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Margaret M. Laraia
Oct 12, 2003
In Milford, CT, Oct. 12, 2003, Margaret M. Laraia, 92 of Orange, CT. Sister of Peter, Joseph, James, Dominic Laraia and Jeanette LaPaglia and the late Frank Laraia, Nina Cavouti, Mary Laraia and Rose T. Cassano. Also survived by nephews and nieces in particular Carmelia (Mrs. Robert L. Erickson) Cassano and their son, James with whom she resided. Margaret was...
Joseph Aaron Matthew, Sr.
Oct 11, 2003
North Haven- Joseph Aaron Matthew, Sr., 90, husband of 51 years to Marie Matthew of Mountain View Ter., passed away October 11, 2003 in the CT Hospice, Branford after a long illness. He was born in New York City, April 4, 1913, graduated from Boston University and was employed as a furniture salesman for many years prior to his retirement....
Raymond Estelle
Oct 11, 2003
In West Haven, October 11, 2003, Raymond Estelle, 83 of Fairfax St., West Haven died peacefully. Beloved husband of Marguerite (Roston) Estelle. Loving father of Raymond Gray Estelle of New Haven, and Renee Estelle of West Haven, loving grandfather of Tyniesha (Maynard) Douglas of North Plainfield, NJ, Malcolm Estelle of New Haven, Ruth Dupree of West Haven and Steven Estelle...
James M. Murphy, Jr.
Oct 6, 2003
James M. Murphy, Jr., 83, husband of the late Emilie Muciek Murphy, passed away Mon., Oct. 6, 2003 in Evergreen Woods Health Center, North Branford. He was born in New Haven, Sept. 5, 1920 a son of the late James M. and Mary Kilcran Murphy and lived at Charlton Hill of Hamden for many years. Mr. Murphy was a sergeant...
Dorothy Develin Roessler
Oct 6, 2003
Mrs. Dorothy Develin Roessler, 90, wife of 52 years to the late Frederick Carl Roessler, passed away Oct. 6, 2003 after a brief illness. She was born in New Haven, July 16, 1913 a daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Develin and had resided in North Haven since 1960. She was the loving mother of Carl F. Roessler of...
Carl Robert Carlson
Oct 5, 2003
In Hamden, Oct. 5, 2003, Carl Robert Carlson of 75 Washington Ave., Hamden, brother of Ann C. Alhberg of Hamden and the late Ruth C. Sunblade. Born in East Haven, March 3, 1916, son of the late Idoff and Annie Carlson. An active member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church, he also was on the Board of the Swedish Aid Society....
Phyllis Lee Rogers
Oct 4, 2003
MERIDEN - Phyllis Lee Rogers, 48, of Meriden, daughter of June Callaghan Rogers and the late William F. Rogers, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, at MidState Medical Center. She was welcomed into Heaven by her daughter, Tanya Marie Kline and her sister, Lynn Navarrez. She is survived by a son, Tommy Fraenza and his wife, Roxan of Middletown; a daughter,...
Herbert W. Johnson
Oct 4, 2003
In New Haven, Oct. 4, 2003, Herbert W. Johnson of New Haven Ave., Orange, husband of the late Charlotte Smith Johnson, father of Linda Trudeau of Whitefield, NH, Susan Johnson of Orange and Martin W. Johnson of Killingworth, brother of Dorothy Root of Wallingford and the late Kenneth and Richard Johnson. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He...
Lucille Cianciolo Pegnataro
Oct 3, 2003
At her home, Oct. 3, 2003, Lucille Cianciolo Pegnataro, 78, wife of Donald F. Pegnataro of Woodbridge. Mother and mother-in-law of, Donald (Deepy) Pegnataro and his wife, Carol of Pittsburgh,PA, Randall Pegnataro of Woodbridge, Frank Pegnataro and his wife, Kathy of Woodbridge, Antonia Abildgaard and her husband, William of Wallingford and Anthony Pegnataro and his wife, Michelle of Chandler, AZ,...
Hester Halstead Pier
Oct 3, 2003
In New Haven, Oct. 3, 2003, Hester Halstead Pier, first wife of the late Eldredge C. Pier. Born in Brooklyn, NY, April 24, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth B. and Marjorie Cheppell Halstead. Mrs. Pier attended Yale Art School and the Packer Collegiate Institute in New York. She was a Past President of the Women's Seaman's...
Mary Savinelli Manguilli
Oct 2, 2003
Mary Savinelli Manguilli, 83, of 2417 Creamery Rd., Guilford, VT. and formerly of Hamden died Thursday in Vermont. She was the wife of the late Emanuel '' Chick'' Manguilli. She was born in New Haven, May 13, 1920 daughter of the late Vito and Francesca Barone Savinelli. She was the manager of the cafeteria at the former Saint Mary's High...
Vipul Patel
Sep 26, 2003
In Meriden, Sept. 26, 2003, Vipul Patel, husband of Hasmita Patel of East Main St., Meriden, father of Vidhi Patel, son of Raojibnai and Sarojben Patel and brother of Alpesh and Sima Patel. He was a local businessman. Funeral service at BEECHER & BENNETT FLATOW FUNERAL HOME, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden, Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m.
Ellen Margaret Hemingway Nordin
Sep 21, 2003
In Branford, Sept. 21, 2003, Ellen Margaret Hemingway Nordin, 83, wife of the late Roy T. Nordin of 135 Putnam Ave., Hamden, mother of Glenn R. Nordin of North Branford, Roy E. Nordin of Seattle, WA, sister of Edwin P. Hemingway of Brevard, NC. Also survived by a special niece, Betty A. Miles of Austin, TX and several other nieces...
Eleanor 'Mickey' Mcmanus Weber
Sep 20, 2003
Entered into rest, Sept. 20, 2003, Eleanor ''Mickey'' McManus Weber, 87, of Elim Park, Cheshire formerly of North Haven. She was the wife of the late Charles H. Weber, mother of Suzanne Duffy and her husband, Patrick R. Duffy M.D. of Cheshire, grandmother of Patrick III, Kristin, Meghan, Shannon and Kaitlin Duffy all of Cheshire. Also survived by several nieces...
John Willoughby Lyon
Sep 18, 2003
In New Haven, September 18, 2003, John Willoughby Lyon of 655 Ridge Rd., Hamden, husband of Luciana Mocellin Lyon. Born in Kansas City, MO, Dec. 23, 1916, he was the son of the late Dr. Maclay and Alice Barnby Lyon. John died peacefully and free of pain while being held by his wife and granddaughter, April. John loved living in...
Florence Denike Hale
Sep 16, 2003
In Hamden, Sept. 16,2003, Florence Denike Hale, 83, formerly of Quaker Rd., wife of the late Lester N. Hale. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, June 21, 1920, daughter of the late Russell and Frances Denike. Friend of Roselet Miles of New Haven, aunt of, Steven Hale of Belmont, MA and David Hale of West Bethel, ME. Funeral service at...
Thomas E. Devine
Sep 16, 2003
Thomas E. Devine of 81 Isadore St., West Haven passed away Tues., Sept. 16, 2003 at his home. He was the husband of Anna Fraundorfer Devine. He was predeceased by two younger brothers, Harry and Howard and a sister, Ruth Anderson Boryszewski. Beside his wife, he is survived by a brother, Albert of North Haven, a sister, Grace Seastrand of...
Sung-Un Chang
Sep 15, 2003
Mr. Sung-Un Chang, a longtime resident of North Haven, passed away Monday, September 15, 2003 at South County Hospital in Wakefield, Rhode Island. He was born to Nak-do and Kuan-myong Chang on February 19, 1918. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Do-shi-sha University in Kyoto, Japan, he attended the University of Michigan, and then attended and received his M.A. in...
Reinhardt W. Renn
Sep 14, 2003
MERIDEN - Reinhardt W. Renn, 92, formerly of 47 Empire Avenue, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003 at Haven Health Care Center in Cromwell. He was the husband of the late Selina Kuhn Renn. Born in Berlin on Jan. 17, 1911, he was the son of the late Daniel and Edmunda Manthei Renn. Before his retirement, he had been employed as...
Howard T. Hopkinson
Sep 12, 2003
At his home, Sept. 12, 2003, Howard T. Hopkinson, 86, of South Forest Circle, West Haven, husband of the late Theresa Asma Hopkinson, father and father-in-law of Gwen Ann and Robert M. Meszaros of Hamden, brother of, Leona Krahl of Branford, grandfather of, Robert M. Meszaros, Jr. and his wife Peggy of Boston, MA and Jennifer Meszaros of New Jersey....
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