L. Graf, 76, wife of the late Karl Graf, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. On this Valentine's Day, she was reunited again with the love of her life, Karl. She was born in Queens Village, NY on May 11, 1940 to the late Jack and Mary Margaret (MacNeil) Oberle. Barbara had worked for Bristol Myers, Aetna,...
Sylvia J.P. Warner
Feb 13, 2017
Sylvia J. P. Warner, age 96, of Hamden, passed away on February 13, 2017. Sylvia was born in Eastborne, England on March 13, 1920, the daughter of the late Edward Reddick & Charlotte Reddick. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Koepke, son, Edward Warner and his wife Marianne; grandchildren, Cindy Koepke & Jessica Warner, great-granddaughter, Valentina Iriarte, and sister,...
Kevin James Woodward
Feb 12, 2017
Kevin J. Woodward, age 34, of Hamden, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Sunday, February 12, 2017 following a brief illness. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Millicent 'Millie' Bentley, Harry & Margaret 'Marge' Woodward and Richard 'Dick' & Lois Bentley. Kevin was the godson and nephew to the late Wayne Woodward. He was born December...
Beverly L. Hall
Feb 11, 2017
Beverly Louise Hall, age 96, wife of the late Wilfred Hall Jr., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Masonicare in Wallingford. She was born on December 1, 1920 to the late Frank and Bessie Indorf. Beverly is survived by her children; Karen Crolius of Wallingford, and William Hall and his wife Carlena of Athens, VT, and her grandchildren;...
Maureen Reynolds
Feb 10, 2017
Maureen Reynolds, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017, with her family by her side. Born on December 30, 1944, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late William and Virginia Kelly Cox. Maureen lived most of her life in West Haven. She enjoyed her flower gardens and spending time with family. Maureen is survived by her husband,...
Daniel Rivera
Feb 9, 2017
MERIDEN- Daniel Rivera, 45, beloved husband of Dawn (Pek) Rivera passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was born in Bridgeport on October 28, 1971, the oldest son of Emilio and Carmen (Negron) Rivera. Dan graduated from Bunnell High School in Stratford and had been working for Telrepco in Wallingford. He was a devoted, husband, father, son, brother,...
Robert D. Hannan
Feb 4, 2017
Robert D. Hannan, 83, of Hamden, passed away on February 4, 2017 at his home in Florida. He was the beloved husband of Marlene Hannan. Born in Haverhill, MA on August 12, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur and Arlene Hannan. Robert was a Project Manager at Stop & Shop for 25 years and also worked for...
Donald J. Griffith
Feb 3, 2017
Donald J. Griffith, 92, of Ashlar Village, Wallingford passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma Griffith. Born in New Britain on December 5, 1924, he was the son of the late Lewis and Edith Griffith. Don is survived by his son Bruce Griffith and his wife Johanne of East Hampton; daughter...
Arnold J. Belfonti, Sr.
Feb 3, 2017
Arnold John Belfonti, Sr, age 78, formerly of New Haven, passed away on February 3, 2017 in Plantsville, joining his late wife Jean Margaret (Thomson) Belfonti to celebrate her birthday in Heaven. He was born in New Haven on September 2, 1938 to the late Americo & Helen Paolini Belfonti. Arnold will be remembered by his son Arnold J. Belfonti...
Carol M. Sexton
Feb 3, 2017
Carol M. Sexton, age 95, formerly of Hamden, passed away on February 3, 2017 at the Regency House in Wallingford. Carol was born in New Haven on February 6, 1921, a daughter of the late Antonio & Olympia (Lucci) DeVivo. She was predeceased by her husbands, Charles Drennan and William Sexton; brothers, Armando, Henry & Albert DeVivo and sisters Susan...
Sandra Rivera
Feb 3, 2017
Sandra 'Sandy' Rivera, 51- Our Angel left to be in the arms of our dear Lord on Friday, Feb 3, 2017. Sandy was born on Nov, 28th 1965 and although she spent the majority of her adult life in Meriden, CT, her childhood was spent in Aguada, Puerto Rico. Sandy was a kindhearted gentle soul who was quick to laugh....
Pericles 'Perry' G. Stamatien
Feb 3, 2017
Pericles 'Perry' G. Stamatien, 84, of West Haven, passed away at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Friday, February 3, 2017. Born in West Haven on October 24, 1932, he was the son of the late George and Mary Tomkow Stamatien. He was the beloved brother of Alexander Stamatien of West Haven, Aristotle Stamatien of NY, and Crene Ferraro of Orange. He...
Joseph R. Calistro
Feb 2, 2017
Joseph Roger Calistro, 94, of Woodbridge entered into peaceful rest at his home on Feb. 2, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Virginia 'Miss Ginny' Butler Calistro. He was born in New Haven Sept. 23, 1922, a son of the late Domenick and Mary Desiderio Calistro. He had resided in Woodbridge since 1960. Mr. Calistro retired from American Cyanamid...
Robert F. Polito, Sr.
Feb 1, 2017
Robert F. Polito Sr., 82, of Cheshire, CT, loving son of the late Louis and Frances (Sanzeri) Polito, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Hospice Unit at Masonicare in Wallingford, CT on February 1, 2017. The ravages of a rare form of dementia, known as Pick's Disease, took away his memories and his gregarious personality. Bob was...
