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Diane E. Brandi
Nov 15, 2021
Diane E. Brandi, 87, of Hamden, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was the loving wife of Rudolph Brandi and had just celebrated 68 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Karl and Mary (Farrell) Aimo, born on November 24, 1933, and sister of the late Carl Aimo. Besides her husband Rudy, she...
Patricia B. Shultz
Nov 15, 2021
Patricia B. Shultz, 84, of Hamden loving wife of the late Edward C. Shultz passed away November 15, 2021 in Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Union City, NJ, a daughter of the late Jack and Florence (Scouris) Branagan, and was a graduate of S.C.S.C., where she obtained her B.S. and Master's degrees. She was...
Barbara J. Slater
Nov 12, 2021
Barbara Jeanette Slater, 96, wife of the late Edward Slater, a life-long resident of Bethany and recently of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on November 12, 2021 at South Bay Hospital, Sun City Center, FL. She was born in Branford, CT on August 18, 1925, a daughter of the late Marvin and Mary Saunders; and is survived by...
Jane I. Bonyai
Nov 8, 2021
Jane I. Bonyai, 94, of Masonicare in Wallingford, formerly of Hamden, passed away November 8, 2021. Born in New Haven August 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William Harland and Olive Newton Adams. Loving mother of Susan Sobolewski of Branford, Marianne and her husband William Stevenson of Simsbury, and Daniel Bonyai of Branford. She is also...
Heather A. Michonski
Nov 3, 2021
Heather A. Megquier Michonski, 50, departed this life in the early afternoon of November 3, 2021 with her love, Kenny, and her youngest daughter, Mackenzie, by her side.
Heather was born on a chilly day in Manchester, CT on December 8, 1970, a daughter to the late Garry G. Megquier and Maureen C. Cyburt Logvin. A 1988...
Prabhudas A. Patel
Nov 2, 2021
Prabhudas A. Patel, 83, of Wallingford, husband of Kapila Patel, passed away on November 2, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was born in Sandesar, Gujarat, India on March 1, 1938, son of the late Ambalal and Kashiban Patel. He is survived by his children; Nimesh Patel and his wife Manisha, Mitul Patel and his wife Alpa, Hiten Patel and...
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...
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