Leonard Len' Westwood, Jr.
Nov 28, 2009
Leonard 'Len' Westwood, Jr., 87 of Westside Dr., husband of the late Marion Ferguson Westwood passed away Nov. 28, 2009 in CT Hospice after a brief illness. He was born in New Haven, October 16, 1922 a son of the late Leonard and Gertrude Fletcher Westwood and was a Hamden resident since 1930. Mr. Westwood served in the US Army...
Audrey Mae Hiller
Nov 27, 2009
Audrey Mae Kamens Hiller of Berlin, CT and Otis, MA passed away Friday, November 27th, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of William 'Bill' Hiller. She was born in Meriden on January 3, 1932, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen Bernat Kamens. She was a graduate of Meriden High...
Lester Gilbert Martin
Nov 25, 2009
Lester Gilbert Martin, 83, of Franklin St., North Haven, husband of the late Margaret Martin, passed away on November 25, 2009 at the CT Hospice. He was born in Nashua, NH on February 1, 1926 to the late George and Elizabeth Adams Martin, Sr. Lester is survived by his daughter, Judith Halkovetz of North Haven; son Robert Martin and his...
Marianna Hedlund Didricksen
Nov 25, 2009
Marianna Hedlund Didricksen died November 25, 2009 at home in Hamden, CT after living with multiple myeloma with resolve and courage for six years. She was born on February 13, 1935 in Bryn Mawr, PA. The beloved wife of James B. Didricksen for 43 years, they were married on June 25, 1966. The daughter of Gustav Arnold Hedlund and Frances...
Jose Luis Falcon
Nov 24, 2009
Jose Luis Falcon, 65, husband of Kimberly (Thomas) Falcon died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at MidState Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1944 in Comerio, Puerto Rico a son of the late Juan and Juana (Martinez) Falcon. Jose was a machinist at Southwick and Meister for many years. He was a wonderful father and step-father who will be...
Carmella C. Viega
Nov 24, 2009
Carmella C. Viega, 85, beloved wife of the late John V. Viega Sr. passed away peacefully Nov. 24, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born in Waterbury, daughter of the late Liberato 'Joe' Quaranda and Michela 'Mary' Montesano Quaranda and had resided in Woodbury and Boyton Beach, Florida for the past 18 years. Carmella was employed as an Executive...
Peter Toten Wickham
Nov 23, 2009
Peter Toten Wickham, Jr, 77, of Leonard St., Hamden, husband of the late Frances Wickham, passed away on November 23, 2009 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. He was born in Athol, MA on February 4, 1932 to the late Peter T. and Florence Barney Wickham, Sr. Peter is survived by his two sons, Michael Wickham of Hamden and John...
Alfred Al' Morra
Nov 23, 2009
Mr. Alfred 'Al' Morra, age 80, of Northside Road, North Haven, passed away at his residence on November 23, 2009. Al was the husband for 57 years of Phyllis Daniels Morra. Born in New Haven on March 8, 1929 he was a son of the late Anthony & Philomena Ardito Morra & step-son of the late Jessie Ruocco Morra. Al...
Clara Kirstina Eliason
Nov 21, 2009
Clara Kirstina Eliason, age 93, of Cook Hill Rd., Cheshire, passed away Nov. 21, 2009. Clara was the beloved wife of Clarence J. Eliason for 67 years. Born in Hamden on September 5, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Frederik and Amalia (Knudsen) Bensen. Clara was a 1934 graduate of Hillhouse High School in New Haven and a...
Dorothy Catinello
Nov 19, 2009
Dorothy Catinello, of Centerbrook Rd., Hamden, beloved wife of the late Louis Catinello, passed away at home on November 19, 2009. She was born on November 13, 1914 in New Haven to the late Joseph and Lilla Balzano Galette. Dorothy is survived by her loving daugher, Anne Marie Murphy and her husband Robert of North Haven; devoted companion of 18...
Marcelino 'Chelito' Colon
Nov 18, 2009
Meriden - Marcelino 'Chelito' Colon, 78, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 22, 1931 in Arceibo, Puerto Rico a son of the late Florentino and Maria (Rojas) Colon. He had worked for Perry Rug Company for many years. Chelito loved playing domino's and had won several awards and trophies. He...
Mary Irene D'Alessio
Nov 16, 2009
Mary Irene D'Alessio, 93, formerly of Wintergreen Ave, Hamden, passed away Nov. 16, 2009. Widow of Roland G. D'Alessio; mother of Linda D'Alessio and Beth and her late husband, Anthony DelGrego all of Hamden. Also survived by grandsons, David DelGrego of Hamden and Gary DelGrego and his wife Eileen of Houston, TX and a great-granddaughter, Megan Deanna DelGrego of Houston,...
James J. Romandetti
Nov 15, 2009
James J. Romandetti, 83, passed away Sunday November 15th, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of Grace Cermola Romandetti. Jim fought a courageous battle against congestive heart failure for many years. Born in New Haven on Feb. 1, 1926 he was a son of the late John & Beatrice...
Florence F. Mcgovern
Nov 15, 2009
Florence F. McGovern, 94, of Filbert St. Hamden, wife of the late James McGovern, passed away at her home on November 15, 2009. She was born in Guilford on August 22, 1915 to the late James and Rosanne O'Reiley Fleming. Florence is survived by her two sons, James McGovern and John McGovern and his wife Margaret all of Hamden; grandchildren,...
Daniel W. Kops, Sr
Nov 14, 2009
Daniel W. Kops, Sr. of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family he loved, on November 14, 2009 at Connecticut Hospice. He was 92 at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy, his sons, Daniel W. Kops, Jr. (Sandra) and Stephen R. Kops, a daughter, Cynthia Kops Merbaum (fiance...
A. Robert 'Bob' Parente
Nov 13, 2009
Parente, A. Robert 'Bob' A. Robert 'Bob' Parente, 96, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2009 in Hamden. Bob was born in New Haven to the late Liberato and Maria DeCrosta Parente and was a lifelong resident of the Hamden/New Haven area. He graduated from Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT) with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mathematics. His career as a...
William S. Freeman
Nov 13, 2009
William S. Freeman, 80, formerly of Charlton Hill, Hamden, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2009. William was the husband of Delores Boyd Freeman and the son of the late Walter and Ann Hughes Freeman. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with his B.S. in education and received his Master's degree from the University of Bridgeport. William was an...
Catherine B. Lacomb
Nov 12, 2009
Meriden - Catherine B. LaComb, 52 wife of John LaComb Sr. of 29 years died on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at MidState Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1957 in Hamburg, Germany a daughter of the late Phillip Walter Goulet and Rose Kokoski Goulet. Catherine was a very loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend that will be...
Florence Ruby Krause
Nov 9, 2009
Florence Ruby Krause, 87, of Hamden, wife of the late Eric Krause, passed away on November 9, 2009 at CT Hospice. She was born in Pawling, NY on October 16, 1922 to the late George and Ruby Huggins Turner. Florence is servived by her children, Jeff Krause and his wife Eileen of Stratford, Joan Woll and her husband Keith of...
Richard L. Perham
Nov 8, 2009
Meriden - Richard L. Perham husband of the late Ruth S. Schwink died on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at MidState Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1922 in New Haven a son of the late Archie and Cassie (Ayers) Perham. He attended the University of Connecticut's Agricultural program and was plant manager for Schwink's and Guida's Dairy until his...
