Allen, Thomas V. Jr.
Tom grew up in Seaside Village in Bridgeport, CT and resided in Milford for many years. He was a graduate of Bassick High School (’63) and worked at Sikorsky Aircraft for over 25 years before retiring. Tom loved spending time on the beach, especially at Seaside Park and Savon Rock in West Haven, near his grandfather’s home. Tom was also an avid sports fan and collector of memorabilia. As a young man, he enjoyed watching Brooklyn Dodgers’ games. He was a lifelong fan of Notre Dame University football and in later years cheered for the UCONN women’s basketball team. Tom also had a love for his dogs and koi. He especially loved spending time with his family and many close friends. Every week through the years, he and his longtime friend, George Hoppes, met for coffee to catch up. Tom was also a friend of Bill W.
Survivors in addition to his wife include his sister, Judith (Allen) Rae of Stratford; two stepsons, Michael P. Molnar and his wife Kristen of Georgetown, Massachusetts and Matthew P. Molnar and his wife Jeanine of Thomaston; two step-grandchildren, Lydia and Nathanael; and several cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife, Cheryl (Reaney) “CJ” Allen and his brother in-law, William R. Rae.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday July 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Ann Church 501 Naugatuck Ave. Milford, CT. Interment will be private. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tom can be made to his favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/. To leave online condolences and view a full obituary, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Baldwin, Martha Amelia
A Memorial Mass celebrating her life will take place on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in Good Shepherd Church, 135 Mountain Rd., Seymour. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.
Bodnar, Elaine Mae
Elaine Mae Bodnar, 91, passed away peacefully at the Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford on Friday, July 6. As we expected, she waited for a moment when none of us were there to make her final exit.
Born in Bridgeport on May 24, 1927, Elaine was the youngest child of Steven and Margaret (Soltesz) Bodnar. She was predeceased by her parents, and by siblings Robert Bodnar, Margaret (Bodnar) Allen, Grace (Bodnar) Meyn, Stephen Bodnar and Len Bodnar. Although Elaine did not marry or have children, she spent 70 years of her life taking care of others, and advising, supporting, and doting on three generations of nieces and nephews:
Niece Peggy (Allen) Conner (Al), great-nephew Kyle Conner, great-nephew Chris Conner (Carla), and great-great-niece Cadence; nephew Stephen Allen (Elaine), great-niece Andrea (Allen) Jordan (Chris), great-niece Jessica (Allen) Soubotin (Mike), great-great nephew Caleb and great-great-niece Saki; niece Robin Senese (Pat); nephew Gary Meyn (Liz); niece Julie (Bodnar) Roberge (Richard), great-niece Elizabeth and great-nephew Andrew; nephew Christopher Bodnar (Christine); and niece Patricia Bodnar.
She was our beloved auntie, a lynchpin of our family, and her presence at holiday celebrations, birthday parties, and simply spending time will be very much missed.
Elaine grew up in the Fort Trumbull Beach neighborhood of Milford, and remained a “beach brat” at heart for her entire life. She attended Milford public schools, and went on to earn an A. A. in Arts from the Junior College of Connecticut, and a B. S. in Business Administration and M. A. in Education from the University of Bridgeport. Elaine’s work history ran the gamut from family employment at the iconic Fort Trumbull “pink bakery,” to a stint in the world of New York City retail, to her ultimate career in the world of educational administration. She served as Director of Financial Aid at the University of Bridgeport, Greater Hartford Community College, and Housatonic Community College.
Our Aunt Elaine was an extremely intelligent, independent, strong woman before it was fashionable for women to be those things. She set an enviable example, not only for us, but also for any who had the good fortune to know her, whether socially or professionally. Her personal mementos include multiple letters detailing colleagues’ respect for her knowledge and commitment to students. What stood out, though, was her “personal warmth…Elaine cares about students.” We are, and always have been, so very proud of her.
Elaine retired from professional employment in 1991, but remained active as a volunteer at the Audubon Society in Milford. She loved to travel, and enjoyed spending time in Rome, Budapest, Alaska, Florida, and on various Caribbean islands. After relocating to Ashlar Village in Wallingford, where she resided happily for the last fifteen years of her life, she enjoyed an active social life with a group of close and wonderful friends, and was an Ashlar volunteer and an enthusiastic member of the long-standing Trivial Pursuit club until shortly before her final illness. Her silly Halloween and New Year’s Eve get-ups were prize-winning, and her life-long reputation for being the life of the party and the best hostess ever was never better exemplified. Although we always knew Aunt Elaine could be entertaining, and loved a good laugh, we were surprised to learn that, in high school, she was known as “Bod,” and was named “wittiest” girl in her graduating class. Apparently, she provided almost constant entertainment for her classmates, especially in “hilarious” Spanish class.
Elaine loved animals, particularly cats, and we’re sure she’s now reunited with her adoring Juliet, along with the many strays who never would have survived without her care, and her adorable little dog Happy. She patronized many charities, but the two closest to her heart were the Audubon Society (she volunteered in Milford for many years) and the Humane Society. Honoring Elaine’s memory by making a charitable donation of any kind to any charity at all would very much please her.
Finally, we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge that the Bodnars have always been a stubbornly tough lot—hardworking and perseverant no matter what the challenges, yet devoted to family, loving, and always ready to lend a hand, no matter what the need. Aunt Elaine exemplified these traits, and we hope to do her memory justice by carrying them forward as best we’re able. We all thank her, so very much, for everything.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford, CT. The family is being compassionately cared for by the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Borowyk, Anna
Anna Borowyk of Orange entered into eternal rest on July 31, 2018. Anna was born on January 27, 1925 to the late Avksenty and Daria Sarancza in Poltava, Ukraine. Her husband John, passed away in 1997 after 51 years of marriage. Anna witnessed and survived Ukraine’s Great Famine, the Holodomor 1931-1932, Soviet and Nazi occupations, war and German labor camps. She was fluent in Ukrainian, German, Russian, Polish and English. Anna and her family were instrumental in the founding of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church in New Haven in 1951. She was very active at both her church and the Ukrainian community. Was well known for her speeches. Anna was a proud Ukrainian-American who loved her adopted country, USA, but never forgot her Ukrainian heritage. She immigrated to the U.S. with her husband, daughter and mother arriving in NY on May 30, 1950. Her happiest moment was when she and John became U.S. citizens in 1956. Her home captured the essence of Ukrainian art with her beautiful embroideries. She worked at Plastic Fabricators, then was bridal consultant and store manager at the Firelite Shop and she retired from Filene’s.
Anna is the beloved mother of Natalie Bacevius (Joseph) of Orange and Anna Guraraldi (Tim) of Newport, N.H. She is also survived by her three granddaughters, Jeanette Bacevius of Shelburne, VT, Kristina Kaoud (James) of Woodbridge and Joanne Nottingham (David) of Wallingford. She also leaves her six precious great grandchildren, RJ Kaoud, Jill Kaoud, Joey Kaoud, Aidan Nottingham, Emma Nottingham and Hannah Nottingham.
Visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. with a Panachyda service at 7 p.m. at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green, 662 Savin Avenue, West Haven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 at St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 55 Fowler Street, New Haven. Interment will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Bound Brook, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or to St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church. For online condolences please visit
www.westhavenfuneral.com.
Bovino, Vincent S.
Vincent S. Bovino, age 94, lifelong Milford resident, son of Louis J. Bovino Sr, Mary Bovino, predeceased by wife STELLA, predeceased by two brothers, Albert M. Bovino, Louis J Bovino Jr. Mr. Bovino leaves five nieces and nephews. Richard l. Bovino (Kim) of Milford, Alan P. Bovino of Orange, Mary Lou Bovino of Bridgeport, Louis J. Bovino Jr of Torrington and Robert (Jan) Bovino of Carlsbad California, one great niece Jaclyn K. Bovino of Summerville South Carolina. Mr Bovino graduated from Milford high school, joined the army air corp in 1941, was promoted to staff sergeant, serving in WW2, Assension Island, after his service, he worked for Chance-Vought, as a aircraft engine mechanic. He attended RCA electronics school and became a tv repairman for many years. Services will be private.
Brauer, Dolores Ruffo Manente
In her earlier years, Dolores was a pitcher for the Raybestos Brakettes Softball Team in Stratford. While she was raising her children, she played for the Housewives Softball League in Milford. One of Dolores’ greatest passions was dancing and she danced throughout her life right up to when she fell ill. She also greatly enjoyed the daily crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.
Dolores leaves behind her children, Michele (Bob) Greenwood and Michael Manente; grandchildren, Robert and David Greenwood and Michael A. L. Manente; great grandchildren, Lillian Greenwood and Gabriel Greenwood; sisters, Trene Ruffo and Sandy D’Amato; a nephew and two nieces; and her dear friend Bill. She was predeceased by her son, Rick Manente.
Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Ave., Stratford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Brooks, Sally A.
Sally Ann Brooks, age 85, of Milford, beloved wife of the late William F. Brooks Jr., passed away peacefully at Lord Chamberlain with her daughter Bonnie and son-in-law Bob at her side on July 17, 2018. Born on July 10, 1933 in the Boston Massachusetts area where she grew up. She moved to Connecticut in the early 1960’s Sally was a loving mother who worked from her home while raising four children before finding work outside the home. She is survived by her four children, William F Brooks III and wife Sharon McNamara; Bradford Brooks and wife Martha; Timothy Brooks and companion Cheryl Doherty and Bonnie Dunn and husband Bob. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Kelly Rowell and husband Josh, Brad Brooks Jr, Conner Brooks, Kendall Brooks, Erin Dunn and Meghan Dunn, and one great grandchild Kai King. The Brooks family would like to extend their special appreciation to the nurses and staff of Lord Chamberlain Nursing Center, who showed such dedication, caring, and affection for Sally over the final two years of her life. You helped ease our family’s worries during difficult times, and were there comforting Sally through her final moments. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 21st at 11 a.m. meeting directly at Our Lady of Grace Church, 498 Second Hill Lane Stratford. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may greet her family on Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com.
Broughton, Robert Lewis Wilson
Robert was a WWII Veteran serving in the Navy from May 1945 to August 1946 earning numerous medals. Robert returned to Milford raising his six children with his wife Helen. He was a member of the Ansantawae Masonic Lodge in Milford for over 65 years. He was also an avid bowler, bowling in many leagues with his wife and friends.
Robert was predeceased by his wife, Helen Broughton and his oldest son, Bruce Broughton (Jeannie). Robert is survived by his sister, Rachel Mackey; his brother, Curtis Broughton (Gail); his sons, Mark Broughton (Barbara) and Robert Broughton; his daughters, Patricia Maurer (Erich), Brenda Broughton (Jack Weidman) and Sandra Quinn (Rick); and his 14 grandchildren with many great grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Masonic Service and Military Honors will commence at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Bryk, Matthew A.
Matty was raised in Newtown, CT and graduated from Newtown High School. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corp. and proudly served his country in Vietnam. After his military service, he studied at UCONN. Matty worked as a Real Estate Appraiser for the last 25 years. Previously a carpenter, he also ran the family restaurant in Newtown. Everyone knew Matty to be a positive and upbeat person. He loved people, enjoyed going to flea markets and antique shows, working on projects around the house and weekly events with his community friends. He will be missed by everyone.
Matty is survived by his longtime partner, Maureen, and her daughter, Marissa; his son, Daniel (Melissa) Bryk; his daughter, Allison (Chad) Letson; his grandchildren, Eddy and Ciara Bryk; his brothers, Mitchell and Thaddeus Bryk; his nephews, August and Garrett Bryk; many cousins and endless friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph (Sal) Bryk.
A Sharing of Memories will be celebrated on Monday, August 6, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Interment will be private. Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Calandro, Pauline M.
Pauline retired from C.S. Leete Company as a customer service representative. She enjoyed gardening and decorating but most of all loved spending time with her family.
Pauline is survived by her daughter, Paula (Paul) DiNello of Northford; nephews, Ernest (Jacqueline) Levesque of Georgia and Peter (Joan) Sotere of West Haven; nieces, Valerie Seely of Milford and Pamela (Glen) Maddox of Washington; great nieces and nephews, Christopher (Erika) Levesque of Shanghai, Michele (Tracey) Knapp of Georgia, Walter “Chip” (Kayla) Seely of Trumbull, Laura Seely of Milford and Linzi, Mei Ling and Bryan Maddox of Washington; great-great nieces and nephew, Emiline Seely of Trumbull and Tyler and Gabrielle Knapp of Georgia. She also has many beloved nieces and nephews from her husband’s family. In addition to her husband, Harry, she was predeceased by her sisters, Irene Levesque and Rose Sotere and her brother, Peter (Dorothy) Sotere.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 400 Merwin Ave., Milford, CT. Interment to follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Ave., West Haven, CT. Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Campagna, Samuel A.
Samuel A. Campagna, 90, died peacefully at Milford Hospital on July 8, 2018. Born in Milford Hospital on November 10, 1927, Sam lived his life in Milford except for his time in the Navy. Sam joined the service at age 17 and served with his shipmates in the South Pacific. He and his mates were waiting for news of the invasion of Japan when the war ended dramatically. Sam returned home to become a special patrolman and then joined the force. He served Milford for 33 years, including serving on special committees and boards. He leaves behind his wife Christine Campagna, his six children, Samuel and his wife Linda, Christine, Roseanne and her husband Robert, John and his wife Gail, Adam and his wife Susan, as well as Jennifer. He leaves behind his 12 grandchildren, Amy, Kathleen, Colleen, Katherine, Edward, Adam, Lea, Luke, Max, Katelyn, Brittany, and Stacy, as well as a great grandchild Melvin. He is also survived by his sisters Josephine (Rudolph) and Maryann (Richard). Calling hours will be held Thursday July 12, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday July 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Gulf St., Milford. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital of 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.
Carman, Stanley B.
Stanley Beck Carman of Milford, CT and Deer Isle, ME, passed away on July 28, 2018 at the CT Masonic Home in Wallingford. The son of the late George and Hazel Beck Carman, he was born on September 10, 1925 in Boston MA. Stanley was a direct descendent of Capt. Levi Carman who came to Deer Isle about 1768. He attended The Mather School, Dorchester, MA and the public schools of Quincy, MA. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943, attending Harvard University as a reservist. After graduating from Army Signal Corps School, he served overseas from 1945 to 1946, scheduled for the invasion of Japan. He Graduated from Boston University in 1949 and earned a Masters Science in Library Science degree from Simmons College in 1950. He married the late Florence Greenwood of Alma, MI in 1956. After serving in public libraries in Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota, he was appointed Head Librarian of Milford Public Library in 1967, retiring in 1987. He contributed significantly to the planning and erection of the library building dedicated July 4th, 1976. At the time of his death he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Milford, Hiram Lodge #1, AF&AM in New Haven, Lucia Chapter #25 OES in Milford, Cheshire Grange #26 and American Legion. He leaves behind a son, Gregory Carman and his wife Deborah, two granddaughters Kyrah (daughter of Gregory and Deborah) and Susan (daughter of Victoria and Leonard McCready). He also leaves two great granddaughters Reece and Peyton (daughters of Kyrah and her fiancée Kyle Keating).He was predeceased by his daughter Victoria S. Carman in 2016 and by his wife Florence in 2008 after 52 years of marriage. Friends and family may call from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford. Interment will be in the Mount Adams Cemetery, Deer Isle, ME at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 21 Robert Treat Parkway, Milford, CT or to the Milford Public Library, c/o Henry A. Taylor Room, 57 New Haven Ave., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Cochrane, Burton W.
Coppola, Frank Julius Jr.
Frank Julius Coppola Jr., a 75 year old Orange resident and husband to Karen Richter Coppola, entered into eternal rest July 17. He was born Aug. 21, 1942 in Derby, son of the late Frank Julius Coppola Sr. and Carmela “Minnie” Salzano Coppola. In addition to his livelihood as a mason, Frank was a proud veteran of U.S. Navy Seabees; he was in fact stationed in Cuba during The Cuban Missile Crisis. In addition to his wife Karen, he leaves to cherish his memory his son Francis Coppola and daughter Shirby Wallace, (Rob) all of whom reside in Hamden, 3 sisters, Madeline Valentine of Prospect, Teresa O’Dea (Bob) of Beacon Falls and Marie Coppola, as well as several nieces, nephews, uncles & cousins. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all the staff at Griffin hospital for the loving and professional care they gave to Frank. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to CT Hospice Home Health Care Inc., 2 Trap Falls Rd # 408, Shelton, CT 06484. Memorial services will be held on Saturday July 21 at 11:00 a.m. at The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia, CT. (www.jenkinskingfh.com) Friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. before the service. Following his wishes, burial at sea will be privately held by the family.
D’Addio, Carmela M.
Friends may call at MARESCA & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Chapel St., New Haven on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Private entombment Wednesday in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St.jude.org). Offer condolences at marescafuneralhome.com.
DeMatteo, Stephen
Stephen DeMatteo passed away on June 15, 2018 at the age of 84 after a long illness. He was born in 1933 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Theresa (Pagliaro) and Stephen (“Pat”) DeMatteo. Steve graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1955 and from Boston University School of Law in 1959. He married Barbara Lyhne from Fairfield in 1958, and they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this summer. Steve practiced law in Milford from 1960 until 1992. He retired to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1993.
Steve loved sports, especially baseball and golf. He played on the UConn baseball team while an undergraduate and coached Milford Junior Majors League baseball for many years. He was an active community member and served on the Board of Governors at Race Brook Country Club in Orange and on the Board of Directors of Boys and Girls Village in Milford.
Stephen is survived by his wife Barbara, his three children Paul, Jody, and Carl, his four grandchildren, and his sisters Edwina Corner and Deanna DeMatteo. He was predeceased by his sister Sylvia Surdoval.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
DeRubis, Christopher M.
Felix, Judith A. Montanaro
Hannon, Walter J. Hannon
He was the son of Walter and Mary (Tarrant) Hannon and was born on May 16, 1938 in Bridgeport. He proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked as a test man for CL & P Power Plant in Devon for 33 years and after retirement, he drove for various car dealerships. Walter was a member of Milford Elks Club, a loyal friend of Bill W. and a grateful member of GA for 40 years. He was an avid bowler (average 200) and a Giants and Red Sox fan In addition to his devoted wife, Walter leaves four loving children, Mark A. Hannon of Ansonia, Timothy F. Hannon (Terry) of Belchertown, MA, Tracie M. DiMaio (Bob) of Hamden and Stephen M. Hannon (Maria) of Milford and five grandchildren, Robert DiMaio (Sarah) Alex & Kyle DiMaio, Emily & Kaylee Hannon, his great grandson Liam DiMaio, his brother, William B. Hannon of Huntington and several nieces & nephews. His brother, Kevin Hannon predeceased him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. (DIRECTLY) at Saint Ann Church (Saint Raphael Parish), 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford. Interment will be private. Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 BRIDGEPORT AVE. MILFORD. To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
Hayes, Rev. Edward “Ned” M.
Hayes, Rev. Edward (Ned) M., formerly of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 29, 2018 in the Loretto Nursing Home in Syracuse, NY.
Ned was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 4, 1927 and was the son of the late Edward and Bridget Hayes. He is survived by his brother John (Ursula) Hayes of Milford. He was pre-deceased by brother, Paul (Anna) Hayes and sisters, Mary (William) Matthews and Dolores (Frank) Royak.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Ned graduated from Milford High School 1944. He served in the Merchant Marines and upon receiving an honorable discharge, he enrolled in the University of Bridgeport graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He entered the St. Mary Seminary in Ferndale and was ordained in June, 1958. He said his first mass at St. Mary Church in Milford. Ned entered the
Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers and served throughout the United States. He was awarded a Ph.D from the University of Virginia and soon after joined the New York State College System as a School Psychologist. He retired from Delhi College and spent the remainder of his retirement in Syracuse, NY.
Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf St, Milford at 10:30 a.m. There will be no calling hours.
Interment immediately following at St. Mary Cemetery.
Hoyt, Evelyn K.
Evelyn K. Hoyt, age 94 formerly of Milford, beloved wife of the late Arthur F. Hoyt, Jr., passed away July 10, 2018 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Evelyn was born in Bridgeport, January 30, 1924, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Williams Kilroy. She worked as a legal secretary for Kapusta & Otzel Law Firm until her retirement and volunteered with the Milford Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ of Milford where she was a member of the Women’s Fellowship. She also was a member of the Milford Historical Society and the Business and Professional Women’s club of Milford. Evelyn will be remembered for her devotion to her family. She is survived by her son Kenneth Hoyt (Christine), her daughters Meredith Stowe (Arthur) and Debbie McGraw, her grandchildren Robert Stowe (Kathleen), and Geoffrey Stowe (Katie), Megan and Kelly Hoyt, and Michael McGraw, and her great grandchildren Thomas, Caroline, Mary, Murphy, Hugh and Kylie. Besides her beloved husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her grandson Alexander McGraw, her brothers Charles and William Kilroy, her sister, Irene Quinlan, and her son-in-law William McGraw. Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 N. Broad St., Milford. Funeral services will be held Friday July 20, 2018 at 10 a.m. at First United Church of Christ, W. Main St., Milford. Interment will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, Cherry St., Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alex McGraw Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Hamden Education Foundation, P.O. Box 185783, Hamden, CT 06518-5783. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.
Kwalek, Todd M.
In addition to his beloved wife of 28 years, Todd’s survivors include his children Kevin and Emily, who were his world. His parents Lynne and Ron Kwalek of Shelton; brother Greg (Nadia) of Ansonia; sisters Jennifer (Ed) of Oceanport, NJ and Melissa (Eric) of Shelton; father in-law Bob Anthony of Clinton and sister in-law Kim Brooks (Dave) of San Diego, CA. Nieces and nephews Samantha, Eddie, Delaney and Jake Barnwell; Gregg and John Kwalek; Erik and Lexie Brooks. He will be reunited with his predeceased mother in law Patricia Anthony of Clinton and brother in law Bob Anthony of Boston, MA.
Todd graduated from UCONN with a bachelors in engineering and a masters in finance. He was employed as a manufacturing engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford for over 25 years.
Todd had a kind and gentle soul who was not one to shy away from humor and lightheartedness. Although he left us, his laughter and kindness will be with us forever. Todd was loved by all who were blessed to know him.
A father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, coach, there are not enough words to encapsulate what he meant to those around him. Todd had a great love of music and often could be heard playing his guitar and drums. He loved coaching Pop Warner Football and Little League baseball when his children were young. He was always ready with a joke and loved making people laugh.
Todd will be fondly remembered by his Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and his Beloved Friends.
A Memorial Service will take place at the First United Church of Christ (34 W. Main St, Milford, CT) at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23rd.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a college trust fund that has been set up for Kevin and Emily. Please make checks payable to: The Kwalek Children’s Trust in care of Peoples United Bank, 3395 Main St., Stratford, CT 06614 Attn: Dean DeBiase.
Levesque, Maurice M.
Malmberg, John C.
Friends may visit with his family on Saturday, July 14 between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE. HAMDEN. A service of Celebration will be held at 12:30 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the American Red Cross. For information or to send a condolence please see obituary @ www.beecherandbennett.com.
Matar, Asma
She was the wife of the late Said Matar. Over the course of their 52-year-marriage, they survived the tumult of World War II, the upheaval of immigration to an unfamiliar land—and raising six children. They made their home in a pale yellow bungalow near Walnut Beach, where they warmly and frequently opened their doors (front, back and refrigerator) to their sprawling extended family from around the globe, and their many friends from around the corner.
Asma was a passionate teacher of the Bible, world traveler and a local style icon—unexpected outcomes for a girl born in Havana, Cuba, who grew up in a Church of England orphanage in Nazareth, Palestine after losing her mother. One of hundreds of girls in the orphanage, she modified her drab uniform to make it fit better, and challenged the orphanage sisters on their theology and skimpy dinner menus. A rebel was born.
She worked for the British Navy in Haifa as a teenager, where she was known as a great beauty with hazel green eyes and a sweet tooth. She left her home in Palestine, and then her second home in Lebanon for the U.S. – but they never left her. She often returned to the Middle East for visits, and most of the state of Connecticut became familiar with the wonders of Lebanon through Asma’s descriptions, videos and her superior skills as a cook of Middle Eastern food.
She was a devoted member of the Milford/Devon Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and her faith compelled her to share her beliefs with strangers and new friends made on her many travels. She shared with them her fervent hope of the resurrection to a paradise earth, and looked forward to the time she would once again see her parents, siblings and husband. She loved Jehovah God, and she loved people.
She also loved shopping. She had a natural eye for color, and could wear turquoise and lime and look fantastic. As with much of her life, she rewrote the rules by ignoring them.
She was happiest when she was exploring the world, touring Italy’s Amalfi Coast, surveying the jewelry shops of Rome, wandering the Champs-Élysées in Paris and the bustling streets of London and Windsor. She was most content when she was in Middle East, where she traveled extensively with her husband, siblings, children and grandchildren. She loved visting old friends in Beirut, eating fish and fresh salad at the Sea of Galilee, and walking Jerusalem’s colorful souk, and Nazareth’s spice markets. But her favorite place was a small stone apartment building in Haifa, which was her father’s home.
She also traveled across the U.S., often visiting her siblings in Florida, and taking trips to California, Las Vegas, Chicago, Detroit, and North Carolina.
English was not her first language, but she studied and taught in it, made jokes in it, and made it her own. She developed her own catch-phrases. When pushed to get new furniture, she asked: “Why dress your house, when you can dress yourself?”
She was a master story-teller in two languages. She enthralled her grandchildren with stories of her life, and fables from her childhood. Bible stories were more exciting as she told them, with cliff-hangers, and vivid descriptions of the action. With the same gusto, she would nearly re-enact favorite fictional movies.
She loved the music of Elvis, the Honeymooners, parties and late nights in big cities. Even in her later years, she put younger people to shame with her energy: she was the first one on the dance floor, the last one to go to bed and the first one up in the morning, lipstick perfect, ready to go out into the world. She took up piano later in life, and played and sang often.
She is survived by her children Hilda Matar Audeh and her husband, Fouad, of Danvers, MA; Assad Said Matar and his wife, Jane, of Deep Gap, NC; Vivian Matar Schultz and her husband Jim, and Anhila Matar, George Matar, Paul Matar and his wife Tamam, of Milford.
She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, who knew her as Tayta (grandmother in Arabic.)
She was the last living member of her original family: her late parents Assad and Nahil Euaied, of Nazareth; and her late sisters Mary, Selma, Estrella and brothers Sam and Khalil.
A memorial service will be held July 21, Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 494 Milford Point Rd., Milford, Conn., 06460.
Moll, Christopher Daniel
Christopher Daniel Moll, age 50, of Springfield MA, beloved father of, Christopher B. Moll passed away peacefully on Saturday July 14, 2018. Christopher was born on August 11, 1967 in Milford, CT, to Daniel F & Brenda J Moll of Cheshire, CT.
Christopher was born in Milford hospital and spent most of his childhood in East Haven and then moved with his family to Cheshire, CT for high school. After high school he began working in the contracting business which took him to Kentucky, then back to Connecticut and most recently Massachusetts.
Christopher enjoyed reading, music, and ice hockey but most of all enjoyed riding roller coasters with his son Christopher.
In addition to his son and parents, Christopher leaves behind his brother, Brendan (Michele); nephew, Daniel; and niece Sadie Moll. He also leaves behind his paternal grandmother, Ann Moll and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends and family may call on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 5pm to 7pm at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460.
James M. Parkin, 78, beloved husband of 56 years to Janet Hanlon Parkin, of Milford (formerly of Charlestown, RI and Ridgefield, CT), passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018.The son of immigrants, James grew up in Queens, New York and was the first member of his family to graduate from college. After graduating from La Salle Academy, he put himself through Baruch College in Manhattan where he met his future bride Janet. He subsequently earned an MBA and his CPA certification. He raised his family in Ridgefield, CT where he lived from 1973 to 2005. His career in international taxation gave him many opportunities to travel, with business trips to France, Germany, Brazil, Japan, South Africa, Australia and more. Trips to Tax Executives Institute conventions are fondly remembered by Janet.
His Catholic faith was an important part of James’ life. He served as an Altar Boy, went to Catholic High school, belonged to the Knights of Columbus and helped develop a Pro-Life billboard campaign.
Linda Frieda Pierce, 74, of Orange, beloved wife of 46 years to the late John J. Pierce, passed away peacefully, on July 31, 2018. Born on February 11, 1944 in Flushing, NY, she was the daughter of the late Otto Herman and Frieda Rohrs Kregel.
Louise Pisano, age 92, of Orange passed away peacefully on July 23, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late Vincent Pisano Sr. Louise was born in New Haven, daughter of the late Frank and Maria Arena Amendola. She is survived by her devoted children, Carol (Mark) Blydenburg, Vincent (Olivia) Pisano Jr. and Louis (Veronica) Pisano all of Orange, her cherished grandchildren, Vincent “V.J.” (Juliet), Joseph (Alexandra), Kathryn, Jenna, Veronica and Olivia Pisano, Michelle and Dana Blydenburg and Stacey (Brian) Walsh, her great grandchildren, Olivia and Giovanni, her sister Mary (Frank) Corso of West Haven and her brother Greg (Theresa) Amendola of Hamden. She was predeceased by her grandson Louis Pisano Jr., her sisters Madeline Manzo, Fanny Sagnella and her brothers Andrew and Frank Amendola. She always found joy in taking care of her family, but her greatest love was her adoring grandchildren
Lorraine Cretella Powell, 80, of Orange, beloved wife of William H. Powell III, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 17, 2018. She was born on February 26, 1938 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Louis and Sarah Cretella.Lorraine began her working career as a dental hygienist in the Bridgeport School System and retired as an Executive Assistant from Schick. She was very active in her community by volunteering in the Stratford School System by reading with the children and at Milford Hospital greeting patients and their families at the front desk for over ten years. Because of her love for theatre, Lorraine and her husband, William, enjoyed volunteering for many years at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. She was also a member of a book club for 40 years and a part of Orange Mother’s Circle group. Lorraine was very fond of her flower garden and loved going to the gym as well as swimming and walking along the beach. However, all her hobbies and pastimes will never overshadow her love and joy of being with her family and friends.
Janice Mary Rule, 60, of Milford, beloved wife of 30 years to Robert Rule, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2018. Born on July 31, 1957 in New Haven, she was the daughter of Jeanette Sojka and the late Joseph E. Sojka. Janice was born in Saint Raphael Hospital and spent her childhood in Derby. She was always a bright student, becoming part of the National Honor Society at Derby High School. Janice went on to attend Albertus Magnus College where she graduated with degrees in biology and chemistry in 1979. From 1980 to 1982, she spent time in the Peace Corps, traveling to Honduras to help new mothers with their children. She also traveled extensively to Mexico and Spain before taking time off to raise her family. After her children were old enough, Janice went back to school to obtain a degree in teaching and pursue her passion of educating children. She taught third grade at Orange Avenue Elementary from ’01-’02, Simon Lake Elementary from ’02-’10, and Calf Pen Elementary from ’10-’13 before becoming a math coach at JFK in 2013. Janice loved Zumba and staying active. She made many friends at A1 Fitness Center in Orange through her Zumba classes. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends, all whom will miss her dearly. Along with her loving husband, Janice is survived by her sons, Dr. Seth M. Rule, physician in FL, and Evan J. Rule, PhD candidate in physics at Berkeley; siblings, Dennis (Grace) Sojka, Joseph (Carol) Sojka, Jr., and Theresa (David) Levis; nieces and nephews, Deanna, Dennis, Jr., Joseph, Anthony, Joyce, Sarah, Emily, Shannon, and Elizabeth; great niece and nephew, Penelope and Dylan; brother’s-in-law, Jake (Eileen) Rule and Richard Rule; goddaughter, Lynette; and many extended family members and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital for their compassionate care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will be private. Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018 at CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New England Donor Services at https://www.classy.org/give/162811/#!/donation/checkout. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
HRH Prince Abdul Ali Seraj, Age 73, of Kabul Afghanistan and Milford, Connecticut, beloved Father, Husband and Baba Jan, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018.Burial Services with prayers will be held Friday Morning July 13 at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Milford, CT.
Robert F. Sveda, 83, of Milford passed away on July 27, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 18, 1935, in New Haven to the late Frank and Margaret (Scanlon) Sveda. A 1954 graduate of West Haven High School, he made his mark on the soccer and baseball fields as well as the basketball court and was inducted into the West Haven High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. Robert attended the University of Bridgeport, where he played both soccer (All-New England Honorable Mention and captain senior year) and baseball, and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Robert played baseball for six years in the West Haven Twilight League, later receiving its Gold Bat Award. He also played Greater New Haven Baseball as well as fast-pitch softball for West End Market. After serving in the Army for six months, Robert went on to become a physical education teacher and coach at Newtown High School from 1959 until his retirement in 1992. He also served as the school’s athletic director for 28 years, and his sports program was considered one of the best in its conference. During his tenure he doubled the school’s teams from nine to 20 sports. His coaching record speaks for itself — girls’ softball (a 247-103 record), boys’ soccer (153-56-19) and girls’ soccer (a program he founded, 58-9-1). Robert earned numerous awards for his work. In 1989, he was named the New York Daily News Softball Coach of the Year and was honored with a ceremony at home plate in a game at Yankee Stadium. In 1991, he was named Newtown Bee Sportsman of the Year. Off the athletic fields, his passions included trips to Saratoga, fishing and crabbing, bike riding and the Knights of Columbus golf league. Post-retirement, his favorite times were spent with his grandchildren–celebrating holidays, teaching them to fish, attending cheer competitions, baseball games and trips to Disney. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Eleanor (Morabito); three cherished daughters, Juliann Lutinski (Steven) of Easton, Karen Sveda (John Malster) of Winchester, MA, and Kristen Moore (Devin) of North Branford; four grandchildren he adored more than anything in the world, Maegan and Ryan Lutinski and Claire and Quinn Malster; a much-loved sister-in-law and brother-in-law; and some very close and special friends from Milford, West Haven and Newtown. His good friend, Ameesha Stone, was his ray of sunshine each morning for the past two years. Robert was predeceased by a brother, John. The family will receive relatives and friends at Smith Funeral Home, 135 N. Broad Street, Milford, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, from 4-6:30 p.m., with a memorial service following from 6:30-7 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert’s honor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, at wish.org. To leave online condolences, please visit georgejsmithandson.com.
Mr. Andrew Toross, 93, of Orange, CT, beloved husband of the late Esther S. Toross, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Son of the late Araxy and Enoch Toross, he was born on July 6, 1925 in New York, NY.
On Saturday July 14th, 2018 Tina, of Orange, passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Ann Werner entered into eternal rest on Friday July 6, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness with her husband Gary by her side. Born on January 6, 1950 in Bridgeport, Mary Ann was predeceased by her father Arthur Warner and sister Patricia Longo. She is survived by her mother Eileen Warner. Mary Ann leaves to cherish her memory three children; David Werner of Bridgeport, Stephen Werner and his wife Ruth of Milford, Deborah Werner and her fiancé Jason of Derby, several nieces and nephews.
Margaret Ehlert Wright died July 20, 2018 in her home on Walnut Beach in Milford, CT, at the age of 92. She was locally famous for her daily six mile walks on Silver Sands beach boardwalk, which she continued into her 90’s. Margaret was the last survivor and the youngest of nine children born to Mary LaHue and William Ehlert in the Sunset District of San Francisco, CA. One favorite childhood story was told of tackling the endless ironing; she and her sisters Dotty and Virginia would set up two ironing boards, while the third sister would read aloud to all. She is survived by her husband, William Wright Jr, who met her in San Francisco during World War II. They married and moved to Bridgeport CT where they raised four children. Margaret retired from the Bridgeport Town Clerk’s office in 1984, with distinction and a commendation for meritorious service from the Mayor of Bridgeport.Margaret had a contagious laugh, was a voracious reader and a strong swimmer. She was famous for writing letters with enclosures of newspaper clippings, sent to family and friends from coast to coast. She was also a woman of all seasons. Walks in foggy, misty, or rainy weather reminded her of San Francisco, but she came to enjoy CT too. Her first snowfall in CT found her dancing in the yard, holding the corners of her apron to catch snowflakes.
Her family extends appreciation for the care in the last year of her life to her dear friends Esther and Luciana, as well as Tracy, Louis and Emma and the staff from Seacrest Retirement Center. Margaret often boasted that she had been “accepted to Yale”; per her request, upon her death, her body went to Yale for medical research purposes. Instead of a memorial service or flowers, her daughter, Marilyn, and granddaughter, Melody, hope you will take a walk or a swim, eat a lobster roll, or write a letter to a loved one, with a smile and memory of her in your heart.
Shirley J. York, age 85, a life-long Milford resident, passed away in her home on Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William Astram and Helen Garvey Jones, and step-daughter of the late Russell Jones. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she devoted her life to her family. Mrs. York is survived by her son William York and his wife Kathy of Georgia, daughters Kathy McLeod of Richmond, VT, Karen Griswold and Sharon York, both of Milford, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, brother Alan Jones, sister Virginia Burns, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and step-father, she was predeceased by her loving husband Harold J. York, and brothers William Astram, Russell, Roger, and Richard Jones. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a funeral service at 10 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 135 Broad Street, Milford, CT. Interment will follow in King’s Highway Cemetery, Milford. To leave condolences or for directions please visit our website at www.georgejsmithandson.com.
Anne C. Zagajeski, 89, of Milford, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2018. Born on September 8, 1928 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Zagajeski. Anne leaves behind many loving family members and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 6, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Gabriel Church (Saint Raphael Parish) 26 Broad Way, Milford. Interment will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford. Friends and family may call that morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at The CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. To view the full obituary and leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.