Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2023

On October 20, 2023, Perra Hecht Rose, our much-loved mother and grandmother, died at the age of 99 in Hamden, Connecticut. Perra was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1924 to Esther and Morris Hecht. A talented, hardworking student, she graduated from Peabody High School in 1941, a year early. She then entered the University of Pittsburgh, where...

Oct 18, 2023

Phyllis Lee Bloomquist, formerly of Southbury, CT, died at the age of 96 on October 18, 2023 in her home in Katy, TX. She was the widow of William J. Bloomquist. Mrs. Bloomquist was born August 23, 1927 in Potsdam, NY, daughter of the late Roland and Isabelle (Finlayson) Lee. Mrs. Bloomquist graduated from Brushton High School in New...

Oct 17, 2023

Peter Gray Curtis, born September 6, 1941 in New Haven, CT, died unexpectedly on October 17, 2023 in Farmington, CT. Peter was the son of the late Walter M. and Eunice Carmichael Curtis and uncle of the late W. Curtis Radke. He leaves behind his sister, Sharon Curtis Radke (Rev. Dr. Louis J. Mitchell), his nephew, W. Carl Radke,...

Oct 17, 2023

Iris N. Roman, 65, of Meriden, passed away on October 17, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1958 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Victor and Sarah Ortiz Roman. She will be missed by her loving life partner Raphael Arroyo, her children Victor Robles, Jasmine Roman, Richard Roman and his wife Alexandra Sherman, Carlos...

Oct 16, 2023

Barbara Ann Quigley, 89, loving wife of Rev. Harold Quigley, of Meriden, died peacefully at home on October 16, 2023 after a brief bout with cancer. She was born in Scranton, PA on March 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Clemens) Young. Her empathetic love of people, positive faith, and contagious enthusiasm brought joy and...

Oct 15, 2023

Eileen Marie Guest, 66, of West Haven, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 after a short illness. Born in New Haven on January 1, 1957 to the late Edward and Enrica Belli Guest. She graduated from West Haven High before attending Quinnipiac University. She worked in retail, enjoyed coloring books, and was a lover of animals.

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Oct 14, 2023

David Jonathan Dietz, 66, of Hamden, passed away on October 14, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Scherry Koontz Dietz. Born in Johnstown, PA on February 7, 1958 to the late Harry and Dorothy Dietz. After growing up in Pennsylvania, David relocated to Connecticut over 40 years ago. He...

Oct 12, 2023

John Simone, 56, of Hamden, husband of Anna Pimentel Simone, passed away on October 12, 2023 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a short illness. Born in Pontelatone, Italy on April 13, 1967 to Maria Carusone Simone and the late Benjamin Simone.

After immigrating to America at the age of four, Hamden had been home for John and...

Oct 11, 2023

Philip Samuel Preston, 69, beloved husband of Charlene A. Preston of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. Philip was born on February 3, 1954 to the late James Preston and Cleovia Miriam Preston from New Haven, CT. Loving father to Levi (Sheree) Preston of Middletown, CT. Philip is survived by...

Oct 11, 2023

Patricia Ann Crane-Kay, 68, of Meriden, loving wife of Samuel Kay, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center. She was born in New Haven on September 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Russell and Eva Louise Sprague Haller. Besides her husband Samuel, she is survived by her loving daughters, Amy Sue Perez (Thomas), Crystal Rose...

Oct 11, 2023

Michael J. Lenihan, age 81, of Prospect, passed away October 11, 2023. Born in New Haven on June 20, 1942, he was a son of the late James P. and Elizabeth (Flanagan) Lenihan. Michael was predeceased by his wife, the love of his life, Kathleen (Kellaher) Lenihan. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen "Kelly" (Anthony) Boni of North...

Oct 7, 2023

Nancy M. Kenny, 87, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Connecticut Hospice. Nancy was born in New Haven on July 29, 1936 to the late James J. and Beatrice Gaffney O'Brien of Hamden. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Kenny (Ret. NHFD), and loving mother of Robert F. Kenny, Jr....

Oct 7, 2023

Madelyn Shia George, 92, wife of the late Edward T. George, Ph.D for 52 years, passed away October 7, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 18, 1931, a daughter of the late S.A. and Mary Joseph Shia, and resided in Hamden since 1961. Madelyn was employed as an administrator in the...

Oct 5, 2023

Marion Veronica Davis, of Hamden, Conn., passed away peacefully at St Raphael's Hospital on Thursday, October 5, 2023 following a brief illness. She was 94.

Ms. Davis was born to Hubert and Edna Davis in Brighton, Massachusetts on March 28, 1929 as the middle child of a family that would grow to five siblings, all of whom...

Oct 3, 2023

Steven Vincent Hatch, 65, of Hamden, passed away on October 3, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. Steve was born July 15, 1958 in New Haven to the late Reginald and Saturnina Szabolinski Hatch. Steve was an Electrician for Sikorsky Aircraft and recently retired after 40 years of dedicated service. His greatest pleasures in life were...

Oct 2, 2023

Kathleen Los, 72, of Meriden, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. Born October 27, 1950, she lived most of her life in New Haven and Wallingford before moving to Meriden. Kathleen worked many years at W. I. Clark Company in Wallingford until her retirement. She was an avid reader and a devoted mother. She...

Sep 29, 2023

Carmen Michael Lupoli, 88, of Orange, died on September 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Giovanna DeMaio Lupoli; daughters, Elisa (Jim) Heun and Giovanna Griffin; grandsons, Nicholas (Dr. Gabrielle Williamson) Gorton, Paul Gorton, Joseph Griffin (Army Specialist), and Thomas Griffin; sister, Geraldine Lupoli, JD. He was predeceased by his parents Gennaro and Alice Mongillo...

Sep 25, 2023

Cathleen Mary Van Epps, of Bethany, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world suddenly on September 25, 2023. Born on January 27, 1953 in New Haven, CT to the late William and Alice Silvestrini McMullen, Cathy leaves her husband, Dan; daughters, Meredith and her husband Alex Eilertsen and Rebecca and her fiancé...

Sep 25, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Hucke, 92, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023 at Pond Ridge Assisted Living at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, CT.

Betty was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9, 1930 to Elisabeth and Daniel McCarron. She married her life partner Roy on the cold and snowy February 13, 1955. They settled in Massapequa Park, NY,...

Sep 25, 2023

Bruce S. Hall, 65, of Meriden, loving husband of Georgi Howard-Hall, passed away on September 25, 2023 at his home in Meriden. He was born in Middletown, CT on January 2, 1958, a son of the late John and Naomi Clemens Hall. Besides his wife Georgi, Bruce is survived by his children, Sarah Cunningham, Kasey Wilcox, and Bruce Hall...