Harry A. Richetelle, Jr.
Feb 13, 2022
Harry A. Richetelle, Jr., 92, a lifelong Hamden resident, passed away February 13, 2022. Born in New Haven on November 23, 1929, he was the son of the late Harry A. Sr. & Doris (Smith) Richetelle. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Elaine (Schenk) Richetelle, his children; Lori Richetelle Pizzi (Robert), Carl Richetelle (Richard DiGirolamo),...
Elizabeth Frey "Dibbie" Clark
Feb 12, 2022
Elizabeth Frey Clark "Dibbie" passed away in her sleep on February 12, 2022 at home in Hamden, CT. She was born on May 11, 1940 in Philadelphia to Frank Gustave Frey and Charlotte Cleaves Mayo. She was a member of the class of 1958 at the Springside School in Chestnut Hill, PA. She graduated from Bennett College, Millbrook, NY...
Margaret K. Hultgren
Feb 10, 2022
Margaret K. Hultgren, affectionately known as Margie, passed away on February 10, 2022 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. She was born in Meriden on May 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Henry Karrer and Martha Kolb Karrer. Margie is survived by her children, Krista LaBrie and her husband Kenneth of Middletown and Eric Hultgren and his wife Corrin...
Jeannette Valeriano
Feb 10, 2022
Jeannette Valeriano, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1932 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Frazier. Mrs. Valeriano attended New Haven public schools. She wed Manuel Valeriano in 1953 and they were married for 58 years. Her administrative...
Rajeshbhai G. Patel
Feb 9, 2022
Rajeshbhai G. Patel, 56, husband of Trupti Patel, passed away on February 9, 2022. Born in Virol, India on October 9, 1965, he was the son of Shardaben Girdharbhai Patel and the late Girdharbhai Tulsibhai Patel. He is survived by his two children, Janvi and Prachi Patel, and four siblings; Hansa, Vishal, Indira, and Prakash Patel. A hardworking business...
Michael A. Crieger, Jr.
Feb 8, 2022
Michael A. Crieger, Jr., 88, passed away at his home in Hamden on February 8, 2022. Born in New Haven on August 25, 1933, he was a son of the late Michael A. & Theresa (Pacilleo) Crieger, Sr. Michael is survived by his wife Mary (Hahn) Crieger; daughter Debra Crieger of Hamden; son Michael & his wife Stephanie Crieger...
Lisa Derbacher Matusovich
Feb 6, 2022
Lisa Ann Derbacher Matusovich, 60, of Hamden, passed away on February 6, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born in New Haven on January 25, 1962 to the late Barbara Neumann Derbacher and Joseph Derbacher of Hamden. She met her husband Robert in 1979, married in 1986, and eventually had their only child; a daughter named Kolby. Lisa...
Cornelius J. Colwell
Feb 2, 2022
Cornelius J. Colwell, 87, husband of the late Gloria Schott Colwell, passed away suddenly but peacefully at YNHH-St. Raphael's February 2, 2022 with his sons by his side. "Neil" was born in New Haven March 2, 1934 to the late James and Mary Keohane Colwell, growing up in Newhallville. He resided in the Spring Glen neighborhood of Hamden for...
Arthur "Greg" Meyer
Jan 31, 2022
Arthur "Greg" Meyer, 62, of Hamden, passed away suddenly at his home on January 31, 2022 after a battle with cancer. Greg was born in North Attleborough, MA on June 16, 1959 to the late Arthur H. & Dorothy Lavalle Meyer. Greg was married to his best friend, Carole McLean Meyer, for the last 34 years. He grew up...
Celia Lombardi Depalma
Jan 29, 2022
Celia Lombardi DePalma, 97, of Hamden, wife of the late Albert S. DePalma, passed away January 29, 2022. She was born in West Haven May 19, 1924, a daughter of the late Anthony Lombardi and Anna DellaCioppa Lombardi, and resided in Hamden for most of her life. Celia proudly served as a Sergeant after enlisting in the US Air...
John J. Adamo
Jan 29, 2022
John J. "Hawk" Adamo, age 74, of Hamden, ended his journey on earth peacefully January 29, 2022 at home with his wife Holly (Graf) Adamo and faithful dog Sergio by his side. Born in New Haven February 16, 1947, he was a son of the late John & Carmela (Munz) Adamo and brother to the late Tom, Patricia &...
David Dymarcik, Ii
Jan 28, 2022
David Dymarcik, II, age 53, unexpectedly passed away at his home in West Haven on January 28, 2022. He was born October 23, 1968 to Patricia and David Dymarcik. The beloved son, father, brother, and friend was predeceased by his father in 2005. He is survived by his mother Patricia, son David III, siblings Alexandra and James Mitchell, and...
Rudolph T. Brandi
Jan 28, 2022
Rudolph T. Brandi, 90, of Hamden, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, and entered into eternal rest just 11 weeks after the passing of his wife of 68 years, the late Diane (Aimo) Brandi. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Christina (D'Angelo) Brandi, born on March 7, 1931, predeceased by sisters Anna Struwas and Rita...
Jay Andrew Vining
Jan 26, 2022
Jay Andrew Vining, age 65, of Hamden passed away on January 26, 2022. Born in New Haven on June 22, 1956, he was the son of the late Richard J. Vining, Sr. & Mary Jean Vining Sweeney. Jay is survived by his sister Susan (Charles) Vining of Cheshire; his brother Brian (Beth) Vining of Uncasville; niece Margaret Vining of...
Carol Ann Ziegler
Jan 24, 2022
Carol Ann Ziegler of Hamden, daughter of the late Emil and Edna Frohlich Leiss, was born in Valley Stream, New York. She passed away peacefully at Connecticut Hospice in Branford on January 24, 2022, her 84th birthday. Carol grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey, graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1956 and received a BS degree in Education from...
Carolyn P. Thompson
Jan 24, 2022
Carolyn Priebe Thompson, 81, of Haddam, CT, wife of Robert W. Thompson, passed away on January 24, 2022 at the Saybrook at Haddam in the Safe Harbor Memory Care section. She was born on February 26, 1940 to the late Walter and Catherine Bisek Priebe. Carolyn grew up in Meriden, graduating from St. Rose Grammar School and the Meriden...
Edith A. Drapeau
Jan 22, 2022
Edith A. Drapeau, 95, of Meriden, formerly of Wallingford, widow of John Brown Sr. and Raymond Drapeau, passed away at her home on January 22, 2022. She was born in Wallingford on March 16, 1926, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Hebor Erdos. She was the loving mother of the late John Brown Jr., and sister of...
Walter J. Coleman, Sr.
Jan 19, 2022
Walter Joseph Francis Coleman, Sr., age 95, loving husband of Rhea Myers Coleman of Hamden, passed away at Connecticut Hospice on January 19, 2022. Born in New Haven on December 28, 1926, he was the son of the late George F. Coleman, Sr. and Alice Murray Coleman. He was predeceased by his brothers Thomas and George Coleman. Walt and...
Kathleen L. Shellard
Jan 17, 2022
Kathleen L. Shellard, 86, of Hamden, passed away on Jan. 17, 2022. Born in New Haven, she was a daughter of the late Vernon & Viola Engel. She is survived by her daughters, Stacy & Susan Shellard; son Scott (Mary) Shellard; 5 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; and her special best friend Fran Meinsen. She was predeceased by her son...
Kenneth A. Larson, Jr.
Jan 17, 2022
Kenneth Arthur Larson, Jr., 74, of Branford passed away at his home on January 17, 2022. Ken was born in New Haven on July 28, 1947 to the late Kenneth and June Glatfelter Larson. He grew up in Orange and was a graduate of Amity High School class of '66 before attending Hiram Scott College in Nebraska. In 1968...
