Mary Louise Muzyka
Sep 7, 2015
Mary Louise Muzyka, 87, of Hamden, died September 7, 2015, at CT Hospice. Mary was born December 20, 1927 in Columbus, OH to Edward & Minnie Bostwick Courtright and was married in 1944, to the late Stephen Muzyka in New Haven. Together they had four children, Michael Muzyka, Barbara Spinnato (Paul), Stephanie Muzyka, & Steven Muzyka (CherylAnn). She also had...
Florence M. Russell Ellis
Sep 5, 2015
Florence M. Russell Ellis, age 82, of North Haven, passed away on September 5, 2015. Florence was born in New Haven on January 14, 1933, the daughter of the late Anthony & Josephine Rzasa Onofrio. She was the wife of Donald C. Ellis of Arden Courts in Hamden and predeceased by her first husband George L. Russell Jr. She is...
Dr. Peter Demir
Sep 3, 2015
Dr. Peter Demir, age 84, beloved husband of Elizabeth Armstrong Demir, passed away at his home in Woodbridge on September 3, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 1, 1931 in Korce, Albania, a son of the late Qazim and Myrset Terolli Demir. He immigrated to America as a five-year-old in 1936 and just three...
John G. Vendrone
Sep 3, 2015
John G. Vendrone, age 48, of West Haven, passed away on September 3, 2015. Born in New Haven on July 24, 1967, he is survived by his parents, Robert & Vivian Turner Vendrone; his sisters, Robin Vendrone and Valerie Mandel & her husband Marc, all of West Haven; uncle Donald Vendrone & his wife Marlene of FL; great aunt Dolly...
Regina Marie London
Sep 3, 2015
Regina Marie London, age 81, of West Haven, passed away on September 3, 2015. Regina was the widow of Richard London, Jr. Born in New Haven on December 24, 1933, she was a daughter of the late William Williams Sr. & Anna Brown Williams. Regina is the mother of Karen Melendez-Harper (Paul) of West Haven, Richard London III (Kellie) of...
Rose Z. Pittala
Sep 2, 2015
Rose Z. Pittala 92, of Hamden, passed away on September 2, 2015. She was born in Waterbury, CT on March 1, 1923, daughter of the late Frank and Christyna Zydiak. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Richard P. Pittala. Rose was an active member of the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church. She is survived by her...
Amelia Lee' Passariello
Sep 1, 2015
Amelia 'Lee' Passariello, 81, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2015. She was born in New Haven, CT on April 25, 1934 to the late Armand and Ana Pascarella Amendola. Beloved mother to Sally (Brian) Morton and Louis (Nancy Leverich) Passariello, both of West Haven. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Salvatore Passariello, sister, Christine Fradiani of...
Darlene Jane Simpson
Aug 30, 2015
Darlene Jane Simpson, 91, wife of the late Ralph D. Simpson, Jr., passed away on Sunday August 30, 2015. She was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on March 29, 1924 to the late Henry and Jennie Foster Schneiderman. Darlene is survived by her children, Sherry (William) Pendleton of Cheshire, Sandra (Peter) Querfeld of North Branford, Donald (Ann) Simpson of New...
Ethel Mae Adam
Aug 28, 2015
Ethel Mae Adam, 87, of West Haven, wife of the late Andrew Adam, passed away at CT Hospice on August 28, 2015. Born in New Haven on November 22, 1927 to the late Joseph and Mae Sennett White. Ethel is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph & Sharon Adam, and her grandson, Allen Adam, all of West Haven. She...
Elaine Snyder
Aug 27, 2015
Elaine Frances Snyder, 92, of Woodbridge, wife of the late George Snyder, passed away at YNHH on August 27, 2015. Born in New Haven on April 23, 1923 to the late Charles and Marie K. Shutter. Elaine is survived by her sisters, Dorinne S. Armstrong of Frederick, MD and Marguerite S. Witkop of Bartlett, NH; nieces, Debra Robinson and Diane...
Bruce W. Farnsworth, Sr.
Aug 25, 2015
Bruce W. Farnsworth, Sr, Sgt. First Class US Army Ret., age 71, of South Meriden, passed away on August 25, 2015 in the loving arms of his wife. Born in Meriden on September 14, 1943 the son of the late Ernest Farnsworth & Avis Durgan Farnsworth. Bruce is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cheryl Godwin Farnsworth; his son...
Angelo J. Devirgilio
Aug 25, 2015
Angelo J. DeVirgilio, age 82, of Orange, passed away on August 25, 2015. Born in New Haven on May 15, 1933, a son of the late Michael and Assunta Pierdomenico DiVirgilio. Husband of the late Marie Tammaro DeVirgilio. He is survived by his son, Michael DeVirgilio of Orange; brother, Joseph J. DeVirgilio of Lake Worth, FL; and several nieces and...
Laverne Williams, Sr.
Aug 25, 2015
The Lord called His beloved son, Laverne Williams Sr., home on August 25, 2015. He was born on December 24, 1939 in Lamar, South Carolina to the late Eula Mae(Williams) and Oscar B. (Carraway). Our beloved Laverne Sr. was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and so much more. He has departed from this world to begin his eternal...
Nancy (Reed) Siegler
Aug 23, 2015
Meriden- Nancy (Reed) Siegler, 84, wife of Robert B. Siegler passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015. She was born May 2, 1931 in Easton, PA, daughter of the late Leonard and Susan (Freidly ) McCloskey. Nancy was anLPN at Masonic Healthcare Center until her retirement and was a parishoner of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was a loving and amazing...
Anne (Hotchkiss) Sullivan
Aug 19, 2015
Sullivan, Anne Janette (Hotchkiss), 91, Hamden, Connecticut, died Wednesday August 19, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Anne was born in Hamden to Gertrude and Raymond Hotchkiss. She lived her whole life in Hamden and graduated from Hamden High School. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and talented upholstery maker. She later worked...
Brian Shane Murdock
Aug 18, 2015
Brian Shane Murdock, former longtime resident of Greenwich, CT, passed away on August 18, 2015 in Yale New Haven Hospital as a result of a stroke. Mr. Murdock was 88 years old, born in Meriden, CT, on February 6th, 1927. He was the son of the late Dr. Thomas Murdock and Alice Keating, and the brother of the late Thomas...
Edna Catherine Geneva Clark
Aug 17, 2015
Edna Catherine Geneva Clark, 94, of Hamden, wife of the late Leroy G. Clark passed away in CT Hospice August 17, 2015. Mother of Karen Lynn Clark of Thomaston, CT and the late David Glynn Clark. Dear friend of Lucille Gentile of North Haven. Mrs. Clark was born in Brooklyn, NY January 1, 1921; a daughter of the late Hans...
Lillian C. Crego
Aug 16, 2015
Lillian C. Simeone Crego, age 93, of Hamden, formerly of West Haven, CT & Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away on August 16, 2015. Born in New Haven on Feb. 18, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Nicolas & Mary Musco Simeone. She was recently predeceased by her husband, Richard J. Crego in February. Lillian is survived by her...
Astrid C. Endriss
Aug 15, 2015
Astrid C. ('Queenie') Endriss, 93, of Hamden, passed away at CT Hospice on August 15, 2015. She was born in Sweden on June 11, 1922 to the late Valfred and Hanna Nilsson Person. Wife of the late John E. Endriss, Jr. Astrid is survived by her daughter, Ellen Endriss of Hamden, her sister-in-law, Jessie Person, her niece Margay, and her...
Shirley Massicott
Aug 12, 2015
Shirley Massicott, 79, wife of the late Robert B. Massicott, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at MidState Medical Center. She was born March 8, 1936 in Middletown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Martha (Skinner) Burr. Shirley was a parishioner of Yalesville United Methodist Church as well as an avid UCONN Husky fan. Shirley is survived...
