Pok Sun Hanlon
Sep 24, 2017
Pok Sun Hanlon, of Hamden, wife of the late Charles E. Hanlon, passed away September 24, 2017. She is survived by a son, Kurt Hanlon and his wife Tracy, a daughter, Kim Buck and her partner Bernard Pace, Jr., a brother, and a sister, Cho Yeoun Sim, both in Busan, Korea. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jordan Hanlon,...
Wayne F. Gdovin
Sep 23, 2017
Wayne F. Gdovin, 69, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2017 at Masonicare Health Center. Born in Meriden on January 19, 1948 to the late Michael and Helen Soboslai Gdovin. For 48 years, he was the beloved husband to Cynthia Logan Gdovin. During the late 60's he proudly served in the US Army while stationed in Korea. After...
Arthur Civitelli, Jr.
Sep 19, 2017
Arthur 'Art' Civitelli, Jr., 63, husband of Lynn White Civitelli of Wethersfield (formerly of Meriden), passed away suddenly September 19, 2017. Father of Krysten Civitelli of West Hartford, Katie Civitelli of Wethersfield, and the late Kimberly Civitelli. Son of Dorothy Larson Civitelli of Cheshire and the late Arthur Civitelli, Sr. Brother of David Civitelli of Mobile, AL and the late...
Ilidio Amorim
Sep 19, 2017
Ilidio Lopes Amorim, age 93, of Hamden, loving husband of 66 years to Belmira Leite Amorim, passed away on September 19, 2017 at Vitas Hospice in St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. He was born on November 26, 1923 in Vilarelho de Raia, Chaves, Portugal to the late Joao and Maria dos Anjos Calvao Amorim. Along with his wife Belmira, he is...
Jane L. Frankforter
Sep 19, 2017
Jane Lois Voos Frankforter, 88, of North Haven passed away on September 19, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the widow of John H. Frankforter, Sr. Jane was born on February 28, 1929 in her family home in Hamden, daughter of the late Carl and Johanna Ploehn Voos. She grew up in Hamden...
Judith Johnson
Sep 19, 2017
Judith Ann Benton Johnson, age 72, of Orange, wife the late Charles P. Johnson, passed away on September 19, 2017 at Milford Hospital. She was born on July 12, 1945 to the late Louis T. Benton, Jr. and Hertha Linehan Benton. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Machado, sisters Hertha Russell, Gerrie Amendola, Barbara Thomas, and Sandra O'Donnell, cherished...
Hon. William L. Hadden, Jr.
Sep 17, 2017
The Honorable William L. Hadden, Jr., 91, of Hamden, husband of the late Helen Murray Hadden, passed away Sunday September 17, 2017 after a brief illness. Father of Katherine H. Auron and her husband Marshal Auron of Charlotte, NC and William L. Hadden, III and his wife Sarah Hadden of Manchester Village, VT. Grandfather of Kimberly Auron, Michael Auron, William...
Mary Ann Ruede
Sep 12, 2017
Mary Ann Ruede, 66, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2017 at the MidState Medical Center in Meriden. Mary Ann was born in Meriden on August 7, 1951, daughter of the late Robert H. and Adeline Michalski Ruede. She was a lifetime active member of St. John Lutheran Church where she spent many years as the president of the Women's...
Lena L. Depalma
Sep 12, 2017
Lena L. DePalma, 94, formerly of Hamden, passed away at the Guilford House on September 12, 2017. Born in Orange on November 15, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Anna Esposo DellaCioppa Lombardi. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. DePalma. She is survived by her three children, Donna (Alphonse) Frangipane of Ormond Beach, FL, Anita...
Dale Decker
Sep 11, 2017
Dale Decker, 54, of Middletown, formerly of Meriden, passed away on Monday September 11, 2017 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden after a lengthy illness. Dale was born in Meriden on August 12, 1963, son of Vincent Decker and the late Felicia Brow Decker. He was a chef and prep cook at Wesleyan University and loved to cook. He also...
Fioretta Dombek-Masler
Sep 9, 2017
Fioretta Dombek-Masler, age 95, of Cheshire, formerly of Hamden, passed away on September 9, 2017. She was born in Burlington, Vermont on February 11, 1922 to the late Victor and Marianna Meunier D'Orazio. She is survived by her daughters, Jayne Persch and Deirdre Yim and her husband Steven, brothers, Silvio and Robert D'Orazio, sisters, Concetta Philion and Gloria Bucella, and...
Louise V. Corso
Sep 8, 2017
Louise V. Corso, 97, formerly of 31 Dorrance St., Hamden, died on September 8, 2017 at Maefair Nursing Home in Trumbull. The daughter of the late Gaetano and Angelina Mercaldi Vergati was predeceased by her husband, David J. Corso. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Bliss of Westport; son, Robert Corso of Westport; grandchildren, Casey Corso of Westport, Erin...
Marsha Woodtke
Sep 5, 2017
Marsha Woodtke, 74, of Inverness FL, passed away on September 5, 2017. Born in Meriden on November 29, 1942 to the late Joseph and Helen (Nitkowski) Soboleski. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert W. Woodtke Sr. and her daughters, Susan and Tammy Woodtke. Marsha will be remembered by her son Robert Woodtke Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Meriden....
Michael Celotto
Sep 4, 2017
Michael Celotto, age 94, of West Haven, passed away on September 4, 2017. Born in New Haven on December 10, 1922, he was a son of the late Luigi & Luisa (Anastasia) Celotto. Michael was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine (Scala) Celotto; his sisters, Emily Sagnella, Mary Colavolpe, & Anna Celotto, and brothers, Aniello Celotto & Anthony Celotto. He is...
James F. Howard, Sr.
Sep 3, 2017
James F. Howard, Sr., age 86, of Hamden, passed away on September 3, 2017. Jim was born in Carbondale, PA on November 29, 1930, the son of the late James & Marie (Carvey) Howard. He was predeceased by his wife in 2014, Alice Connor Howard, and his sisters; Alice Wallis, Marie Maholchic, and Betty Howard. Jim is survived by his...
Anna K. Dunn
Aug 31, 2017
Anna Katherine Dunn, 96, of Hamden, formerly of North Haven, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017 at Whitney Center. She was the loving wife of the late James Joseph Dunn. Anna was born in Covington, KY on August 29, 1921, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Duttmann Gieswein. She was a very accomplished artist; she studied at the...
Herbert John Hennessy
Aug 30, 2017
Herbert John Hennessy, age 85, loving husband to Elizabeth 'Betsy' Smith Hennessy, passed away on August 30, 2017 after a long illness. He was born in New Haven on November 14, 1931 to the late Herbert and Katherine Keating Hennessy. In addition to his wife Betsy, he is survived by his sons Robert, David (his wife Tjin Hoa), and Paul...
Elaine C. Hume
Aug 29, 2017
Elaine C. Hume, age 81, of Cheshire, passed away on August 29, 2017 at the Midstate Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, CT on March 10, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Peter G. & Rose (Post) Canaiy. Elaine was the widow of William H. Hume; mother of Robbin Ricci of West Hartford, Tracy Diglio & her husband Brian...
Fern M. Arndt
Aug 28, 2017
Fern Margaret Arndt, 97, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2017. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada on January 22, 1920 to the late Hattie Matheson. Fern was predeceased by her husband, Paul Arndt. She is survived by her sons, Ronald and Roger (JoAnn) Arndt, both of Lebanon; grandchildren, Duane (Donna) Arndt, Tammy (Chris) Deojay, Wendi Arndt, and Gregg...
Connie F. Pini
Aug 28, 2017
Connie F. Pini, of Hamden, beloved wife to Albert Pini, passed away on Monday August 28, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was born in New Haven on December 7, 1950 to the late Adolf Giampapa and Rosemarie (Onofrio) Giampapa. Along with her husband, Albert Pini, she is survived by her loving daughters Michelle Pini of Hamden and Brooke Pini-Mann...
