Obituary Listing

Nov 28, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Regan, 91, passed away on Nov. 28, 2021. Born in Quincy, MA on August 2, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Arthur M. & Olga J. (Erickson) Regan. Betty is survived by her brother Charles A. Regan of NYC; nieces Tracy Stewart, Wendy Lewis, and Laurie Smith; and nephew William C. Colrus. She was...

Nov 25, 2021

William Walton, 84, of New Haven, passed peacefully on November 25, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born on July 13, 1937 in Orange, Virginia, the oldest of four, and was affectionately known as "Moody." The family migrated to New York City for a brief period and ultimately moved to North Haven. Moody was educated at North Haven High...

Nov 24, 2021

Marlene J. Civale, 90, of Meriden, passed away on November 24, 2021. She was born in Meriden on October 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Maurice and Helene Zimmerman Charnysh and is survived by her son Glenn J. Civale, nephew Christopher Charnysh, niece Lynn Charnysh, and cousins Ivanette Goodrich and Ivanette Goodrich II . Besides her parents she...

Nov 23, 2021

Michael A. O'Keefe, 23, of Durham passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2021. Born in Baltimore, MD on August 4, 1998, he was the beloved son of Christian V. and Ana Maria (Almeida) O'Keefe. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his twin sister, Isabella M. O'Keefe, his grandparents, Manuel and Rosa Almeida of Cumberland, RI and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...