Virginia Mae Radziunas Godfrey
Jul 29, 2007
Entered into rest, peacefully surrounded by her family, July 29, 2007, Virginia Mae Radziunas Godfrey, 80, of North Haven formerly of Hamden, wife of the late Edwin Godfrey and predeceased by her first husband, Anthony Radziunas, mother of Anthony J. Radziunas of Long Beach, CA, Atty. John A. Radziunas of New Haven, Linda Pepe and her husband, Gary of East...
Harold A. Wilson
Jul 28, 2007
Harold A. Wilson 94, of Laurel St. West Haven passed away Saturday July 28, 2007 at Haven Health Care, West Haven. He was the husband of the late Doris Bradford Wilson. Mr Wilson was born in Ottawa, Canada, May 30 1913, son of the late James and Esther Hyde Wilson. He was employed with Simkins Ind., New Haven in Sales...
Leon Bacote, Sr.
Jul 28, 2007
Meriden- Leon Bacote Sr., 84, husband of the late Hazel Lee Hendricks Bacote passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side on Saturday, July 28, 2007. He was born in Darlington, South Carolina on August 20, 1922 a son of the late Frank and Lillie Bacote. Before his retirement he was employed at Miller Company...
John Tyson, Sr.
Jul 28, 2007
John Tyson, Sr., 82, of West Haven fell asleep in death on July 28, 2007. Born on December 13, 1924 in Ayden, NC to the late Oscar Tyson, Sr., and Daisy Smith Tyson. He was the husband of Helen Jackson Tyson and the father of Kenneth Jackson, Sr. (Mary), Marsha Flagg (Charles), Andrew Tyson (Crystal) and Gary Tyson (Deidra) all...
Charles Frederick Joseph, Sr.
Jul 27, 2007
Charles Frederick Joseph, Sr., 87, of Hamden, passed away on July 27, 2007. He was born in Bridgeport, July 26, 1920 to the late Charles and Florence Lindgren Joseph. Charles leaves his wife Ann Funaro Joseph and his children, Karen Reynolds of Madison and her husband Ricky, and Charles F. Joseph Jr. Also, three grandchildren, Melissa Burnadette Joseph of Charleston,...
Gabriel Gerardo Gracia
Jul 26, 2007
Gabriel Gerardo Gracia, 26, passed away peacefully at home in Hamden on July 26, 2007. He is survived by his wife Catalina Diaz Gracia one year old daughter, Sofia Isabella Gracia, parents Gabriel and Cecilia Soto Gracia of East Haven, sisters Dollka Y. Morico of Norwalk, Darleen J. Gracia of Boston, Darielis G. Gracia and Denissa M. Gracia both of...
Theodore H. Edgerton
Jul 25, 2007
In New Haven, Wednesday, July 25, 2007, Theodore H. Edgerton, 82 of Hamden. Husband of the late Karen Mower Edgerton, Mr. Edgerton was born June 1, 1924 in Hartford, CT. He was the son of the late Grover R. and Bertha Hatch Edgerton. He is survived by two sons, Bruce E. of Deep River, CT and Brian A. Edgerton of...
Carlos Manuel Calderon
Jul 25, 2007
In New Haven, July 25, 2007, Carlos Manuel Calderon, 93, of New Haven, CT and Lancaster, NH, husband of the late Kathleen L. Calderon, father of Mrs. Elsa Calderon (wife of Paul Thomas) and grandfather of Katie A. Thomas, all of New Haven. Predeceased by his son, the late Carlos M. Calderon, Jr., and seven brothers and sisters. Also survived...
Henry R. Holcombe
Jul 24, 2007
Holcombe, Henry R. In Bridgeport, July 24, 2007, Henry R. Holcombe of Stratford, formerly of Orange, husband of the late Edythe Oliver Holcombe. Born in Hamden, Sept. 5, 1916, a son of the late Alfred C. and Louise Christoff Holcombe. He retired as Superintendent in 1979, after 42 years with the U.S. Steel Corp. A Past President of the Orange...
Barbara Mae Riefenstahl
Jul 24, 2007
Barbara Mae Riefenstahl, 74, wife of the late Robert A. Riefenstahl passed away on Monday, July 23, 2007 at Westfield Care and Rehab in Meriden. She was born March 22, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Raymond and Marguerite Mae (Antenen) Wilson. She worked as a secretary for various local companies. Barbara was a lifelong resident of...
Evelyn Hazel Curran
Jul 23, 2007
Evelyn Hazel Curran, 101, of Mount Carmel Ave, North Haven, passed away July 23, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 31, 1906 in Washington, D.C. to the late Frank Riggins and Hazel Moye Hollingshead. She was raised and spent most of her life in Chevy Chase, MD and worked for over 25 years at...
E. Bernard Roop
Jul 23, 2007
In Wallingford, July 23, 2007, E. Bernard Roop ("Bernie"), 89. Born August 17, 1917 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Harry A. and Ruth Benson Roop. Bernie grew up in New Haven and attended Hillhouse High School and the University of New Haven. He retired as the New England representative for Chase Industries, Inc. out of Cincinnatti, OH...
Robert E. Macneill
Jul 22, 2007
In Branford July 22, 2007, Robert E. MacNeill, 73, of West Haven, brother of Barbara Giaquinto of New Haven, Marjorie Howe of West Haven and Edward Chase of New Haven. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. MacNeill was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Lipka and three brothers, Walter Chase, Frank and George MacNeill, Jr. Mr. MacNeill was born...
Agnes Marie Johnson
Jul 18, 2007
In Derby, July 18, 2007, Agnes Marie Harling Johnson, 87, of Derby, formerly of Church St., Hamden for over 30 years, wife of the late Frederick Axel Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a daughter, Claire Esposito and her husband James, with whom she resided and a granddaughter Alicia Esposito also of Derby. In addition to her husband, she was...
Dorothy Edna Munson
Jul 18, 2007
Dorothy Edna Munson, 93, of Wallingford, wife of the late Malcolm Munson, passed away on July 18, 2007. She was born in New Haven on January 22, 1914 to the late Daniel and Dorothy Sommers Beardsley. Dorothy leaves her sister Lorraine Kinsella of Wallingford, her brother Frederick Beardsley of Florida, her granddaughter Vincenza Castiello and many nieces and nephews. She...
Vashi Mohandas Manwani
Jul 14, 2007
Vashi "Victor" Mohandas Manwani, 50, loving husband of Maya "Karen" Manwani of Grand Ave., New Haven passed away on July 14, 2007. He was born in Poona, India on July 26, 1956 to the late Mohandas and Padma Ruki Manwani. Besides his wife he leaves his daughter Sonia Manwani of New Haven, sisters Pushpa Balani, Leela Aildasani, Ganga Nandwani and...
Helen Simpson Culler
Jul 13, 2007
Helen Simpson Culler, 92, passed away peacefully at Whitney Center, Hamden on July 13, 2007. Helen was known for her gentle warmth, compassion, and dedication to education. Born in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of a Methodist minister, Helen received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from Southern Methodist University, where she also taught for several years. She went on to Yale...
Laura Brown
Jul 10, 2007
Meriden- Laura Brown, 85, wife of 41 years of Edward Brown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at MidState Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1922 in Central Falls, RI a daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Blanchette) Rivet. Mrs. Brown was an auditor for Stanadyne until her retirement. She loved sewing, camping and traveling. She...
Francis Fabian Walsh
Jul 10, 2007
Francis Fabian Walsh, 80, of Centerbrook Rd., beloved husband of 49 years to Glenna "Pat" McDavid Walsh, passed away on July 10, 2007. He was born in Amesbury, MA on Sept. 7, 1926 to the late Michael and Julia Gately Walsh. Frank retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the Navy in 1966 after 23 years of service and served...
John Thomas Malatesta
Jul 8, 2007
John Thomas Malatesta, 87, beloved husband of 68 years of Elva Bowers Malatesta of Washington Ave., Hamden passed away Sunday July 8, 2007 after a brief illness. Mr. Malatesta was born in Allentown, PA, March 31, 1920 a son of the late Thomas J. and Lydia Garbaccio Malatesta and was co-owner, with his wife, of American Appliance Parts of Hamden...
