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Mary E. Wactowski Chall
Nov 10, 2004
MERIDEN - Mary E. Wactowski Chall, 100, of 167 Centennial Ave., died Wednesday Nov. 10, 2004, at MidState Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Irving Chall. Born in Wallingford on Dec. 8, 1903, she was the daughter of the late John and Hannah Detz Wactowski. She was a member of New Life Church in South Meriden, and...
Ryese David Khongdy
Nov 5, 2004
BRISTOL - Ryese David Khongdy of 165 Brockwell Ave., two-month old son of Rachel Tcharkovsky and Chitpraseuth Khongdy, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at his residence. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Crystal-Lynn Tcharkovsky of Bristol; maternal grandparents, Gary and Carol Crossley of Meriden and paternal grandparents, Mark and Khong Natlo of Meriden and Pheng and Olaysone...
Edward J. Acker
Nov 5, 2004
In Branford, November 5, 2004, Edward J. Acker, of 76 Front Ave. West Haven, husband of Mildred ''Mickey'' Quinn Acker. Father of Joanne Delillo and Nancy Acker, David and wife Marcia Acker, and Donald Acker all of West Haven, Timothy and wife Cheryl Acker of North Haven and John and wife Lisa Acker of Northford. Brother of Alice Giamattei of...
Jean Platt Kottage
Nov 4, 2004
On Nov. 4, Jean Platt Kottage, 69, a resident of Old Hyde Rd., Weston since 2003, formerly of Prospect Court, Hamden, passed away. She was the wife of the late James P. Kottage, mother of Linda DiGangi of Cheshire, Kathleen Musto of Glastonbury and Steven Kottage of Weston, with whom she resided, sister-in-law of William and Grace Kottage of Killingworth,...
Alexander Kuzmin
Nov 3, 2004
In Branford, Nov. 3, 2004, Alexander Kuzmin, 78, of West Haven. Husband of Virginia North Kuzmin, a resident of the Goddard House in Brookline, MA, he is also survived by a son, Keith Kuzmin of West Roxbury, MA, daughter, Kathy Kuzmin of LaFayette, CA, sister, Olga Piper of IL, Sonya of West Palm Beach, FL, Vera Markitan of Bridgeport and...
Edward Patrick O'Connor
Nov 2, 2004
In Hamden, Nov. 2, 2004, Edward Patrick O'Connor, 81, husband of Eleanor Hastings O'Connor of 147 Ardmore St. Father of Susan O'Connor Forte and her husband, William of Hamden, Anne O'Connor Soybel and husband, Laurence of Stafford, VA, Ellen O'Connor of East Haven, Michael O'Connor and his wife, Jacqueline of Hull, MA, Dennis O'Connor and his wife, Sharon of Hamden,...
James Mcdonald
Oct 31, 2004
McDonald, James Hamden-James McDonald, 35, passionate artist and muscian, of Paramont Ave. died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. Son of the late James and Kathryn Luther McDonald, he is survived by a daughter Terry McDonald and son James McDonald of North Branford and four brothers; Robert of Hamden, Kenneth of New Britain, CT, Mark of New York City and Greg of...
Alma G. Grele
Oct 31, 2004
In Wallingford, October 31, 2004, Alma Dorman Grele, 87, formerly of 75 Washington Ave., Hamden, wife of the late Walter J. Grele and the late Kenneth Leroy Dorman. She was born in New Haven, April 3, 1917, daughter of the late Augustus and Genevieve Clark Zeeck. Mrs. Grele was employed by Chesebrough-Ponds prior to her retirement and was a member...
Josephine Zarro Benoit
Oct 30, 2004
In New Haven, Oct. 30, 2004, Josephine Zarro Benoit, 80, of 135 Putnam Ave., Hamden, wife of the late Lionel Benoit, sister of Carolyn DeGennaro of Woodbridge, Alphonse Zarro of Hamden and Mary Cricco of Cape Coral, FL. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and was espically fond of her great-nieces and great-nephews. Josephine was born Jan. 6, 1924,...
Elizabeth H. Logan
Oct 30, 2004
Elizabeth H. Logan ''Betty'', formerly of 283 Parker Ave., died on October 30, 2004 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Honsdale, PA, a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth(Murry) Horn. Betty was the wife of the late Harry V. Logan. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She is suvived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanie...
Josephine Zarro Benoit
Oct 30, 2004
In New Haven, Oct. 30, 2004, Josephine Zarro Benoit, 80, of 135 Putnam Ave., Hamden, wife of the late Lionel Benoit, sister of Carolyn DeGennaro of Woodbridge, Alphonse Zarro of Hamden and Mary Cricco of Cape Coral, FL. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and was espically fond of her great-nieces and great-nephews. Josephine was born Jan. 6, 1924,...
Mary Sogan
Oct 26, 2004
Sogan, Mary In New Haven, Oct. 26, 2004, Mary Sogan, 91 of 321 Eastern St., formerly of Whitney Ave., Hamden. Born in New Haven, July 22, 1913 a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Mihalo Sogan. She was a schoolteacher for many years and taught at Mansfield State Institution, West Granby Schools. She also taught at Church Street and...
Alan John Lehto
Oct 25, 2004
Alan John Lehto, 56, of Westbrook, CT, formerly of Guilford, CT, died peacefully at home on Oct. 25, 2004 after a short illness. He was the kind and loving husband of Rita Connolly Lehto for 25 years. Born in Detroit, MI, Oct. 9, 1948, Alan served in the US Navy in the 1960's. He received his BS Degree from Arizona...
Louise H. Pelton
Oct 24, 2004
In Meriden, Oct. 24, 2004, Louise H. Pelton of 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, formerly of Hamden. Miss Pelton was born in New Haven, February 20, 1927, daughter of the late Leo and Irma Harvey Pelton. She was employed in the Billing Dept. at S.N.E.T. for 40 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of...
Marjorie Sullivan
Oct 23, 2004
Marjorie Sullivan, 82, of 4307 Edwards Rd., Taylors, SC and formerly of New Haven passed away Sat., Oct. 23, 2004. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Victor Hugh and Mildred Miller Murray and served in the U. S. Marine Corps as a PFC from 1945 to 1946. She was a member of the American Legion, Past President of...
Ruth S. Caron Moro
Oct 23, 2004
Meriden- Ruth S. Caron Moro, wife of Lewis J. Moro, Sr. of Terrace Lane passed away Sat., Oct. 23, 2004 in MidState Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Island Falls, ME, May 5, 1931 a daughter of the late John and Dora Ploude Caron and grew up in Sheridan, ME and later moved to Ashland, ME...
Robert O. Christensen
Oct 21, 2004
Robert O. Christensen, Sr. , 64, of 17 Maple Street, Hamden entered into rest on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband to his wife Dorothy Finoia Christensen. Born in New Haven on March 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Frederick and Catherine Dolan Christensen, Sr. Prior to...
Beekman Cox Cannon
Oct 19, 2004
Cannon, Beekman C. Beekman Cox Cannon, 92, Professor Emeritus of music history in the department of music, Yale University and past Master of Yale's Jonathan Edwards College, died at his home in New Haven, Tuesday, October 19. Husband of the late Margaret Hall Cannon, he is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Julia C. Wertenbaker and Mrs. Urling C. Kingery, a...
Fred Lincoln Roth
Oct 18, 2004
Roth, Fred Lincoln In Branford, Oct. 18, 2004, Fred L. Roth, 88, husband of the late Anna Lakso Roth. Fomerly of Edgemere Rd., Hamden, he is survived by his brother-in-law Walfred Lakso of Branford, sisters-in-law Florence Ellefsen of Wallingford and Ellen Johnson of North Haven, a dear friend Gilbert Benham of Hamden and also by several nieces and nephews. Fred...
Theresa (Terry) Jean Grippen
Oct 17, 2004
Grippen, Theresa Jean (Terry) In New Haven, Oct. 17, 2004, Theresa Jean (Terry) Grippen, 34, beloved daughter of Ross and Diana Pattron Grippen of 164 Woodlawn St. Hamden. Sister of Stephen P. Grippen of West Haven. Friends may call at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, followed with a funeral service at...
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