Dorothy Blackburn Umsteadt
May 6, 2014
Dorothy Blackburn Umsteadt, 88, of Milford, formerly of West Haven and Killingworth, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She was the wife of the late Leonard J. Umsteadt, mother of Laura Sorbo, Wendy (Christopher) Valente, both of West Haven, and John (Geri) Umsteadt of Ocean City, MD, grandmother of Christian and Courtney Umsteadt, Dawn and Jessica Sorbo, Jill (Nicholas) Mitchell,...
Rosemary Johnson
May 5, 2014
Rosemary Johnson of West Haven, entered into rest on May 5, 2014. Loving mother of Kathy Johnson of Branford and Stephen Johnson of West Haven, she is also survived by 4 grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband Carl Johnson, daughter Patricia Johnson and a brother Lt. James Dillon, New Haven Fire Department. Rosemary was born in New Haven May...
Esther C. Moore-Saiano
May 4, 2014
Esther C. Moore-Saiano, 92, of Hamden, wife of the late Gennaro B. Saiano, passed away on May 4, 2014 at YNHH. Born in New Haven on October 7, 1921, she was a daughter of the late George and Clara Anderson Card. Esther is survived by her children, Gail Morrone of East Haven, Georgia Lee Vallie of Branford and Jack Moore...
Anthony J. Giudice Sr.
May 4, 2014
Anthony J. Giudice, Sr, 94, formerly of Hamden, passed away on Sunday, May 4th at Skyview Center in Wallingford. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Morgillo Giudice. Born in New Haven on September 26, 1919, he was a son of the late Annibale and Michelina Simminillo Giudice. He is survived by his children, Sister Mary Michael, O.P,...
Mr. Michael B. Bellmore
May 3, 2014
Michael B. Bellmore, 27, of Hamden, passed away suddenly at YNHH on May 3, 2014. Born in New Haven on November 6, 1986 to Michael A. and Deborah Guida Bellmore of Hamden. Along with his parents, Michael will be remembered by his sisters, Caroline and Jenna Bellmore both of Hamden, aunts, uncles, and wonderful friends. He was predeceased by his...
Edward R. Naughton
May 2, 2014
Edward R. Naughton, age 63, of Madison, formerly of Hamden, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on May 2, 2014. Born in Norristown, PA on April 2, 1951 to the late Edward J. and Evelyn Carlton Naughton. Ed will be remembered as a wonderful husband by his wife of 32 years, Melissa Ciranni Naughton; his children, Julianne Naughton of...
Louise Miller
Apr 30, 2014
Louise Miller of Cheshire, CT, age 93, died on April 30, 2014. Born on July 2, 1920 to Edith and Henry Jones in Portland, ME. Devoted wife of Kenneth Miller of 31 years, who predeceased her in 1979; adoring mother of Randall Miller (Felicia Tencza) of East Haddam, Scott Miller (Lynn Hannings) of Freeport ME; proud grandmother of Christine Miller...
Mrs. Nell Papeika
Apr 28, 2014
Nell Joan Papeika,95, beloved wife of 70 years to the late John 'Jack' Papeika, passed away on April 28, 2014 at the CT Hospice in Branford. She was born in Pennsylvania on May 30, 1918 to the late Michael and Mary Benevich Lekas. She leaves behind her devoted daughters, Janice Thibodeau & her partner Carmen Vance of Columbia and Lynne...
Evelyn Mina Shaw Moulton
Apr 28, 2014
Evelyn Shaw Moulton passed on April 28th in her 90th year, with the quiet grace that she was known for in life. Born in Tsingtao, China to Albert Leland Shaw and Maude Brooks Shaw, they were both born and raised in Maine. Her father was stationed there with The Standard Oil Company of New York. Evelyn would occasionally speak of...
Mr. David H. Clary
Apr 28, 2014
Mr. David Heald Clary, of Hamden, passed away on April 28, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born on February 22, 1933 in Worcester, MA to the late Ernest and Marjorie Stewart Clary. He grew up in Worcester where he attended Bancroft School. He later attended The Governor's Academy in Byfield, MA, the oldest continuously operating boarding school in...
Adeline Mickey' Buenger
Apr 26, 2014
Adeline 'Mickey' Buenger, 89, of Hamden, wife of the late Robert Buenger, Sr. passed away surrounded by her family on April 26, 2014 in the St. Raphael Campus of YNNH after a brief illness. Loving mother of Donna Smith, Karen Grahn and Robert (Deborah) Buenger all of Hamden. Sister of George (Phyllis) Froehlich of West Haven, Harold (Frances) Froehlich of...
June E. Corbi
Apr 26, 2014
June E. Corbi, age 94, of Hamden, passed away on April 26, 2014. June was the widow of Francis Corbi. Born in New Haven on June 26, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Walter Newton & Elizabeth McKeon Newton. She is survived by her sons, Robert Corbi of Navarre, FL, Richard Corbi of Washington, DC, and Thomas Corbi...
Joseph J. Galluzzi Jr.
Apr 23, 2014
Joseph John Galluzzi, Jr., 75, of Hamden passed away April 23, 2014. Beloved fiance of Wilette Pearson and her family, Caroline Farless, Liz, Ray, and Zoe Rossomando. Father of Joseph J. Galluzzi III of Clinton, Stephen J. & Debra Galluzzi of New Haven, and Michael J. & Kim Galluzzi of Naugatuck. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Joseph was predeceased by...
Lydiana Santiago
Apr 23, 2014
Lydiana Karen Santiago, infant daughter of Jessica Nieves and Ignacio Santiago passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 23, 2014. In addition to her parents she is survived by a brother, Ignacio Romeo Santiago, her grandparents, Rene Nieves of Meriden, Ignacio Santiago and Elba Rivera of Puerto Rico,...
Edna Golden
Apr 22, 2014
Edna T. Golden, 96, magazine executive assistant, teacher, education administrator, aunt, devoted fan of UCONN Husky Women's Basketball, and outspoken Republican died on Tuesday, April 22 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT, following a year of failing health. She had lived at Ashlar Village since 1997, enjoying easy contact with many lively friends. She loved a good party. Prior...
Barbara Gross
Apr 17, 2014
Barbara Gross, 82, of Hamden, passed away peacefully April 17, 2014 at Hamden Healthcare Center after a long illness. She was a retired longtime teacher in the Hamden Public School system. She is survived by her longtime loving companion, Bill Collins; her daughter Kathy and husband Kevin Hall of New Russia, NY, and two grandchildren, Caleb and Megan Hall. Friends...
Arlene Alice Durley
Apr 17, 2014
Arlene Alice Durley, 98, wife of the late Grant J. Durley, passed away Thursday, April 17 at Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire after a brief illness. Mother of Judith M. (James) Johnson of Bethany, and Harold D. (Maria) Durley of Bethany. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren, and was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie...
John Joseph Mullen
Apr 16, 2014
John Joseph Mullen, born October 20, 1933, passed away peacefully at home in Hamden, CT on April 16, 2014. John grew up in Philadelphia, attending Our Lady of Lourdes grammar school, and St. Thomas More High School. He was active in Scouting and advanced to the Eagle rank. He graduated from Villanova University with a BS in Economics in 1959,...
Hilda A. Smith
Apr 12, 2014
Hilda A. Smith, of Branford, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Leon H. Smith; parents, Karl and Martha Hoepfner Wuestefeld; sister, Elsie Mahoney and brother, Karl Wuestefeld. Hilda is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl (Bob) Mangiulli of Cheshire and Denise Watrous (Steve St. John) of Branford....
Gloria H. Dennis
Apr 8, 2014
Gloria Helen Dennis, age 91, of Hamden, passed away on April 8, 2014 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Gloria was the widow of James W. Dennis, Sr. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 16, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Raffaelo & Giovannina DiMartino Giordano. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Ohlsen & her husband James, Dena...
