Frederick J. Langner
Oct 11, 2011
Wallingford- Frederick J. Langner, 61, husband of Barbara Cook Langner, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Born in Torrington, CT on January 14, 1950, he was the son of Janis Langner and the late Frederick C. Langner. Fred grew up in Torrington and graduated from Torrington High School in 1968. He received an associate degree in electrical...
Beatrice P. Bivins
Oct 10, 2011
Beatrice P. Bivins, 91, of Meriden, wife of the late Joseph T. Bivins departed this life at Mid-State Hospital on Monday, October 10, 2011. Born March 15, 1920 to the union of the late Essie Jones Platt and Willis Oliver Platt. Sister Bivins or Aunt 'B' as she was affectionately called, graduated from Bookerville High School of Volusia County, FL....
Judtih C. Parker
Oct 9, 2011
Judith C. Parker, age 75, of North Haven, passed away at her home on October 9, 2011. Judith was born in Newton, MA on April 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Arthur G. Curran, Jr & Ruth Allen Curren. Judith is survived by her husband Peter Parker; her daughters, Stephanie Perkins & her husband David of North Haven and...
Ericsson B. 'Pete' Broadbent
Oct 8, 2011
Ericsson B. 'Pete' Broadbent passed away peacefully on October 8, 2011 . He was 85. He was born in 1926 in Hamden , CT to Ericsson B. and Mary Lambert Broadbent and was predeceased by his brother Robert B. Broadbent and sister Sarah Broadbent Day. Pete worked for Connecticut General Life Insurance as an estate planner from 1951 until his...
Robert L. Gibbons
Oct 7, 2011
Robert L. Gibbons, 90, of Woodbridge, beloved husband of Ruth Carrano Gibbons for 59 years passed away Oct. 7, 2011. Loving father of Cynthia Gibbons and Jacqueline Gibbons both of Woodbridge, brother of Dorothy Davis of Anoka, MN. Robert was born in Independence, IA, Aug. 19, 1921, the son of the late George R. and Veta Downs Gibbons and proudly...
Dennis Paul Bekeny, Md
Oct 6, 2011
Dennis Paul Bekeny, M.D., of Hamden, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Smilow Cancer Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on October 9, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Paul Bekeny and Joan Holasek, of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. He was the beloved husband of Margaret E. Bekeny. He is also survived by...
Mary M. Johnsen
Oct 6, 2011
Mary M. 'Mardy' Johnsen, 88, of 21 Bradley Rd., Woodbridge, died Oct. 6, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul J. Johnsen, and son, David D. Johnsen. Survivors include a son Donald R. Johnsen of Grafton, New Hampshire, a daughter, Carol L. Johnsen of Pahoa, Hawaii, a sister, Nancy Bell of Carlsbad, California, and two grandchildren, Riley D. Johnsen...
Gladys M. Dawless
Oct 1, 2011
Gladys M. Dawless, 87 of Hamden, beloved wife of the late Walter J. Dawless, Sr. passed away peacefully October 1, 2011. Mother of Walter J. Dawless, Jr and his wife Brenda LaRose Dawless of N.Y. N. Y., sister of Florence Larabee of Arlington Heights, IL, and sister in law of Nadine Swanson of Chicago, IL. She is also survived by...
Marian I. Petruzzello
Sep 30, 2011
Marian I. Petruzzello, 93, of Bethany, wife of the late Albert Petruzzello, passed away on September 30, 2011. Born in Middletown on January 1, 1918 to the late Paul and Concetta Formica Didato. Marian was an amazing mother to her daughters, Ann Valente and her husband George of Hamden, Connie Nappi and her husband Jimmie, and Nancy Criscuolo and her...
Joseph Rascati
Sep 29, 2011
At the CT Hospice, Joseph Rascati, 95, of Branford, peacefully passed away on September 29, 2011 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Maryann E. Bonitata Rascati. Devoted father of Marygrace (Nick) Pacelli of Northford, Marla (Alan) Morris of Hamden, and Russell (Moira) Rascati of Old Orchard Beach, ME. Brother of Laura Carlson of Hamden. He...
Edward Richard Koepke
Sep 29, 2011
Edward R. Koepke Edward Richard Koepke, 80, loving husband of 55 years of Jean Herd Koepke of Hamden, passed away Sept. 29, 2011. Father of Cindy Koepke of Hamden; brother of Stanton and his wife Marie Koepke of Middletown; son-in-law of Sylvia J. Warner of Hamden, and brother-in-law of Edward Warner, also of Hamden. He is also survived by many...
Allen R. Elliott
Sep 28, 2011
Allen R. Elliott, 85, of Gillies Road, Hamden died peacefully and surrounded by family at Elim Park on September 28, 2011. Born in Beverly, MA on April 15, 1926, the son of the late Earle and Esther Robinson Elliott. Allen is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy Hord Elliott; sons, Stephen Elliott and his wife Susan Thompson...
Jacqueline Jaki Harris
Sep 26, 2011
Jacqueline 'Jaki' Harris , 40, passed away suddenly at Hartford Hospital on September 26, 2011. Born Jacqueline Francis Greenaway in Johnstone, Scotland on October 20 1970, she emigrated to America in 1989. Since her acceptance into TWU Local 764 in 1994, Jaki worked on numerous Broadway shows and many national Broadway tours. Whether as an Asst. Wardrobe Supervisor or a...
Patricia R. Braman
Sep 24, 2011
Patricia R. Braman, age 72, of Worth Ave, formerly of Hillcrest Ave, Hamden, passed away on September 24, 2011 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Patricia is survived by her husband Allan J. Braman; her daughter, Allison Alvandian & her husband Daniel of West Haven, her son Allan S. Braman & his wife Lisa of Clinton and grandchildren, Alexander & Eric...
Richard Perry Pittala
Sep 24, 2011
Richard Perry Pittala, 90, beloved husband of 58 years to Rose Zydiak Pittala, of Hamden, went home to be with the Lord on Sat., Sept. 24, 2011. He was born in Jacksonville, FL July 27, 1921 a son of the late Anthony and Sarah (Fascella) Pittala and resided in Hamden since 1969. He proudly served in the US Navy during...
Carmel Parisi Panagrossi
Sep 22, 2011
Carmel Parisi Panagrossi, of Collett St., North Haven, beloved wife of 67 years of the late Amedeo 'Ahmed' Panagrossi passed away Sept. 22, 2011 at the Masonic Geriatric Healthcare Center after a brief illness. Loving mother of Marie Diamond, Anne Rickards and her husband Clinton, Philip Panagrossi, John Panagrossi and his wife Janis. Grandmother of Michael Panagrossi, Jennifer Wassmer, Melissa...
Edward Crandall Johnson, Iii
Sep 21, 2011
Edward Crandall Johnson III, 68, formerly of Hamden, passed away September 21, 2011 at his home in Naugatuck. Born in New Haven on June 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Edward Crandall Johnson, Jr. and Jeaniegray (Mague) Schiebel. Ed is survived by his beloved daughter, Denise Ann Johnson, of Santa Monica, CA, and brothers David G. Johnson...
Harriet G. Goldbeck
Sep 20, 2011
Harriet G. Goldbeck, 95, of Wallingford, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Masonic Home. Wife of the late Paul William Goldbeck, Harriet is survived by her daughters Carol Memmott of Branford and Paulette McLay and her partner, Ray Asbury of East Haven. She is also survived by a brother, Robert George of Montgomery, AL, five grandchildren, Dawn...
Francis H. Callahan, Jr.
Sep 18, 2011
Francis H. Callahan, Jr., 87, husband of 50 years to the late Eileen Coyle Callahan, passed away peacefully in Connecticut Hospice, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. He was born in New Haven Feb. 25, 1924, son of the late Francis H. Sr. and Bertha Stenner Callahan and was a long time resident of Hamden before moving to Guilford in 2001. He...
Carol Ann Santamauro
Sep 17, 2011
On September 17, 2011, Carol Ann Santamauro, of Hamden, entered into eternal rest. She was born in Cambridge, MA on September 22, 1929 to the late Paul V. and Mary Ruth Hale Cochrane. Carol was a dedicated teacher for the New Haven Public School System for 33 years. She devoted her life to her four daughters and five grandchildren; Cindy...
