Barsczewski, Elene “Lee”
Lee enjoyed gardening, crafting and being a nurse. Nothing brought her more joy than taking care of others, especially her family. She will be missed by many.
Lee is survived by her children, Sharon (Ronald) Barnabei, Richard (Tracey) Barsczewski, Jr., Bruce (Deanna) Barsczewski, Wendy (Lyndon) Washington; her grandchildren, Elene Barnabei and Christopher (Leesa) Barnabei, Brittany (William) Wilcox, Maya, Cole and Kristina Barsczewski, Barbara (Justin) Leonard, Jordan and Tyler Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Church, 32 Jewett St., Ansonia, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at Mt. St. Peter Cemetery, 219 New Haven Ave., Derby, CT. To access the broadcast, please go to the website: www.nextlevellivestream.com the click on the button that says, “Go to Today’s Livestream”.
Friends and family may call on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Due to gathering restrictions, only 25 people will be allowed inside at a time. Masks and social distancing will be required. The gathering will be livestreamed, to view livestream please visit https://oneroomstreaming.com/ and use Event ID: Codywhitefh and Password: AJFYPX. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elene’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. To leave online condolences, please visit www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Beecher, MaryAnn
There will be a visitation on Friday, January 29th from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in KINGDOM LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1455 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford. A Service will be held in Kingdom Life Church following the visitation. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beth-El, Milford. The Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
Bradley, Kevin
Brighina, Margaret S.
Margaret S. Brighina, 65, of Milford, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021. Born on July 3, 1955 in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Susan Saccone.
Margaret loved flowers, cooking, Betty Boop and vacationing in Disney World.
Margaret leaves behind her children, Saverio Jr., Joseph, and Melissa Brighina; granddaughter, Giana Brighina; siblings, James and John Slein; and former husband, Saverio Brighina, Sr.
Services will be private at this time. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460.
Brown, Jeraldine A.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford. Due to gathering restrictions, only 25 people are allowed inside at a time and masks are required. A Sharing of Memories will be celebrated via livestream on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
To view livestream, visit www.oneroomlivestreaming.com; use username: Codywhitefh and password: AMUXMA. To view the full obituary, please visit www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Carra, Eleanor B.
Eleanor was retired from the Bic Pen Corporation. She enjoyed her retirement years cooking and baking for her family, she was famous for her lasagna and holiday dinners. Eleanor’s home was always filled with love and laughter, and she took great pride in her meticulous house keeping. Being a wife, mother, and grandmother were her greatest joys in life. You could always find her in the afternoon with a nice cup of tea watching her soap operas with her beloved Golden Retriever Ginger. She loved sitting in her back yard enjoying time with her husband. She was a longtime parishioner of Saint Ann’s Church and a devout Catholic.
Eleanor is survived by her devoted and loving daughter, Rose DiBlase and her husband Frank; her granddaughter, Janelle Murray and her husband Dana. She was predeceased by her son, Pasquale “Butch” Carra Jr. Eleanor is also survived by her sister, Patricia Filanowski and her husband Samuel; and her brother, Frank Dean and his wife Natividad; brother in law, Joseph Carra and his wife Lois of Dunmore, PA; many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Eleanor was proud to be the oldest of sixteen children and was predeceased by her thirteen younger siblings.
A walk through wake will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Due to gathering size restrictions, only 25 people are allowed inside at a time and masks are required. Burial will be private. A Funeral Mass will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Foundation at www.stjude.com. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Clark, Bonnie
Bonnie (Beverly) Clark peacefully entered into eternal rest at home with her best friend by her side on January 25th, 2021. A bright shining light in this world, Bonnie’s focus on love, joy, and positivity brought smiles to all she met and she will be deeply missed.
Bonnie loved all of her family and friends fiercely, and her enormous heart, strong shoulders, and many “Bonnieisms” boosted the spirits of anyone fortunate enough to know her.
Bonnie joins her parents, Anne Coleman and William Miller, as well as her brother, Michael Miller, in heaven. She leaves behind her beloved husband Henry Clark; daughters, Shaileen Landsberg, Maureen (Daniel) Lucas, and Christine Stanton; and five beloved grandchildren, Coleman (Nicole) Hathaway, Henry Lucas, Gavin Lucas, Ted Stanton, and Amelia Stanton. She also leaves her sister Mary (Van Hendrickson) Miller, and niece Julie Hendrickson.
Bonnie’s love of music, art, board games, and the written word brought her great happiness. She was a talented pianist and painter, wrote beautiful poetry and prose, and continually won at her favorite games of Yahtzee and Scrabble. Bonnie adored her hometown of Milford as well as her home away from home, Newport, RI.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford. 25 people are allowed inside at a time and masks are required. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on TUESDAY, February 2, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Saint Mary Church (Precious Blood Church), 70 Gulf St., Milford (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Due to gathering restrictions, only 100 people can be in attendance and masks will be required. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beth-El Center at https://bethelmilford.org/website/publish/help/index.php?13 or the Milford Arts Council at https://milfordarts.org/donate in Bonnie’s memory.
Comer, Robert John
Robert John Comer (Rod Ice), 79, of Milford, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021. Born on August 2, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late John and Annie (Guerin) Comer.
The original plan for Rod Ice’s departure was to let him go on a walk about on a cold winter’s day with a nice scotch and pull a “Here’s Johnny.” Obviously, God had different plans after his cocktail party on Friday night with his closest friends.
The best way to remember Bobby is to pour a road soda, listen to a Johnny Mathis song, put on a cowboy hat and jump in a kayak, dance, dance, dance, hug someone and make it count.
Since this family has an attachment disorder, Rod Ice is going to be cremated and continue his weekly cocktail hour with us. If you want to celebrate Rod Ice, since he decided the cocktails up above have a better pour, please raise one for him and tell someone that you love them. Make sure it’s a good pour and with someone you love, because in Rod Ice’s own words, “Nothing is more important than family”.
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de Nicolo, Gioacchino
Gioacchino “Nino” de Nicolo, age 90, beloved husband of 60 years to Constance E. (Sherwood) de Nicolo of Milford, entered peaceful rest on January 20, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 23, 1930 in Terlizzi, Bari, Italy and was the son of the late Pietro and Anna (Albrizio) de Nicolo. Mr. de Nicolo was a land surveyor for the City of Milford for over 30 years before his retirement and continued in private practice until 2020. Nino was a longtime active member of the Milford Lions Club.
In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves five sons: Pietro and his wife, Sandra; Charles; Paul; Andrew and his wife Jaimie; and Daniele, twelve grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He also leaves his brother, Donato and his wife Jane, and five sisters, Carmela Barry and her spouse John, Angela Garisto, Lucia de Nicolo, Vittoria Campanale and her spouse Rocco, and Rita Lugogo. His sister, Mariantonia de Leo predeceased him.
Services will be held in private.
Golod, Gary Michael
Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Infant Church in Orange FRIDAY MORNING at 10:00. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven. There will be NO CALLING HOURS. Memorial contributions may be made to: Treasurer Town of Orange, C/O The Tracy Bunch, 525 Orange Center Rd., Orange, CT 06477. Arrangements are in care of the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven. Sign Gary’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.
Grossfeld, Muriel
Muriel spent the majority of her lifetime as an accomplished gymnast. She was an 18 times National Champion and member of the US Olympic Team in ’56, ’60, and ’64. After her third Olympics, Muriel retired as an athlete and began her pursuit fulfilling her longtime dream of making the US a world power in gymnastics. She went on to conduct training camps, became head coach for the US Olympic Team in ’68 and ’72, and even established the first private gymnastics’ school for women in the US which was located here in Milford, CT.
Muriel’s involvement in the sport did not stop there; she judged many national championships, international competitions, and the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Muriel is one of only two American women to ever compete, coach, and judge the Olympic Games. Her achievements in the world of gymnastics are too numerous to list however it is needless to say that Muriel’s influence in the sport paved the way for gymnasts today.
In her personal time, Muriel enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her many animals. She had an affinity for dachshund dogs, which she owned many throughout her life. She will be missed deeply by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Muriel leaves behind her brother, Bruce, of Apollo Beach, FL; friend, George Ward; and many friends and fellow athletes she met throughout her lifetime.
A Graveside service will take place on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. at Milford Cemetery, 35 Gulf St., Milford. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muriel Grossfeld Scholarship Fund at Southern Connecticut University, New Haven, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Guccione, Vincent C.
Vincent leaves behind his brother, Peter Pauneto of Texas; brother-in-law, John Sporko; nephew, Anthony Sporko; niece, Anne Pauneto; and his best friend, Nick Buccitti. He was predeceased by his siblings, Gladys Sporko, Judy Pauneto, Jerry Guccione, and James Pauneto.
Friends and family may pay their respects on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Due to gathering size limitations, only 25 people will be allowed in the building at one time. Masks and social distancing will be required. A Graveside Service will follow at 11:45 a.m. at St. Michael Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Ave., Stratford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Guzowski, Barbara R.
Barbara graduated from Holy Cross Academy in Manhattan, NY in 1952 with honors. She went on to work in a variety of industries in administrative support before she found her niche working in the banking industry, in the trust department at Citytrust, New Haven, where she developed many friendships. She loved nature and walks along the beach and to travel the beautiful Northeast and Italy. Her most cherished pastime was to be with her family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, full of love and affection and had a great sense of humor. Her strength and perseverance throughout her life is a testament to the love of her children. We will miss her terribly and will cherish all our happy times together.
Barbara is survived by her children, Stephan (Mary) Guzowski, David (Gina) Guzowski, and Jacqueline (Paul) Torcellini; her grandchildren, Stephanie (Michael) Giacco, Melissa (Chris) Marino, David Jr. and Gabriella Guzowski, Orion, and Sabrina Torcellini; her great-grandchildren, Joseph Giacco and Violette Guzowski; and many nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph and Barry Rava.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Noon at Saint Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish), 70 Gulf St., Milford. Only 100 people are allowed inside the church at once due to gathering restrictions and masks will be required. Interment will be private. Friends and family may call AT THE CHURCH from 10:30 until noon mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Harrigan, Veronica J.
Veronica J. Harrigan, 94, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Milton “Harry” Harrigan, Sr., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021. Born on May 16, 1926 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Kuhar) Mihelik.
Veronica “Vern” was a graduate of Stratford High School. During WWII, She trained to be a nurse’s aide in Milford to help in any way she could in the war effort. She then worked at Singers in Bridgeport where she met her future husband. After marrying, Vern worked for a short period of time at AVCO Lycoming in Stratford, now Textron. She lived in Lordship for over 50 years. Vern was an avid walker, averaging 4-5 miles per day, walking throughout the Lordship area and along Long Beach, Short Beach, and Russian Beach. Her husband Harry could seldom keep up with her. Vern loved classical music, polka music, and dancing to polka songs. She was a loving, attentive, and supportive mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family meant everything to her. She loved life and all it had to offer her.
Vern spent her final years at the Newtown Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Sandy Hook. She was involved in many of the activities offered there, especially singing and dancing. Many of the staff members, nurses, and aides got to know her very well and were very familiar with her playful antics. Watching Vern dance and sing was always a treat for everybody. And if the other residents weren’t participating, she was quick to encourage them to join in the fun. She had a great sense of humor and it wasn’t unusual while having a conversation with her that if you said, “Who knows….”she would quickly reply, “The Shadow knows”. Hats-off and a very special thank you to the administrative, nursing, and hospice staffs at Newtown Rehab. All of them knew Vern very well and were happy to interact with her on a regular basis. The truth is that you couldn’t help but interact with Vern, she was just that kind of person.
Veronica is survived by her children, Milton (Lisa) Harrigan and Karen (Rory) Clark; her grandchildren, Kathleen (Robert) Ingellis, Patrick Harrigan, Brittany (Christopher) Jackson, Jessica (Lance) Churchill, and Crystal Davies, sister-in-law Jean Mihelik, numerous nieces and nephews; and her great-grandchildren, Jackson and Landon Churchill, and Marvin Ingellis. In addition to her husband, Veronica was predeceased by her seven siblings; five sisters – Elizabeth Giacomazzi, Ethel Tomas, Mary Sepelak, Christina Kochis, and Cecilia Gannon, and two brothers – Joseph Mihelik and George Mihelik; and by her grandson, Ryan Clark.
Due to current restrictions, services will be held at a later date.
Homa, Albert J.
Albert served his country in the US Army from 1943 to 1947 as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal and the Distinguished Unit Citation. He worked many years as a woodworker. Albert was an avid golfer who also loved the NY Mets and NY Giants. He played softball with the Knights of Columbus when his children were young, and in his later years was a member of St. Mary Choir.
In addition to his wife, Albert is survived by his children, Ruthann Perrotta, Debbie Lowy, Dave (Arlene) Homa, Mark (Phyllis) Homa, Daniel (Tammy) Homa and Matthew (Christine) Homa; grandchildren, Melissa (Mauro) Biondi, Mattia (Danielle Buccola) Perrotta, Ryan (Maria) Homa, James (Stephannie) Homa, Jennifer (Karl) Hoffmeister, Allison (Alan) Forgette, Christine (Alex Stoner) Homa, Tim (Stephanie) Homa, Thomas (Brittany) Homa, Helen (Donnie) McCarthy, and Albert Homa; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, William Homa, Helen Pawlak, George Homa and Mary Komar.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish), 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT. Masks and social distancing will be required. Burial will be private. The family is being compassionately cared for by Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Isdale, Ian
1927-2021. Dates with a dash. Summarizing a life of places and names, but fails to convey the joy in life and innate kindness that was embodied by Ian Isdale of North Branford, formerly of Orange, CT and Ashfield, MA.
The world lost a bit of sunlight when Ian passed on February 5, 2021 after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma leaving behind such precious memories and ragged holes in the hearts of all those that knew and loved him.
Ian was the only child of John Skinner Isdale, inventor of the Gillette Adjustable Safety Razor, and Winifred Clara Gillingham Isdale of Meriden, CT. Ian was, above all, truly a good man. He was kind, he loved his family, his friends, his country, and always had a smile and tried to be of good cheer. He was quiet, intellectually curious, and engaged in technology throughout his life. He was proud of his service in the US Army Air Corps and maintained his love of radios throughout his life. He graduated from Tri-State College in Angola, IN, returning to CT and marrying his dear Mary Ann Kinne in 1950.
They had a long and happy marriage, first living in New Haven and then Orange, and raising three children together. Ian had a great career with travel beyond what he ever expected, employed by Honeywell, Beckman Instruments, Bell & Howell Microcircuits, Ledu, then with his own independent sales rep business.
He enjoyed camping, sailing on Long Island Sound, and always could be found in his workshop or garage surrounded by his latest projects, continuing to tinker and repair radios, and anything else that needed fixing until shortly before his death. He loved Mozart, Bach, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. He always enjoyed attending a country fair, especially the Orange Agricultural Fair where he would show his Corvairs or tractors, and enjoyed working in the Historical Tool Booth explaining what each tool was used for and talking with everyone.
Ian’s happy place was a farm in Ashfield, MA which he and Mary Ann purchased in the late 1970s and spent many happy days. Ian could always be found working with his tractors in the meadows and woods. He met his mid-life nemesis with a family of beavers and they continued a good-natured rivalry for ownership of the creek. The beavers won and Ian learned to enjoy the birds and wildflowers that flourished in his lost meadow, now a marsh.
In 2010, they moved to Evergreen Woods where Ian took on leadership roles within the community, reconnected with old friends, and made many new ones. After the loss of Mary Ann in 2016, Ian stayed active, enjoying walks, and continuing to work his farm as long as possible.
Ian’s predisposition for kindness with no strings attached had a huge impact on his family who remains immensely grateful for his presence in their lives and the joys he shared. He is survived by son, John (Jolene) Isdale of Newtown, CT, son, Gerald Isdale of Haiku, Maui, HI, daughter, M. Holly Isdale of Hawley, PA and NYC, NY; grandchildren: Abby Ryan, Jack Ryan, Eddy Isdale, Brian Isdale, Justin (Paty) Durelli, Jennifer Durelli and Hayley Isdale, several nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
We offer our sincere thanks to the many friends who visited or called Ian during the COVID lockdown and his illness, his doctors and nurses at Yale New Haven Oncology and at Connecticut Hospice were without peer in his journey. We are especially grateful to Iris Kuerbitz and Carolyn Proctor for their friendship, love and care they provided to him.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate Ian’s life and allow us to gather free of COVID restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Orange Congregational Church Nursery School.
Jermain, Catherine Ann
She was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 19th, 1928 and was the daughter of F. James and Elizabeth S. Keane. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Lou Andersen, Elizabeth Collins, Thomas Keane and Margaret DeLasho, and son-in-law, Daniel S. Davis.
Catherine Ann received her BSN from St. Joseph College in West Hartford, CT and a Master’s from The University of Bridgeport. She taught nursing for more than 30 years at St. Vincent’s College of Nursing.
A memorial service celebrating her life will take place later this summer. Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to The John Rigely Food Pantry, c/o St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT 06460. 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.
Kennedy, Shirley Ann
Kos, John Thomas II
John Kos, 59, of Milford, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021. John was born on September 13, 1961, in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late John and Anna Kos. John graduated from Jonathan Law High and was a member of their track team. He received his Bachelors Degree from Albertus Magnus College. His working career consisted of jobs at Avco, SoBe, Pepsi, and most recently at Stop & Shop.
John is survived by his siblings, Anne Scovill, Bob Kos, Peggy Moleski and Mary Kos; several nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and great nephews.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at a walk through visitation on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Due to gathering size restrictions, only 25 people are allowed in the building at one time. Masks and social distancing will be required. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Ave., Stratford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT THE CEMETERY).
Law, Curtis O.
After serving 10 years in the United States Air Force, he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Management from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio and a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from Ohio State, which led him to become an avid Buckeye football fan.
He was the proud father of Sheryl Abernathy of Columbus, Ohio, Donald Law of Louisville, Kentucky, Letitia Stones of Lakeland, Florida and Yvette Law of New Britain, Connecticut and grandfather to John Harrington Jr. and Sharina Harrington of Columbus. Curt had five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is beloved by Paul Mayer, Candace’s brother and Janet LeDoyen, her sister, nephews and niece and great nephews and nieces.
Curt was a voracious life-long learner, especially when it came to his passions for photography, golf, and saxophone. He read insatiably, took classes and private instruction continually, shared enthusiastically and practiced joyfully! He and Candace had photography work accepted online by Social Documentary Network, entitled “Bridgeport CT in the Time of COVID-19.”
Together he and Candace created peaceful and glorious gardens at their home. They savored spending time tending, enhancing, putzing and luxuriating there, often enjoying meals together or with family and friends, or reading by the fountain. Summertime would also find them basking outside, picnicking with friends at jazz or classical concerts, at the beach, or enjoying walks through downtown.
As the Executive Director of the Norwalk Housing Authority for 43 years, his accomplishments were recognized as being among some of the best in the nation, bringing recognition to the agency and its staff. Curt’s vision of supporting residents in their efforts to achieve a life of prosperity and financial independence led him to develop educational programs for public housing residents that extended from kindergarten through graduate school. This culture of educational achievement led to the formation of what grew to become the largest and most generous college and graduate school public housing scholarship program in the nation. Students from Norwalk Housing not only studied locally, many traveled to other states and some to other countries for their education. While students of the program included several who achieved advanced degrees, Curt was as proud of the chef who memorized all his recipes to overcome his learning challenges as he was of the medical doctor. The college scholarship program received praise from the Harvard Business School Club of Fairfield County when it conducted an in-depth study of the outcome of scholarship recipients.
Curt received local, state and federal awards but was most proud of receiving the M. Justin Herman Memorial Award for the Outstanding Professional of the Year from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials in 2014. This award was an acknowledgement of Curt as an innovator and leader who redefined public housing from its narrow role of housing provider to a broader vehicle that included easily accessible education and job training for all family members. Housing became a launching pad rather than a landing place under his direction.
A firm believer in “if you don’t try, you won’t succeed,” and despite knowledgeable professional advice to the contrary, he choose to apply for HUD’s highly competitive national Choice Neighborhood Program. In 2014, Norwalk received one of only three nationwide $30 million awards that transformed Washington Village, Connecticut’s oldest public housing site into Soundview Landing, a vibrant mixed-income community. HUD’s Choice Neighborhood grant to the Housing Authority is the largest grant ever received in Norwalk. Soundview Landing, costing a total of 185 million dollars, has resulted in over 600 million dollars of new investment in the neighborhood and improved the lives of many Washington Village families.
While a warrior, Curt was always a Gentleman Crusader who attracted talented people to embrace his vision and dedicate their work to his quest. He lives on in the people’s lives who will forever breathe easier because he has lived. He has made us all better people.
Funeral services are private. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Housatonic Community College Foundation, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604, for scholarships for students pursuing an Art degree where Curt studied. The family is being compassionately cared for by Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Makower, Geraldine A.
Geraldine A. “Geri” Makower, age 71 of Shelton and formerly of Milford, beloved wife of the late Mark Makower, entered peaceful rest on January 29, 2021 at Griffin Health in Derby. She was born on May 11, 1949 in Pennsylvania. Geri previously worked as a nurse’s aid at Golden Hill Health Care Center but most of all, raising her family. Geri Volunteered at Milford Hospital for many years providing hand and foot massages to the patients through the Tender Touch Program. She enjoyed volunteering at Harmony’s school in the library. She was also very involved with the Housatonic Girl Scout Council and Camp Katoya in Milford.Geri is survived by two devoted daughters, Sue Verkamp and her husband Tim and their son, Henry of FL and Linda Stubbs and her husband Christopher of Shelton and their daughter, Harmony Stubbs who lovingly called her “Nonni” and her brother, Joseph Szulczewski and sister in law, Karen Makower. The family would like to thank the nurse’s and staff at Griffin Hospital for the compassion and wonderful care given to their mom. Services will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler Street, Shelton, CT 06484. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
Marquis, Mary Jane
Mary Jane Marquis, 87, of Orange, beloved wife of Maynard Marquis, Sr. for 61 years, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. Mary Jane was born in Middletown to the late Joseph and Mary (Secuso) Settipane.
She graduated Middletown High School and shared many fond memories of being a cheerleader there. She attended Hillyer College and worked at the Hartford Electric Company helping to support her parents and sending her brother to medical school.
After marrying the love of her life, Maynard, it became her passion to support her husband and family. She valued education. Her planning and support were essential in her husband receiving his graduate degree from Yale, her son graduating medical school and her daughter graduating college. After her children were grown, she obtained her Real Estate License.
She enjoyed caring and playing with her young grandchildren, providing fond memories of nurturing and fun. She enjoyed walking on the beach, listening to Straus Waltzes, and hunting bargains.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Maynard Marquis Jr., (Ursula) and daughter, Mary Jane Marquis, three grandchildren, Colby Collier and Nicole and Matthew Marquis, sisters, Carmelina O’Brien, Alvera Marino and Jeanette Laveglia and many nieces and nephews. Mary Jane is predeceased by her brothers, Guy and Joseph Settipane.
A private graveside service will be held at State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.
Martaus, Rudolph “Rudy” Joseph Jr.
Rudolph “Rudy” Joseph Martaus, Jr., (also known to many as Mike), 78, of Milford, beloved husband of 30 years to Arlene Martaus, passed away on February 5, 2021. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Rudolph Sr. and Gertrude Martaus.
Rudy had a successful career of 43 years of railroad service at Metro North. He was a kind and gentle soul who loved his family, including his feline companions.
Along with his wife, Rudy leaves behind his sister, Barbara Pitt; nephews, Fred (wife Kim) Pitt and Michael Pitt; and cousins, Laura Maine, Carole Rahmlow, Walter, Joey, Ron, Mark, and Edmond Kowalski, and Deborah McGran. He also leaves behind Matthew (wife Megan) Rosano, Marcus (wife Laura) Rosano, and Mary (husband Tony) Franco whom he loved as his own as well as their eight children.
Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or to a charitable organization of your preference.
Moreno, Jeniffer Ileana Valenzuela
Jeniffer Ileana Valenzuela Moreno, 43, of Milford, beloved wife of Fernando Gutierrez, entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2021. Born on September 18, 1977 in Mexico City, Mexico, she was the daughter of Manuel Valenzuela and Patricia Moreno.
Jenny is survived by the love of her life Fernando, and beautiful daughters Sarah and Ana. Fernando and Jenny had a beautiful 18-year love story. Jenny and Fernando’s love for each other proved there is still true love in this world. Through the good times and the hard, their love for one another remained steadfast.
Jenny was a dedicated mother to Ana and Sarah; she treasured every moment of being a mother. She loved to be part of their lives, particularly loved seeing new sites, trying new things, and enjoying adventures with her girls and Fernando.
Our beautiful Jenny lit up the room with her infectious laugh and true sense of humor. Her grace, outgoing personality and culinary talents made her a true hostess. A loyal friend to all, Jenny stood by her friends and family through the good times and the bad times. She was not only the first person to tell someone to put their chin up and weather the storm but also the first to celebrate life’s small victories. Jenny enjoyed the holidays especially when spent with her extended family in Mexico. Jenny’s love made people better humans and her impact on friends and family will live on.
Along with her husband and parents, Jeniffer is survived by her children, Sarah, and Ana; siblings, Olga, Manuel, and Luis; nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her grandparents Manuel Valenzuela, Maria Clara Gallegos, Enrique Moreno, and Alicia Jaime.
She will forever be remembered for her love of life and her resilient spirit; we cherish the gift of having Jenny in our life.
Due to the gathering restrictions due to the pandemic, services will be private at this time. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home,107 Broad street, Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jenny’s name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to help fight Breast Cancer.
Murphy, Edward Patrick
Edward Patrick Murphy, 85, of Milford, beloved husband of 54 years to Dorene (Samsel) Murphy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Born on September 19, 1935 in Boston, MA, Ed was the son of the late Edward L. and Marie (Holland) Murphy.
Ed was a graduate of Milford High School and shortly thereafter proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Upon leaving the service, he was employed with the Norden Division of United Technology in the area of field service and sales, eventually hiring his wife-to-be as his secretary. They both left their work with Norden five years later to begin a family and to fulfill Ed’s desire to run his own business, which he did opening the Salt Meadow Shell service station and auto repair on Lordship Boulevard, Stratford.
Ed loved all things Boston Red Socks and UCONN Women’s Basketball. He had a life-long passion for nature and the outdoors and spent as many vacations as possible camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing and exploring; bringing with his family anyone interested in joining the caravan.
He was an enthusiastic contributor to the life at the Wildermere Beach Congregational Church, over the years, serving as Council President, Deacon, Lay Leader, Choir Member and prayer warrior. He remained an active participant as long as he could.
Ultimately, Ed cherished any time spent in the company of family and friends, and often strangers alike, enjoying conversation, stories and laughter.
In addition to his loving wife, Ed is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Daniel Niver III; his sister and brother-in-law in Florida, Mary Ann and Roland Jim Montgomery; including many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Robert Polek.
The family wishes to acknowledge the many, gracious kindnesses offered them during this time beginning with the hospital staff, doctors, nurses, hospice care, friends and family near and far.
The previously scheduled Memorial Service for Saturday, February 13, 2021 has been CANCELED. A portion of the worship service on Sunday, February 14, 2021 will be dedicated to Ed’s memory. To join virtually please visit the church’s website, https://wbcc.freeonlinechurch.com/live.
Novak, Adele
Katherine Adele Novak passed away peacefully in her home in Orange on February 6, 2021 at the age of 100. She was born on September 7, 1920 in Manhattan, NY, to the late Burton William and Florence (Dengler) Clark.
A 1941 graduate of Cornell University, she taught at Homer Academy, NY, and during WW II served in the Signal Corps, Department of War, in Washington, D.C. as a cryptographer. After raising her children, Kathren was employed by the Yale Medical Library.
Kathren is survived by her children, Paul, Nancy and Barbara, their spouses Vivian, Robert Lyons, and Leigh Coen; four grandchildren, John Paul Novak, Megan Elizabeth Jordan and husband Bruce, Bryant Novak Coen and wife Stephanie, and Douglas Clark Coen; and by two great-grandchildren, Patrick Bruce Jordan and Everly Marlene Coen. “Kay” was predeceased by her husband Charles T. Novak, Jr. and by her sister, Carolyn Lucille Shellhammer.
All services will be private in Little Falls and Utica, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Peters, Richard J.P.
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Piper, Barbara Behn
A private memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Stratford United Methodist Church due to Covid-19 capacity restrictions. The service will be livestreamed and recorded/available on YouTube for watching later. The link will be available at www.sumcct.org. Interment will be private. For more information and to leave online condolences, visit www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
Raffone, Joseph A.
An Italian-American with a Grand Avenue swagger, Joe had a precise aim on any target that caught his attention, especially the love of his life, Carol P. Raffone. Joey and Carol, married for almost 50 years, opened Rite-Way Alarms, Inc. where many customers became part of the family. Everyone in town eventually made Rite-Way’s famous “picture wall.” Rite-Way was his baby, but let’s be clear, nobody came before Joe’s daughters Krissy (Kristin Raffone Vazquez of Draper, Utah) and Nina (Jeannine Raffone Dwyer (James P. Dwyer) of Lumberton, New Jersey). Papa Joe instilled his girls with Raffone family values that he learned alongside his siblings Eugene E. Raffone (Phyllis Raffone) of Orange, Connecticut; Lawrence Raffone (Barbara Raffone) of Milford, Connecticut; and Roberta Niwore (Ernest Niwore) of New Haven, Connecticut.
Papa Joe’s legacy continues in his grandchildren: Carolyn Angel Vazquez (17) and Arianna Noel Vazquez (13) of Draper, Utah and Sophia Marie Dwyer (15); Autumn Noelle Dwyer (13); and James P. Dwyer (11) of Lumberton, New Jersey.
Papa Joe loved fishing derbies, Sunday sauce and meatballs, fast cars, Godfather movies, his Pepsi-Cola glass (although he preferred Coca-Cola in a glass bottle), sketching, and praying his morning rosary.
His family appreciates and respects the companionship of Catherine Prete and the special bond Joe had with his “son” Jason Michaud. The family also acknowledges everyone reading this. You know how special each of you were to him.
As we raise a glass of Amaretto on the rocks…we say, “Here’s looking at you, Joe!”
A private, immediate family only service will be livestreamed on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. To view livestream please visit https://oneroomstreaming.com/ and use Event ID: Codywhitefh and Password: WNDGUQ. Burial will be private, however livestreaming will be available at that time through Jeannine Dwyer’s Facebook Live. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church in Milford. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Raucci, Thomas C.
Born November 21, 1967 in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late Paul and Helen (McGowan) Raucci, he was a Milford resident his entire life. Tom was a graduate of the Joseph A. Foran High School and had worked as a mason for Bismark Construction Company for many years. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local 1. Tom enjoyed spending time with family and friends and cheering on his favorite teams, the New York Mets and the Denver Broncos.
One of the proudest moments in Tom’s life was the birth of his daughter, Gina in 1996. They made many memories together, highlighted by driving her in the 2013 Milford St. Patrick’s Day Parade when she was Miss Emerald Isle.
Tom is survived by his daughter Gina, who he loved and adored, his former wife and dear friend Beth Carbone, his sister MaryEllen Bagley and her husband Jim, and brothers Paul and his wife Kay, Rick and his wife Barbara, and Michael and his wife Kathy all of Milford. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Rick, Kim, Annie, Becca, Jeffrey, Allie, Paige, Jill and Sarah. He also leaves aunts, cousins and a special circle of friends who stood with him through everything and his gentle giant Seamus, the Irish Wolfhound, who Tom brought to many a Milford St. Patrick’s Day Parades.
A Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church in Milford will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave online condolences, please visit www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Raymond, Mary Boyle
Mary Boyle Raymond, age 102, of Milford, beloved wife of the late John M. Raymond, died on Friday, January 22nd 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a bookkeeper for many years at Housatonic Community College. She was curious and passionate about learning new things. She loved to bowl, play bridge, and travel all over the world. She was an avid Red Sox and UCONN women’s basketball fan. Mary was a beautiful soul, loved colorful socks and had a great sense of humor. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her children: Michael A. Raymond and his wife Rana Coury Raymond of Woodbridge and Jeraldine M. Raymond and her husband Robert Relyea of Milford, six grandchildren; Dr. Christopher Raymond, Dr. James Raymond, Vanessa Raymond, Trooper Dashiell Anderson and his wife Crystal Rose Anderson, Patrick Relyea and Maryah Relyea, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mary is predeceased by her brothers, William and Raymond Boyle. There will be a walk-through visitation on Sunday January 31st from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm in THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Please follow current pandemic concerns by wearing a mask and keeping social distance. It is asked that you kindly enter the funeral home and leave through the rear doors after greeting the family to accommodate all visitors. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 1st at 10:00 am in Saint Gabriel Church (St Raphael Parish), Milford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or by donating socks to a homeless shelter. To share a memory please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
Rennie, Carole Louise
Born on the first day of spring, on March 21, 1948, to the late Carl and Barbara Bennett,
Carole was a beautiful woman with a warm soul known for her deep compassion, generosity and humor. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, including being together with family and friends. She loved her dog, Lola and four cats, Chelsea, Toby, Sofia and Jinx. Well known for her creative eye as a decorator and a green thumb, Carole delighted working in her floral and rose gardens, which attracted birds and butterflies of all kinds. She was known as the hummingbird whisperer. After settling in Stratford, Carole and Jack moved to Randolph, VT for 30 years where they tended to their “field of dreams” farm filled of animals and gardens galore. She also greatly enjoyed taking vacations with her family to St. Thomas and other beautiful islands.
Carole was greeted in heaven by her infamous husband, Jack; her parents; and her two sisters, Barbara Kowalkowski and Judith Homa. She is survived by her daughter and her partner; niece, Jessica Norton; and nephews, Adam Homa and Chester Kowalkowski. She also leaves behind her lifelong friends, Denise Carr and Billy Buhniak.
The family regrets to inform you that there will be no services held at this time, but plans a Celebration of Life in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any local animal shelter of your choice. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Reynolds, Michael
Michael graduated from Milford High School and attended Sacred Heart University. Michael worked in accounting before starting a nearly 30-year career for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier.
Michael’s interests included going to the movies, cars (at last count, he owned over 40 during his life), traveling, and spending time in New York City and Provincetown. He was an animal lover and cherished his cat, Roxy.
In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by his children, Steven (Karissa) Reynolds and Ryan Reynolds; his siblings, Patrick (Christine) Reynolds and Daniel (Cathy) Reynolds; his aunts and uncle, Anne Grant and Teresa (Kenneth) Garozzo; and several extended family members and friends.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a celebration of Michael’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to High Watch Recovery Center. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Sajdloski, Stanley P. Jr.
SaNogueira, Bj (Betty)
Bj (Betty) SaNogueira, 77, of Milford, beloved wife of Gil SaNogueira, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 3, 2021. Born on July 19, 1943, she was raised in Fairfield.
Bj was loved and admired by the entire SaNogueira family. She was a great mother and doting grandmother. Bj had made many lasting friendships from her years of work at Subway Headquarters.
Along with her loving husband, Bj is survived by her daughters, Janice SaNogueira and Cathy Mikoliczyk; and beloved granddaughter, Cara Mikoliczyk.
A walk through wake will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Due to gathering size restrictions, only 25 people will be allowed inside at a time and masks are required.
Scholl, William P.
Sheramy, Richard
Richard Sheramy, age 92, formerly of Orange, CT, died on January 03, 2021. He leaves his beloved wife of 56 years, Cecile; daughters Felice (Sheramy) Joffe and Rona Sheramy; sons-in-law Gavin Joffe and Adam Segal; and seven treasured grandchildren. A Holocaust survivor, Richard came to the United States in 1946 and shortly thereafter joined the Air Force. He earned a BA and MBA from New York University, and spent his career of more than four decades at Uniroyal, Inc. An expert in international taxation, Richard held several leadership positions overseeing Uniroyal’s global tax operations. Despite the extraordinary losses and hardships of his childhood, all who knew Richard described his kindness, optimism and joy. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Feeding America or your local food pantry.
Simpson, Gertrude (Trudy)
Gertrude (Trudy) Tremml Simpson, age 94, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Edward V. Simpson, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Trudy was born in Bronx, NY on September 26, 1926 to the late Peter and Gertrude Behrivanger Tremml. She was an active parishioner of St. Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish) for many years. Trudy worked at the Kennedys/Nyden’s clothing store at CT Post Mall and later retired from the City of Milford Registrar’s Office where she most enjoyed working with city employees and the citizens of Milford. She was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, going to the movies, and playing cards with her grandchildren. Trudy is survived by her daughter Christine Simpson, son, Gary (Beth) Simpson, cherished grandchildren, Robbie and Emily, a son Michael Simpson, a grandson and three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Peter Tremml and sister, Julia Tremml. The family would like to give their heartfelt appreciation to Carriage Green at Milford, associates and staff for their unwavering care and support they have shown Trudy. They would also like to acknowledge Milford Hospital Memorial 3 West nursing staff and doctors for their unselfish support and compassion. Services will be held in private. To leave an online condolence, please visit, www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
Smith, Ryan Carole
Ryan Carole Smith, age 33, of Beacon Falls, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 surrounded by the love of her immediate family. Beloved wife of Joel Navarro. She was the daughter of Guy and Deborah (Findley) Smith. Born in Meriden, Connecticut on October 6, 1987.
Ryan was a graduate of Brookfield High School. She helped run her family’s construction businesses. She enjoyed spending her free time with family and spoiling her niece and nephews. She loved being home with her husband, Joel, and their dog, Sophie. A wife, daughter, step mom, sister, aunt and friend, she was loved by everyone who was blessed to know her.
In addition to her husband Joel, and her parents Guy and Debbie, Ryan is survived by her siblings, Guy (Dana) Smith, Chelsey (Robert) Carbone; her nephews, Bobby Carbone, Guy Smith III (G3) and Mila Smith; her step daughters, Valerie Navarro and Yarielys Alvarado; her mother-in-law, Irma Centeno, maternal grandmother, Shirley Findley; several aunts and uncles; and her many loving cousins.
In light of the circumstances surrounding Ryan’s death (Covid) we have made the decision not to have calling hours. Ryan was adamant about keeping her family safe from this horrific virus.
We would love nothing more than meeting every single person who was in Ryan’s life but we know she would never want anyone in harm’s way.
A private burial with family will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in Ryan’s name to The Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses to help the amazing hero’s, like the ones that have helped Ryan in her final days and hours.
Soldi, Colleen (Kerrigan)
Stevens, David Hart
Mr. Stevens was connected to many of the area’s institutions, having been the President of Stevens Auto Group, the Milford Chamber of Commerce, Milford Rotary, and the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association. He was an avid supporter of many of the community’s charities including the Boys and Girls Club of Milford, United Way, and the Red Cross.
Born to the late William and Carolyn McIntosh Stevens, Mr. Stevens was raised in West Falmouth, MA and Milford, CT. He went on to Georgetown University to pursue his business degree. After graduating, he joined Deloitte and Touche as a senior tax accountant before taking over his family business in 1986.
He was an exceptional golfer, enthusiastic art collector, lifelong learner and loved spending time on Martha’s Vineyard with his family and friends.
Survived by his loving children, Nathaniel, Samuel, and Lucy and granddaughter Sky. Loving brother to William Jr., Dana and predeceased by Robert M. Stevens. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear friend to many. Forever in our hearts. Please join us for a Memorial Gathering for David on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT. Only 25 people are allowed in at a time and masks are required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys & Girls Club of Milford. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Thomas, John
John Thomas, age 61, beloved husband of Gladys Hughes for 40 years, entered peaceful rest on January 27, 2021. He was born on February 2, 1959 in Milford and is the son of the late Vincent and Betty (Cobb) Thomas. John was a toolmaker at Sikorsky for the past 33 years. He loved fishing, especially with his grandchildren, and loved watching them play any sport. In addition to his wife, John leaves four daughters, Tara Marie Surel (Chris) of Madison, Angela Rose Thomas of East Haven, Christina Ann Hurd (Michael) of Milford and Johna Melodie Derosier (James) of Seymour and is predeceased by his cherished daughter Sharon Teresa Thomas. He is also survived by his thirteen grandchildren, Shauna, Charlee, Kaylee and Travis Brotherton, Tyler and MaKayla Dowdy, Mikey, Emily and Joey Hurd, Dusk Derosier, Sharon DeCarlo, Olivia Derosier and Brenda (Dodd) Yates. He also leaves his brother Ken Thomas of New Milford and Rose Thomas of Milford and so many first cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother and sister, Vincent and Sally Thomas. A walk through visitation will be held onCHANGED to WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE, MILFORD, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, Feb. 4th at 10:00 a.m. (DIRECTLY) at St. Ann Church (St. Raphael Parish), 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford. Social Distancing and Masks will be required during the services. Interment will be private. To share a memory please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
Turkalo, Lada
Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine to a geneticist and a schoolteacher, Lada survived communist oppression as a child, fled to Western Europe during WWII, and then immigrated to the United States. She graduated from Hollywood High School and then moved to New York City with her parents when her father secured a professorship at Columbia University.
Lada met Dr. Jaroslav Turkalo in a displaced persons camp in Germany, married in New York in 1952, and settled in Orange, CT in 1964. A fun loving, compassionate and gifted woman, she loved to dance, entertain, and explore international locations. She traveled the world with her husband and then children, was fluent in many languages and was an active member in the Ukrainian-American community. Her occupations were diverse including work at the NY Times, in real estate, with a travel agency, and as an office manager for her husband’s medical practice.
Predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Lada is survived by her children, Marko and Tasia; and granddaughters, Jennifer and Natalie.
Due to Covid restrictions, Panakheda and funeral services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a contribution in her memory, can donate to the Ukrainian Academy of Arts & Sciences which her father established and who became the first president from 1950-1959: Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S., Inc., 206 West 100th Street, New York, NY 10025, Tel-212-222-1866, http://uvan.org.
Please visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com to express condolences online.
Van Hise, Trevor
Vignola, Giovannia “Joanne”
Wadyka, Cheryl L.
Wagner, Michael E.
He graduated from Milford High School, class of 1969. He went on to the University of Colorado, in Boulder, and then received a Masters of Science in Economics at Southern Connecticut State University. Michael enjoyed skiing and loved nature. He traveled the world extensively. Jesse, Michael’s golden retriever, was his very best friend.
He is survived by his brother, Andrew L. Wagner Jr. and his wife Ellen of Branford, CT and his sister, Jane Wagner Davis and her husband Jeff, of Clinton, CT.
Due to the pandemic, a private service will be held with love. The family was compassionately cared for by Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.