Walter G. Shimchick
Oct 31, 2021
Walter George Shimchick entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 31, 2021, joining his bride Louise and daughter Debra. He died at his home in Morningside where his care was managed by daughter Cynthia Agro and son-in-law Joseph Agro of Milford, and son David Shimchick of New Haven. Walter enjoyed a quiet and peaceful year since Louise's passing, spending...
Vanessa Priscilla Tillman
Oct 29, 2021
Vanessa Priscilla Tillman ("Van" or "Nessa"), 64, a longtime resident of Meriden, recently of Waterbury, entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with thyroid cancer. Born in Richmond, VA on June 13, 1957, a daughter of the late Edward and Leila Green, Vanessa is survived by her daughters; Nakia Robinson (Errick), Latesha Edwards (Colonel),...
Joanne C. Lombra Grande
Oct 25, 2021
JoAnne Carol Lombra Grande, 73, of Hamden, passed away suddenly and peacefully on October 25, 2021. She was born at St. Raphael's Hospital on May 27, 1948 to Elsie E. Pia Lombra and the late Eugene L. Lombra. JoAnne is survived by her loving mother Elsie Lombra, her cherished brother Raymond Lombra (Roberta) and family, and her devoted husband...
Robert C. Sorensen
Oct 23, 2021
Robert C. Sorensen, 88, of Woodbridge, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born in New Haven May 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur W. Sorensen, Sr. and Florence Ennis Sorensen-Hunter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Georgianna Hubbell Sorensen, daughter Amy (John) Wood of Frankfort, IL, son Christian Sorensen, his...
Carolyn Z. Mckoy
Oct 22, 2021
Carolyn Z. McKoy, of Hamden, passed away at St. Raphael Hospital on October 22, 2021. Born in Washington D.C. on October 19, 1943 to the late Rev. Clyde Green and St.Clair Hampton Green, Carolyn will be lovingly remembered by her children; William Green and Yolanda McLean, along with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous other family members. She was predeceased...
Dennis J. Ryan
Oct 22, 2021
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Dennis Joseph Ryan, 85, on October 22, 2021 at Gladeview Health Care Center, Old Saybrook. Dennis was born on April 23, 1936 in New Haven to the late Dennis J. and Della Gallagher Ryan. He grew up in Fair Haven, and attended St. Francis Grammar School and Wilbur Cross High...
Karen A. Kendall
Oct 18, 2021
Karen Alison Kendall, 68, beloved wife of John Kendall, peacefully passed away at her home on October 18, 2021 after a long courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Milford on September 22, 1953 to Barbara Striby Boardman of Cheshire and the late Richard Boardman. After growing up in Milford, Karen graduated from Central CT University. Before retirement...
Alfred Antonio
Oct 14, 2021
Alfred (Fred) Antonio, 97, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at The Weiss Hospice Unit at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Meriden on January 20, 1924, the son of Dominic and Helen (Michalak) Antonio. He leaves his wife, Janice (Frazier) Antonio of Middletown, daughter Lynn Antonio-Tryon and husband Wayne Tryon of Glastonbury, and one...
Ernest S. Rule
Oct 12, 2021
MERIDEN – Ernest (Ernie) Stewart Rule, 66, passed away peacefully October 12, 2021 with family by his side. He was born October 25, 1955 the son of Ernest and Eva (Lacombe) Rule. Having lived his whole life in Meriden, Ernie was very well known around town and was often seen walking to the library or to church. He was...
Albert J. Badamo
Oct 11, 2021
Albert J. Badamo, 77, of Hamden passed away on October 11, 2021. Born in New Haven on September 21, 1944 to the late Angelo and Mary Letskus Badamo. Husband of 51 years to Geraldine Abbatello Badamo. Beloved father of Christen (Anthony) Avallone of Guilford and Shannon Badamo (Chris Damone) of Wallingford. Grandfather of Anthony Avallone, Mason Armstrong, Christopher Avallone...
Cynthia Miller Oakes
Oct 10, 2021
Cynthia Miller Oakes of Hamden died on October 10, 2021; she was asleep and at peace. Cynthia was the loving wife of Abner Oakes, who predeceased her in May. Born in Lewiston, ME, she was the daughter of Doris Eyre and Carlton Pierce Miller. With Abner, she lived in Hamden for more than 50 years. She attended Melrose (MA)...
Joseph C. Gargano
Oct 5, 2021
Joseph C. Gargano, 87, of Hamden, husband of the late Joan (Sheard) Gargano, passed away at the Lord Chamberlain Center in Stratford on October 5, 2021. Born in New Haven October 30, 1933, he was the son of the late Cosmo and Clara DePino Gargano. Beloved father of Kathy (Ronald) Bodle of Guilford, Edward (Maria) Gargano of North Haven,...
Joan Beauchamp
Oct 3, 2021
Joan LaFrance Renehan Beauchamp, of Hamden, wife of the late Maurice F. Beauchamp, passed away October 3, 2021 after a brief illness. Joan was born in New Haven October 27, 1932, a daughter of the late William and Aglaee LaFrance Renehan, and was a Hamden resident for many years. She was employed at the Knights of Columbus before her...
Joseph J. Cimerol, Jr.
Oct 3, 2021
Joseph J. Cimerol, Jr., age 86, of Hamden, passed away on October 3, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Angela Frances Conte. Joe was born in Woonsocket, RI on June 26, 1935. He was a son of the late Joseph J. Cimerol, Sr. & Gertrude (Gardella) Cimerol. Joseph is...
James E. Holley, Sr.
Oct 1, 2021
James E. Holley, Sr., 82 of Middletown, CT departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021. Born April 6, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Lillie V. Rankins-Anthony and Stewart Holley, James was the third child of twelve children. He moved to Middletown, CT in 1955 to work with his brothers.
James was predeceased by his...
Dorothy I. Smith Blandford
Sep 30, 2021
DOROTHY IRONEY SMITH BLANDFORD
Sunrise October 3, 1925 Sunset September 30, 2021
Dorothy Blandford was born on October 3, 1925 to Lemuel Smith and Gwendolyn Brooks. She was the only daughter of five children. She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings: William, George, Harris "Junior," and Albert. Dorothy was married to...
Robert C. Byrd
Sep 29, 2021
Robert Clyde Byrd, 93, of Hamden passed away September 29, 2021 in the WH VAMC after a brief illness. He was born in Kennard, TX a son of the late Isado Byrd and Myrtle Wooten and proudly served in the US Army overseas during WW II. He was employed for over 30 years at the WH VAMC helping his...
Annette O. "Bunny" Chapin
Sep 28, 2021
Annette "Bunny" Ochsner Chapin, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2021. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 24, 1950 to the late William H. Ochsner, Jr. and Evelyn Aaronson Ochsner. She is survived by her son Todd Chapin and his partner Michelle Foppiano, and her daughter Jennifer Giering and husband George....
Rosanne Cox
Sep 27, 2021
Rosanne Cox, 66, of Durham, beloved wife of Timothy Cox, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital. Very anxious to come into this world, she was born in a taxi cab in Queens, NY on November 2, 1954 to Rose Claud Nurnberger of Island Park, NY and the late Raymond Nurnberger.
Rosanne grew up...
