Albera, Lawrence Frank Jr.
Lawrence Frank Albera, Jr., 93, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Irene Albera, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020. Born on August 28, 1926 in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Catherine and Lawrence F. Albera, Sr.
Lawrence honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was an active parishioner at Saint Gabriel Church in Milford. In his spare time, Lawrence enjoyed reading and cheering on his favorite teams, the New York Yankees and New York Rangers. Above all else, he was his grandchildren’s number one fan and biggest supporter. His presence will be missed but never forgotten.
Lawrence is survived by his children, Nancy (Leo) Chasse and Lawrence (Theresa) Albera; grandchildren, Cheryl, Tracy, Christopher, and Brittanie; a great grandchild on the way; and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his siblings, Marie and John.
Services will be held at a later date. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Andrews, Joseph Alexander
Avroch, Janet
Janet Avroch died peacefully at home in Orange on Wednesday, June 10th. Janet was born July 25, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Celia Braff and Irving Goldenberg. Her strength, sparkling personality, and her kindness will forever be remembered by those whose lives she touched.
Janet is survived by her husband of 64 years Martin Avroch, her daughter and caregiver Robin, her daughter Abby and son-in-law Howard Ross and grandchildren Taylor and Skyler.
Janet was loving and unrelenting in her commitment and devotion to her family and many friends. The family wishes to thank Drs. Jeremy Nadelmann, Hugh Carey, and Martin Katz, as well as the staff at Avantus Renal Therapy of North Haven for their dedication and excellent care.
Donations in Janet’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Funeral Arrangements were in care of Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven. To sign an on-line registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit:
http://shurefuneralhome.com/.
Barash, MD, Paul G.
A giant in the field of anesthesia, Paul was Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology at the Yale University School of Medicine. He previously served as Chair of the Department, as well as Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. Teaching and mentoring were at the heart of Paul’s distinguished career. He was a gifted educator, whether in the operating room with residents or in a large lecture hall to hundreds of participants. In recognition of this skill, he was chosen by the residents at Yale as the 2004 Teacher of the Year; a teaching award in anesthesiology was subsequently named in his honor. “PB,” as he was affectionately known, selflessly mentored numerous chairs and section chiefs, and encouraged younger physicians in anesthesiology at the faculty, fellow, and resident level. Paul was Chair of the Multicenter Study for Perioperative Ischemia (McSPI), one of the largest clinical investigations of perioperative cardiovascular complications. He was also a founding member and President of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and served as a Senior Examiner for the certification process of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He contributed to the establishment of an anesthesiology training program in Armenia following a devastating earthquake in 1988 and served as a consultant to NASA on Perioperative Medicine for Manned Space Flight.
Paul was a prolific author with over 180 peer reviewed publications and 130 meeting abstracts, but was perhaps best known in his field as the Senior Editor of the Clinical Anesthesia series of textbooks. A creative thinker, he played a critical role in the development of both an award-winning interactive CD and the first anesthesia software designed specifically for handheld devices.
Raised in Forest Hills, NY, Paul graduated from City College and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He interned at Kings County Medical Center in Brooklyn before serving in the United States Public Health Service, in Division of Indian Health in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He then completed his residency training at Yale, where he was Chief Resident and remained for his academic career.
Paul will be long remembered for being a true mensch. He was charismatic, funny, kind, thoughtful, and generous with his time in guiding others on medical issues. He was happiest when spending time with his family, joining the Congregation Or Shalom minyan group, serving his town on the Board of Health, playing “challenge the chef” at restaurants, driving his convertible, traveling the world (then making photo albums of his trips), and rooting for the Yankees.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Dan Barash Scholarship at the University of Colorado Law School; Paul led his family’s efforts to support dedicated students there who continue to carry on his son’s legacy as a public defender.
Funeral and burial will be private. Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home of New Haven is in charge of the arrangements.
Barbiero, Donato Jr.
Danny was born and raised in the Hollow section of Bridgeport and described growing up as “beautiful” surrounded by families and friends. After high school, he moved to Miami where he befriended famous boxers and was a pool attendant at the Fontainebleu hotel. Danny entered the Army in 1953 during the Korean War; he served in Germany as a radio operator. Upon returning from his service he and friends ventured to California for a brief period where Danny spent time reuniting with family members. He eventually came back to Bridgeport and met his former wife, Louise Brunori and went on to start their family. He was a talented craftsman in tile and carpentry and worked for Moore Tool where he retired from in 1995. During the 1970’s Danny joined the Army Reserves, earned his Marine certificate as a seaman and drove Amphibious LARC vehicles during military exercises. Danny loved his Friday nights out with friends. He enjoyed “patrolling” the streets of Milford which included daily drive-bys and stop-ins to check on his family. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and a fixture at Pop’s Diner where he had many friends. Most of all, Danny loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren more than anything in the world.
Danny is survived by his children, Sandra Assunto (Todd Weed), Alissa Gallagher, and Darren Barbiero; grandchildren, Michael Assunto (Jessica), Nicholas Assunto, Cody Gallagher, Sean Gallagher, and Ruby Weiss; great grandson and namesake, Donato Michael Assunto; son-in-law, Dennis Gallagher; former spouse, Louise Brunori Shankar; a niece and several nephews who he adored. He was predeceased by his siblings, Rosalie (Anthony) Franco, John D. Barbieri, and Anne (Sam) Finley.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the care Danny received from Connecticut Hospice, special nurses, and caregivers.
Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Brooks, Mary Agnes
Mary was a graduate of Milford High School. She lived most of her life in the Point Beach area in Milford. Family was everything to Mary; she cherished weekly Saturday night family dinners and holidays that brought everyone together.
Along with her loving husband, Mary Agnes is survived by her adoring children, Michele (Manu) Chandra and Beth Ferris; cherished grandchildren, Alex and Kira Chandra and Marc Ferris, Jr; siblings, Betty Ann (William) Berry, Edward Penders, Jr., and Adrienne Penders; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Marc Ferris, Sr.
Services will be held at a later date. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Calandriello, Joan Alice
Joan Alice Calandriello, 88, of Milford, beloved wife of Charles Joseph Calandriello, passed away at home in the presence of her loving family on Thursday, July 9th, 2020 after an extended period of poor health. She was born on January 7th, 1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late James Alexander Cloughley and Teresa Evelyn Cloughley (née Kolb).
Joan met the love of her life and husband of nearly 60 years, Charles, while working together at Pathé Color of Bayonne, NJ, the American division of the world renowned French motion picture production company of the early and mid 20th century.
She and Charles married in Stamford, CT in November 1960, moved to Milford on Halloween Eve of 1962, and resided in the same home continuously ever since that time. Joan absolutely loved Milford and treasured its beautiful town green and its spectacular scenic shoreline.
Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family meant everything to Joan. She dedicated her life to maintaining a safe, happy and welcoming home while bringing up her three children and nurturing her many grandchildren in her later years.
Joan was a lover of cats and had many feline companions over the years. She was an avid reader and was particularly enthusiastic about Norse mythology and the works of Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. Always a fan of fresh air and sunshine, Joan especially enjoyed strolling on the boardwalk at Walnut Beach and Silver Sands State Park with her children and grandchildren.
Joan was a good-natured woman with a unique sense of humor. Despite her poor health, she continually expressed feelings of gratitude towards her family and to all of those around her. Her thankfulness and appreciation for those in her life, and for help with her care during her final days, was truly extraordinary and set an example for those around her.
Joan is survived by her husband Charles and her children: her son James Calandriello and his wife Christine, her two daughters: Jane Calandriello and Jeanne Jalbert and her husband Kevin, eleven grandchildren: Kevin Jalbert Junior, Jeannie Jalbert, Kurtis Jalbert and his wife Kristina, Kyle Jalbert, Keaton Jalbert, Kody Jalbert, Kasey Jalbert, Kory Jalbert, Kaden Jalbert, Kolby Jalbert, and Charles “Chaz” Calandriello, and one great-grandson, Tiberius Jalbert. She is also survived by her brother Walter “Butch” Cloughley, her nephew Larry Salvatore, her niece Susie Flaherty, and their families. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Joan was predeceased by her parents, James and Teresa Cloughley, her brothers James, William and Leonard, and her sisters Evelyn and Lorraine.
A family celebration of Joan’s life will take place at her home on Sunday July 12th 2020 at 1:00 PM.
All services will be private at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Milford Animal Control, 664 East Broadway, Milford, CT 06460.
Carzillo, Mary
Mary is survived by her daughters, Madelyn (Paul) Jones and Nancy (Eugene) Mayer; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Ali) Rosenblum Jones, Robert (Lisa) Jones, Andrew Mayer, and David Mayer; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Rebecca, Molly, and Henry; sister, Susan Gawrych; and many extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers, Frank and Joseph.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 13, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Saint Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish) 70 Gulf St., Milford (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will be private. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Dr., Milford. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Castello, John V.
John V. Castello, 96, of Milford, Connecticut, beloved husband of the late Natalie (Pererwa) Castello, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 28, 2020. Born on September 11, 1923, he was the son of the late Paul and Concetta (Puzzo) Castello.
John was born in New Britain, Connecticut and grew up in the Little Italy neighborhood of Bronx, New York. He enlisted in the United States Army after graduation from DeWitt Clinton High School. He served in the 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles) and was part of Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Bastogne. In the Burgoyne Woods, he recalled “that I was so far out that I could have been one of the first to hear the clank, clank, clank of Patton’s tanks” as they approached Bastogne. After WWII, John graduated from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn with a BSME and began his career in heating and air conditioning. John met Natalie in New York City and they raised their family in Milford. He founded Temp Air Company in 1966. John and Natalie loved traveling the world and he enjoyed sports, especially baseball and the New York Yankees.
John is survived by his loving family, son Paul (Kate) Castello, daughter Ann (Chris) Mullen, grandchildren, Michael Mullen, John Castello, Steven Mullen, Mary Castello and Matthew Mullen, sister Tina Laraia, brother-in-law Eugene Pererwa and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his stepson, Pierre Davey and brother-in-law Frank Laraia.
Family and friends may call on Sunday, July 5, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Social distancing and masks will be required. Due to gathering size limitations, only 25 people will be allowed inside at a time. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or the Veterans of Foreign Wars (www.vfw.org).
Chaco, Patricia
Patricia was a past treasurer of the Democratic Town Committee and received many awards such as Official Citations from the state of CT General Assembly and the Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal for the 2005 CT Democratic Woman’s Leadership Award. She was a dedicated Administrator at Sikorsky Aircraft for many years and a member of the Milford Elks. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing poker slot machines at the casino and spending time with her cherished grandchildren.
Along with her husband, Patricia leaves behind her daughter, Christina Chaco LeClaire; grandchildren, Jacob, Olivia, and Gavin; cousin, Brian (Darlene) Morrissey and their son, Brian of Fairfield; mother-in-law, Doris Chaco of NC; brothers-in-law, Michael (Sharon) Chaco of
Milford and Cyril (Pat) Chaco of NC; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Social distancing measures will be taken place and masks will be required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Cooper, Benjamin
In addition to his loving wife, Grace, Ben is survived by his children, Linda (Mark) Robinson, Darlene (Glenn) Brown, and Dennis (Kate) Cooper; his daughter-in-law, Joanne Cooper; his grandchildren, Mark Robinson, Amy Andrews, Dennis cooper, Julia Holthaus, Adam Cooper, Alison Lorusso, Stacey Alves, and Benjamin Cooper; his ten great-grandchildren; his siblings, Marian Huber, and William Cooper. He was predeceased by his son, Benjamin W. Cooper, Sr. and his siblings, Beatrice Borland, Ada Richards, Lillian Guerin, Carol Cooper and James Cooper.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church (St. Raphael Parish), 26 Broadway, Milford, CT 06460 (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Family and friends may call on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Social distancing and masks will be required. Due to gathering size limitations, only 25 people will be allowed inside at a time. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Cotter, Donna Byers
Mrs. Cotter graduated from Mercyhurst College in 1953 and began a teaching career that enabled her to also raise a young family. She later earned a Master’s degree from the Graduate School of Education and Professional Studies at Fairfield University. She went on to hold administrative positions at Fairfield University until her retirement there.
Mrs. Cotter is survived by her daughter, Marise A. Nazzaro, of Uxbridge, MA, Ned R. Nazzaro and his wife Jean of Arlington, VA, and Stewart E. Nazzaro and his wife Tracy and their sons Adam and Ethan of Amelia Island, FL.
A private memorial for family and close friends will be held at a future date in light of health concerns at this time. Please make any charitable contributions to either the Milford Garden Club or the Milford Public Library; two remarkable institutions where Mrs. Cotter found happiness and solace in her later years.
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.
Crowley, Mary Celine (Crotty)
Mary leaves behind her children Kathy (Rick) Ruther, Suzanne (Rick) Strawn, and Billy, Jr., grandchildren Carolyn, Mike, Anne Estelle, and Jackson, sister Kathy (Ted) Kobishyn and brother Peter, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Michael, sister Geraldine Baron, former husband Bill Crowley, and beloved dog Lucy.
Services will be private. If you are so moved, please make a donation in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
DeAngelo, Robert J.
Robert J. DeAngelo, 81, of Milford, passed away peacefully July 8, 2020. Born on June 27, 1939 in New Haven, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Rowe) DeAngelo.
He worked as a machinist for Avco Lycoming for much of his career. Following his retirement, he worked as a bus driver for the Winkle Bus Co. He turned his love of photography into a small business which he spent the rest of his career doing. He was a lifelong sports enthusiast, a hobby he shared with many of his grandchildren and was especially a fan of the New York Yankees. In his later years he was active in the Allingtown Senior Center with his companion Lillian Baptiste.
Robert is survived by his children, Patricia Callis, Robert C. DeAngelo, Kenneth DeAngelo, and Coy (Michelle) DeAngelo; stepchildren, Richard Gero, Steven Gero, Cathy (Patrick) Rua, Brother Bill DeAngelo, Sister Rose Beckwith, numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and one great-great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by his son, David DeAngelo, and brother, Paul DeAngelo
Family and friends may call on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Social distancing and masks will be required. Due to gathering size limitations, only 25 people will be allowed inside at a time. A Memorial Service will take place at 11:30 a.m. and burial will follow at ST. BERNARD CEMETERY, 520 Columbus Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
DellaGioia, Liberato “Mike”
Daniel DellaGioia and his wife Danielle, and Dennis DellaGioia and his wife Carla; grandchildren Shayleen, Carly, Nicole, Michael, Gina, and Deanna; great-grandchildren Eisley, Luna, Ella, Henry, Hudson, Dominic, and Lucas, all of whom adored him. He was predeceased by three siblings, Joseph DellaGioia and his wife Mary, Laura Cannata and her husband Joseph, and Mary Muzyka. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to home health care aide Marta Borowski, who provided him with loving care and comfort. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care of Connecticut. Services and interment will be private. For additional information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
DeRubeis, Giovanni
Giovanni DeRubeis, 91, of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born on February 23, 1929 in Settefrati, Italy, son of the late Loreto and Concetta DeRubeis.
Giovanni is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rita Vitti DeRubeis, children David J. DeRubeis, Sr. and his wife Bernadette of Milford, Connecticut, Connie McAdams and her husband Dennis of Little Falls, New York, Giovanni DeRubeis, of Stamford, Connecticut, Joseph DeRubeis, of Virginia Beach, VA, and Anthony DeRubeis and his wife Tara, of Yonkers, New York; grandchildren and their spouses, Jessica and Matt Crannell, Leanne and Jim Dooley, Vincent and Becky McAdams, Jonathan and Christina DeRubeis, Drew DeRubeis, David J. DeRubeis, Jr., Mary DeRubeis, Jacob DeRubeis, Joey DeRubeis, Kelsey DeRubeis and Anthony DeRubeis; great-grandchildren, Emma, Hadley, Audrina, Gianna, Logan, Ryan, Mason, and Chase. He is also survived by his sisters Lina Rustici and her husband Domenico of Stamford, Connecticut, and Antonia Vitti and her husband Domenico of Settefrati, Italy, brother Vincent DeRubeis and his wife Paula of Monroe, Connecticut; and many beloved nieces and nephews living throughout the United States and Italy. Besides his parents, Giovanni was predeceased by his first wife, Mary (Rocca) DeRubeis, and his siblings, Davide, Luigi “GiGino”, and Rosaria Vitti.
Giovanni was a mason/bricklayer by trade, following in the footsteps of his father. He was a man of few words but never missed the opportunity to tell you how much he loved you. He most enjoyed being with his family and spending his summers in Settefrati, Italy.
A celebration of his life will take place at a later date in his beloved Settefrati. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460.
Deptula, James
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Saint Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish), 70 Gulf Street, Milford on Friday, June 12th at 10:30 am. Interment will follow with full military honors at Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Happiness, c/o Milford Recreation Department, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460. To leave an online condolence, please visit,
www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
DeVellis, Maria
Donegan, Joyce P.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the West Haven Funeral Home at the green. Visitors are required to maintain social distancing, wear face masks and limit interaction. On Thursday morning those who wish may join the procession at the funeral home at 10:30. Graveside services will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery at 11 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smilow Cancer Center. To leave an online message for the family, please visit our website,
www.westhavenfuneral.com.
Doyle, Sarah Ann
Duhaime, Carole Anne
Edgeworth, Anna Regina
Anna Regina “Jean” Edgeworth, 96, of Orange, beloved wife of the late James W. Edgeworth, Sr., passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020. Born on February 15, 1924 in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Maryellen Nicoll.
Anna enjoyed playing bingo and roller skating in her youth. She and James enjoyed traveling together before his passing in 1999. She was a former president of the Elks Emblem Club and a faithful Born Again Christian.
Anna leaves behind her son, Dennis Edgeworth and his wife, Christine; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and niece, Patricia Kane. She was predeceased by her son, James W. Edgeworth, Jr.; and siblings, Evelyn, Rose, Genevieve, Irene, Rodney, Charles, and Ruth.
Services will be private. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America at www.dementiasociety.org.
Ely, John Price
Upon graduation from Syracuse University, John worked with the State Welfare Dept. as a caseworker. He continued his education and earned a masters’ degree in social work from the University of Connecticut. He also served 2 years, as a psychiatric social worker, in the Korean War. During the 35 years he worked for the State, John was sequentially promoted to his final title as Director of Field Operations for the Department of Social Services. He was instrumental in developing and implementing the separation of child welfare services from financial assistance programs. In fact, his plan became the prototype for other states seeking this division. His entire career was directed at developing programs to uplift the poor and the downtrodden.
John shared almost 50 years with his life partner, Carole. Together they travelled throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean. John was especially drawn to Aruba, and he and Carole vacationed there every year for 30 years. These trips included many friends who shared their 2-bedroom timeshare. John loved doing crossword puzzles, watching Judge Judy and Family Feud, and camping across the U.S. with Carole. He was a gregarious man who was often the life of the party. A special thanks to the staff at Maplewood at Orange for the magnificent and expert care they provided John for the past year and a half. They were generous with their devotion and kindness to John as they are for all the residents.
Visitation will take place on Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the West Haven Funeral Home at the green. A graveside service will take place at 10 o’clock on Tuesday, at Fountain Hill Cemetery, 57 High St., Deep River. Masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital or The First Congregational Church of Deep River. To leave a message for the family, please visit our website,
www.westhavenfuneral.com.
Flanagan, John “Jack” J.
John graduated from Queen of Peace High School in N. Arlington, NJ. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of both the Milford Elks and American Legion for over 30 years. He was an avid Yankee and Giants fan and golfer.
In addition to his loving wife, Jean, John is survived by his children, Patricia Flanagan, Judith Ianniello, Michael Flanagan, his wife Terri, and Susan Gorman; his grandchildren, Jaclyn, Ryan (Amanda), Vincent (Rachelle), Seana Jeane, Patrick, and Katherine (Douglas); his great-grandchildren, Kayli, Alexis, Caleb, and Riley; his brother, Arthur Flanagan; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Masonicare for their compassion and kindness.
Due to the current pandemic, certain restrictions have been placed on gathering sizes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.com. 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.
Flower, Robert (Bob)
Following his service in the Air Force, Bob returned to Saugus, where he served as a regular and reserve police officer from 1952-1960. In 1953 Bob began the General Electric Engineering Training Program. He worked at Precise Metals in Saugus in 1959 before moving to Monroe Connecticut in 1960. His work in Connecticut began as a Senior Process Engineer for Avco Corporation from 1960 through 1968, followed by a Senior Production Engineer position with Burndy Corporation 1968 through 1973. In 1973, Bob joined Sikorsky Aircraft as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. He retired from Sikorsky in 1988.
While living in Monroe, Bob was actively involved with the Monroe Lion’s Club, serving as President in 1968. In addition, with the support of the Lion’s Club, he started Monroe’s first Pop Warner football team in 1963. Bob was a Lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He was Commander to the Stratford VFW 1983-1987 and was Commander of Connecticut District #1 in 1987 with oversight of 24 VFW posts.
Bob had a lifelong love of boating, with over 50 years of boating experience on the Long Island Sound. In 1982 he won the Bishop Cup predicted log race. He was a lifetime member of the East End Yacht Club, serving on the Board of Governors for 9 years and as Chairman for 5 years. In addition, he was a boating crew member with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Bob was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans in Milford, a member of American Legion Post 200. He was also a member of the William Sutton Lodge of Masons in Saugus, MA, the Holten Royal Arch Chapter of Masons of Holten, MA and the Newbury Port Commandery Knights Templar in Newburyport, MA.
Bob is survived by his son Paul and his wife Nancy, his daughter Cindy Reutter and her husband Ray; five grandchildren, Jennifer Duarte and her husband Michael, Joseph Tanucci and his wife Erin, Michael Flower, Lindsay Koenig and her husband Kevin, and Scott Reutter; six great-grandchildren, John Tannuci, Alyssa, Michael and Tyler Duarte, Parker and Bennet Koenig; and the love of his life Carol Koch of Milford, Connecticut.
Service will be held privately at a later date. Celebrate Bob’s life by donating to dav.org. Arrangements are entrusted to Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, Trumbull. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.abriola.com.
Funaro, Ronald
Ron moved to Milford in the early 1950’s and was a lifelong resident. He was active in sports throughout his years at Milford High School; later coaching girls youth softball and was a past president of the Milford National Little League. Ron took pride in his hometown and spent many years in volunteer services including the Board of Trustee of the Milford Elks and served several terms on the Milford Board of Education.
Ron was the owner of Funaro Insurance Agency in Milford, retiring in 2017. He prided himself on taking stellar care of his clients who were always welcome to stop by for a chat and cup of coffee. He enjoyed many years playing golf with his brothers and friends and loved his Wednesday morning breakfast’s with his close friends. Ron was also an avid fan of the NY Yankees, NY Giants, and never missed a UCONN Girls Basketball game. His presence will be missed but never forgotten.
Ron leaves behind his devoted wife, Patty Sullivan Funaro; cherished sons, Ronald J. Funaro, Jr. (Chris Neeb) and Jeffrey Funaro (Libby Malloy); brothers, Richard A. (Sharon) Funaro and Gary P. (Barbara) Funaro; as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, and many dearly beloved friends.
Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Social distancing measures will be taken place and masks will be required. Burial will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Hagedorn, Elfriede L.
Elfie was member the Trinity Lutheran Church in Milford. She was an active member of the Harugari German-American Club and the Arbeiter Maenner Chor German-American Club both in West Haven. Creating a beautiful loving home for her family and friends brought her great joy. She enjoyed spend her time knitting, crocheting and creating prayer blankets which she gave to her church, they were blessed and donated to whomever needed one. She enjoyed gardening and being active outdoors. Elfie’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
Elfie is survived by her loving step-children, Walter (Sherri) Hagedorn of Milford, Bill (Shanette) Hagedorn and their daughter Nicole from California, and Heide (Rich) Ruff and their son Marcus of Naugatuck; her grandchildren, Brittany Hagedorn of Pennsylvania and Derek Hagedorn of Milford; her great-grandchildren, Peyton and Liam Hagedorn; her loving sister Renate Grand-Seifert; and many nieces and nephews in Germany; her sister-in-law, Eva (Jim) Santacroce of Baltic and their daughter Fabienne of New York. Along with her parents, Elfie was predeceased by her sisters, Ingrid Flurschutz and Gudrun Leuschner; and her stepson, Carl Hagedorn.
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, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Hambrick, Laura Ann
Laura Ann Hambrick, 57, of Wallingford, passed away on June 21, 2020. Born on May 2, 1963 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late William and Isabel (McGrory) Stahlhut.
Laura grew up in Milford, Connecticut and attended Laurelton Hall, Milford High School and Sacred Heart University. She worked in international customer service and sales for Honeywell Corporation in Wallingford where she was able to make people from all over the world feel welcome when they visited the corporate office. She was a real ‘people-person’. She was also an ‘animal-person’ and leaves behind two cats that she adored. Laura was always listening to music and would go to out to see concerts often. Her favorite artist was the Dave Matthews Band which she would listen to in the car and while doing chores around the house.
Laura is survived by her beloved children, Taylor and Joseph Raynor; brother, Roy (Elvia) Stahlhut; nieces and nephews, Isaac (Jenna) and Karl (Tiffany); several great nieces and nephews; and her former spouse, Richard Raynor.
All services will be private at this time. 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.
Hayden, Dorothy A.
Dorothy graduated from Greenwich High School in 1949. Dorothy and Charles raised their family in Milford, where Dorothy worked for many years as a Realtor. They later retired and built their dream lakeside home in Cape Cod and enjoyed many years there. Then they moved back to Connecticut and established a home in Shelton. Dorothy was happiest being home and cooking delicious meals for her husband and family. She was famous for making her picture perfect pies. Dorothy was an elegant, classy woman with beautiful blue eyes and a wonderful laugh.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Steven Hayden and his wife Debbi, Diane Ferreira and her husband Michael, Lisa Stobierski and her husband Robert; Patrick Hayden and his wife Diane, her eight grandchildren; Stephanie, Stacey (Matt), Sarah, Alexandra (Tiff), Brianna, Ryan, Brandon and Christine. She leaves behind her sister, Patricia Tagariello, and nephews Jim Tagariello (Danielle), Scott Tagariello, one great niece, and three great-nephews. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Anthony Tagariello.
Thank you to the staff at West River Health Care in Milford for all of their kindness and care.
All services will be private at this time. A public memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Charles F. Hayden School at Boys and Girls Village, 528 Wheelers Farm Rd., Milford, CT 06461. 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.
Holodnak, Shirley Virginia
Shirley Virginia Holodnak, 92, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Michael T. Holodnak, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020. Born on June 30, 1928 in New Milford, CT she was the daughter of the late Arthur Logan.
Shirley was a graduate of Bridgeport Hospital’s School of Nursing and was employed as a registered nurse by the State of Connecticut for 38 years.
Shirley is survived by her son, Michael T. Holodnak of Milford; her grandson, Michael T. Holodnak, III of Woodbridge; her sister, Doris Scribner of Arizona; and her nieces Debbie and Sherri.
Burial at New Milford Morningside Cemetery will be private.
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Lynn, Joseph Thomas
Joseph Thomas Lynn, 67, of Milford, passed away on June 25, 2020. Born on December 18, 1952 in New York, NY he was the son of the late William and Angelina (Masiello) Lynn.
Joe graduated from Bryant High School in Queens, New York. He worked at The Associated Press in Manhattan, New York for over 25 years. He moved to Milford, Connecticut to be closer to family in 1998. He enjoyed playing Strat-O-Matic and watching sports. He was very devoted to his family and was kind, generous, compassionate and loyal.
He is predeceased by father, William Lynn, his mother, Angelina Lynn, his sister, Rose Marie Lynn and sister-in-law, Antoinette (Pitoscia) Lynn.
He is survived by his brother, William Lynn, sister-in-law, Janice Lynn, nephew Thomas Lynn, and Jeanette Vecere, and numerous cousins. He was an animal lover.
There will be a Memorial Service at Calvary Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance 273 Orange Ave, Milford, Connecticut 06461 on Saturday July 18th at 11:00 AM with an outside reception to follow. Because of the current situation the Memorial Service will be live streamed on Facebook, and those attending will need to observe social distancing and wear face coverings.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Church at 273 Orange Avenue in Milford, CT or Harbour Light Baptist Church at 380 Boston Post Road, Suite 8, Orange, CT or the Beth-El Homeless Shelter and Soup Kitchen at 90 New Haven Avenue Milford, CT.
McBurnie, Barbara Jean
Barbara graduated from North Quincy High School the Head Cheerleader in 1950 and eloped with the love of her life Bob later that year. They relocated to March Air Force Base in Riverside, California where Bob was stationed during the Korean War. They came back to New England in 1955 and they felt Milford was the perfect town to raise their growing family. Both loved the beach and they enjoyed many summers in Charleston, Rhode Island and Barnstable, Massachusetts with family and many friends. Barbara was a sweet, kind, loving soul with an outgoing personality who was extremely dedicated to her family.
Barbara is survived by her loving children, Susan (Kate Taylor) Noonan, Robin (Jeff Heyel) Asken, Kathy (Nick) Veccharelli, Ronney (Bobby) Pascale, and Betty (Frank) Grippo; cherished grandchildren, Bobby (Kharl) Noonan, Abby (Ned) Frey, Aliya Asken, Katie Veccharelli, Kelly (Jay) Gullesh, Jennifer (Steve) Glinski, Michele (Manny Sr.) Edgeworth, Dennis (Odette) Edgeworth, Laura (Jacob) Gallagher, Megan Liscio, and Frankie Grippo: and her precious great-grandchildren, Ben, Charley, Norm, Emmie, Nicky, Mark, Kayla, Jeremy, Manny, Emily, Braydon, Brielle, Parker, Ethan and Caroline, and great-grand dog Gracie. She was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth and brother Robert McCuin.
The family would like to thank the outstanding staff at Orange Health Care for the phenomenal kind and compassionate care they provided for Barbara over the years. She loved the entire staff.
All services will be private at this time. In lieu of flowers, Barbara’s five daughters are asking that everyone perform a random act of kindness for someone deserving in her memory. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460.
McCarthy, Elizabeth O.
Libby is survived by her grandson, Douglas W. McCarthy of Torrington; her granddaughter, Cassondra McCarthy of Middletown; her granddaughter, Emmie Roper and her husband Kenny Roper; two great-grandsons, Michael and Seamus; a daughter-in-law, Patricia McCarthy-Wabno; a step granddaughter, Lynn H. Fahy and her husband Thomas; and two great-grandchildren, Thomas Fahy, Jr. and Isabella Rosalee.
All services will be private at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Libby’s name to the Ellington Congregational Church, 72 Main St, Ellington, CT 06029, the Ellington Senior Center, 40 Maple St., Ellington, CT 06029 or the American Cancer Society. 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.
McFarland, Thomas
Thomas “Thom” Patrick McFarland, 66, originally from Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.
Thom was born in Providence, RI on April 18, 1954, son of the late Howard Thomas and Catherine Veronica (Mitchell) McFarland. He is survived by his two daughters and their spouses, Kathryn and Roger Caramanica and Kellie and Howard Kane; as well as his four cherished grandchildren, Cole and Cooper Caramanica and Laurel and Cassidy Kane.
Thom is also survived by his sister Gayle (Terry) Gates, brothers John (Janet) McFarland and Kevin McFarland; nieces Amber Gates and Shannon (Mark) LaBella; nephews Joseph (Carrie) McFarland and Ryan (Krista) McFarland; former spouse and mother of his children Patricia McFarland; along with many great-nieces/nephews and extended family and friends. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his loving companion Elizabeth Shea.
Thom was a graduate of Milford High School in 1972 and went on to train as a machinist specializing in CNC lathe. With an attention to detail and a strong work ethic, he began his career at Spectrum in Milford and spent decades as a master machinist for various organizations and worked at Specialty Tool at the time of his retirement in 2016.
Thom’s main passion was music. He was an accomplished musician as a vocalist, guitarist and pianist. He co-founded the local oldies band Flashback in 1979 and remained an original member as their lead guitarist and contributing vocalist until the band’s retirement in 2017. Thom was an avid lover of music, especially The Beatles, and enjoyed researching bands history and lore, recreating recordings, watching live concerts and most of all passing along his knowledge to his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and especially loved being “Poppy” to his grandkids. His fun-loving personality and sense of humor will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Calling hours will be held at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Precious Blood Parish at https://www.preciousbloodparishmilford.org/giving. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
McKeever, Joanne Barnes
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Joanne Barnes McKeever passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. Joanne was born on August 9, 1928 in the small Berkshire town of Woronoco, MA, to Irving and Virginia Barnes.
Joanne and her family soon moved to Westfield, MA, where she lived until she left for college. She graduated from Pembroke College at Brown University in 1949. Joanne then moved to Hartford for a few years before she enrolled in Boston College Law School where she met her future husband.
Joanne travelled extensively in Europe after college. This trip was full of adventure and was one of the defining periods of her life. While at the Vatican, she had a private audience with Pope Pius IIV.
Joanne was well read with an extensive collection of books. She was an avid music lover and a lifelong fan of opera and classical music. Joanne was also an expert crossword puzzler, possessed a dry wit that could leave a whole room laughing, had a song for every occasion, and could indefinitely hold a conversation about WWII.
She leaves behind her brother Charles Barnes, his wife Patti, and her niece Debbie Barnes Leaf.
She will be well missed by her children: Lisa Vasilopoulos (Ioannis), Alison McKeever, and Susanne McKeever (Mike Connolly). As well as her grandchildren: Maria Vasilopoulos, Tucker, Paige, and Brenna McIntyre. Rest In Peace.
Services will be private at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Public Radio.
Mickowski, Jr., Edmond
Edmond proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was an electrician at the VA Hospital and the Hospital of Saint Raphael. Edmond enjoyed playing golf, walking on trails, and listening to oldies music. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, the Pine Grove Men’s Club, and the Polish-American Club. Most of all, Edmond enjoyed spending time with the people he cherished the most, his family.
Along with his wife, Edmond leaves behind his children, Laura (Edwin) Sohn of Wilton, CT, and Nicholas (Nora) Mickowski of Austin, TX; grandson, Ryan, also of Wilton and a granddaughter on the way; mother-in-law, Zewita Dellaero of Orange, CT; sister-in-law, June Dellaero also from Orange; and nephew, Nicolas Rosenthal of Los Angeles, CA. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Nicholas Dellaero.
All services will be private. 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 in Edmonds name to a charity of one’s choice. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Mitchell, Bessie “Betty” Anna
Betty is survived by her two devoted daughters, Cindy Garibaldi (Bernie) of North Haven and Tricia Raccio of Northford; five grandchildren who adored their “Gree”, Joe Garibaldi (Laurie) of Cheshire, Marissa Albee (Fred) of North Haven, Tiffany Raccio (Tanner Ochel) of Davenport, Florida, Tracy Taft (Steve) of New Haven, and Spencer Raccio (Julie Welch) of Northford; five loving great-grandchildren, her beloved niece and nephews, her angelic caregiver Francisca, and her many, many friends.
Betty was predeceased by her first husband, Private John Truken, who died during the Battle of the Bulge; by her second husband, Chief Master Sergeant Robert Eugene Mitchell of the 103rd Air Control Squadron of the Connecticut Air National Guard; her brother, Edwin Kennedy; sister-in-law, Judy Kennedy; sister, Marjorie Forgione; and brother-in-law Ernest Forgione, Sr.
After retiring from the Elementary Library Department of the Milford Board of Education after 18 years, Betty continued her work by volunteering in the libraries at Orange Avenue School and Seabreeze School, earning her the first time prestigious Bernie Seltzer Award in 1995, honoring Milford’s senior citizen school volunteers. Betty’s family would like to extend our gratitude to her caregivers and nurses for their devotion and loving care.
Burial will be private. Services will be conducted at a later date. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 or you may donate online at BrightFocus.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Moquet, Albert R.
Albert was a proud graduate of both Union School, 1938, and of West Haven High School, in 1942. In an era where neighborhoods were an important bonding lifestyle for most families, he was a faithful and loyal friend. He stayed in touch with many of his childhood buddies and attended class reunions for decades to come. He then attended the University of Connecticut where he met Elinor, the love of his life and wife to be of 67 years. As a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, he served as its grandmaster in 1945-46. Upon graduation he entered Boston University Law School where he was a member of the Phi Delta Phi fraternity, and eventually graduated in 1948. After moving to New Haven, Albert worked briefly as a claims adjuster for the Connecticut Indemnity Security Company.
After his marriage to Elinor, Al joined the private practice of Francis J. Moran and John E. McNerney and for the next twenty-five years was a successful litigator, before becoming a partner in the firm of Barberio, Staley and Moquet. He was admitted to practice in all Connecticut Courts, Federal District Court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court and the Mashantucket Pequot Trial Court. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and the New Haven County Bar Association. He retired from practice in 1997, at the age of 73.
Al was a member and trustee of the Orange Congregational Church and the 1966 President of the Orange Little League and one of its first ambassadors. He was a lifetime fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers and talked for years about their 1955 World Series Championship over the New York Yankees. He was a member of the Ansonia Rod & Gun Club and an accomplished skeet shooter. Al enjoyed many summers on Block Island starting in 1956 when it was an undiscovered gem. To this day three generations of his family still make “the Island” their summer destination. He was an avid reader, a great fan of classic movies, and a master craftsman who spent many hours in his basement workshop creating a wide range of ingenious house hold gadgets, as well as unique Christmas gifts.
Al had the innate gift of making and keeping friends from all walks of life, connections which he cherished, but in his final years an unexpected but special bond was cemented with his cat, Sage. Faithful and true, she served as a unique and trusted comrade to Al until his last hours and brought him untold joy and companionship.
Albert leaves behind his loving children, Leslie Whitlock, and husband Jonathan, and Douglas Moquet and his wife, Linda; cherished grandchildren, Sarah Whitlock and Air Force Captain Douglas R. Moquet, Jr.; beloved great-grandchildren, Natalie and Charlotte Schiffrin; and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his grandson, Mark Whitlock. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Connecticut Hospice Home Care and also sends extra thanks to our special home care providers, Mary and Lisa for their love and friendship.
Services and burial will be private. A memorial service for all to celebrate his life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. 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.
Nichols, Howard Elbert
Along with his wife, Howard leaves behind his children, Darline Barlow of Plymouth and Colleen (William) Anderson of Madison; grandchildren, Bryan Warren, Heather Barlow, and Morgan and Brooke Anderson; and many extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter, Dawn Warren; and siblings, Arthur Nichols, Muriel Thomas, Doris Nichols, and Beatrice Woodward.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund at www.kidneyfund.org. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Olsen, Betty
Pol, Elfo “Al” Sante
Friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven THURSDAY from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and are invited to go directly to Holy Infant Church Friday morning for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 127, 630 Grassy Hill Rd., Orange CT 06477. Sign Al’s guest book online at
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Pyne, Joan
Joan was a student of Milford High School. She was a dedicated employee of Bic for many years and retired from there in 1995. Joan was a Eucharistic Minister and a board member of the Lady’s Guild at Saint Mary Church.
Joan is survived by her children, Linda (Michael) Adzima, Gary (Sylvie) Pyne, Gail (Isaac) Ojeda, Kevin Pyne, Susan (Michael) Finney, and Sharon Pyne; grandchildren, William (Pari) Adzima, Michelle William, Jennifer (Adam) Periera, Patrick (Sara) Finney, Cassandre Pyne, Sandrine Pyne; six great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Pyne; lifelong friend, Joan Goda; and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her siblings, Peggy, Nancy, Mary Lou, and Henry.
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, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation at www.fisherhouse.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Rackiewicz, Sharon Susan
Sharon was a graduate of Central High School and graduated as an R.N. from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. She was the epitome of a hands on, loving, compassionate nurse. She spent much of her time in geriatric nursing care and later administration at Pond Point Health Care and Milford Health Care namely. She was a Boy Scout Den Mother for her sons and a Brownie/Girl Scout Leader for her daughter. She later helped as a leader with her granddaughter’s Brownie/Girl Scout Troop.
She was an outstanding cook but also truly enjoyed the experience of going out to eat. She was a true fan of Neil Diamond, John Denver, the NY Yankees, the NE Patriots, and UCONN Women’s Basketball. She loved her family above all else, bringing them to Disney World and attending as many of her grandchildren’s sporting events as possible, yelling from the sidelines. She played an incredible and loving role in caring for her nephew and her grandchildren. She will be remembered as kind, loving, generous and full of life and laughter.
She is survived by her spouse Joseph Rackiewicz, her loving children John Rackiewicz, James Rackiewicz (Laura) and Christina Prete (Buddy), her beloved grandchildren Thomas & Alan Rackiewicz and Makenna & Matthew Prete, her sister Marion Clare, her nephew Jeffrey Clare (Jennifer) and niece Alison Clare.
She was predeceased by her father Frank Nicolett, her mother Angela MacLannan and her brother-in-law Roger Clare.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Social distancing and masks will be required. Due to gathering size limitations, only 25 people will be allowed inside at a time. A Mass of Christian Burial and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beth-El Center, 90 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Rapetski, Theresa R.
Theresa R. Rapetski, 91, of Milford, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020. Born on September 28, 1928 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Raffaella (Cardinale) Creaturo.
Theresa was a retired executive secretary at Alexanders Department Store. After her retirement, she enjoyed travelling the world with her late husband, Nicholas Rapetski.
Theresa is survived by her son, Brian (Kimberly) Rader; her step-sons, Nick (Carmen) Rapetski, and Joe Rapetski; her grandchildren, Dale Cawthra, Steven (Victoria) Fisher, Alexis Rader, and Sara Rader; and her great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Henley Fisher. Theresa was predeceased by her son, Keith Rader; her first husband, Henry Rader; and her second husband, Nicholas Rapetski.
All services will be private at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc.
Reynolds, Owen Raymond
Owen leaves behind his son, Raymond Reynolds and his wife, Debra; grandchildren, Robert J. Reynolds, Jillian M. Ward, Lia S. Reynolds, and Ryan A. Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Ty, Jakob, Mia, Emma; and nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by his siblings, Joseph Reynolds, Madeline Hoyt, and Evelyn Robinson.
Burial will be private. Public services will be at a later date. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Richetelli, Maureen, Coyne
Maureen grew up in a large, close-knit Irish family in Yonkers. Her family moved to Stratford, Connecticut in 1952 and she graduated from St. James School. They then crossed the bridge to Milford in 1957 to their home on the corner of East Broadway and Pearl Street on Silver Beach. She always considered herself a “beach kid”. She graduated from Milford High School in the class of 1961. Since graduation, she has attended every class reunion and has kept in touch with many classmates who became life-long friends.
While in high school, Maureen was introduced to the love of her life, Jim Richetelli, Sr. It truly was love at first sight. They were married on April 8, 1961. They worked hard and made many sacrifices while raising their six children. The Richetelli home was chaotic at times but always filled with love and laughter and everyone was welcome there. Maureen and Jim were married for 29 wonderful years when, sadly, Jim passed away suddenly on February 2, 1990 at the age of 46. Through her faith and love for her family she persevered and became the rock and pillar of the family.
Maureen worked as a Records Clerk for the Milford Police Department for more than 30 years before retiring in 2014. Besides her family and career, her passion was her Irish heritage. With the help of her beloved cousin, Peggy O’Neill, they researched and verified their family roots in Ireland. This resulted in Maureen being granted dual citizenship in the United States and Ireland on October 15, 2002, for which she was immensely proud of. Maureen’s love for all things Irish carried over into the Milford community. In 2006, she attended the first organizational meeting of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford (IHSM) and is a Charter Member of the club. She was a former member of the Board of Trustees and a member and the Chairwoman of many club committees, including the IHSM Scholarship Committee. In 2011, Maureen was named the Irish Woman of the Year in Milford.
Maureen was a woman of great faith and was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary Parish (now Precious Blood) for the entire time she lived in Milford. She was a woman of great values and high standards and expected the same from those she loved. Her family and friends meant everything to her. She took great joy in her elaborate holiday dinners and famous St. Patrick’s Day parade party that everyone will dearly miss. Maureen’s love and spirit will live on in the hearts of all that she touched.
Maureen is survived by her devoted children, James L. Richetelli, Jr. (Lisa), Patricia A. Firmender (Randy), Kevin M. Richetelli (Penny), Dennis C. Richetelli (Dawn), Eileen M. Richetelli, Christopher P. Richetelli and daughter-in-law, Dorinda Richetelli; loving grandchildren, Michelle, Julie and James, III (Gina) Richetelli; Kyle, Eric, Colin and Bryan Firmender; Nicole and Danielle Richetelli; Kathryn and Andrew Richetelli; Tristan and Skylar Crozier; and great-granddaughter, Peyton Rose Richetelli. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Ellen Richetelli, many dear cousins, nieces, nephews and so many very special friends. Besides her parents and husband, Maureen was predeceased by her brothers, Rev. Edwin J. Coyne and Warren J. Coyne; and her cherished sister, Patricia A. Hiebert. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Maureen’s caregiver and friend, Mary Foley Masterson, for her compassion, kindness and love for the last year.
Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Saint Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Social distancing and masks will be required. Due to gathering size limitations, a Mass of Christian Burial and interment in St. Mary Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “James and Maureen Richetelli Memorial Scholarship Fund”, checks payable to Jonathan Law High School, mailing address: 20 Lansdale Avenue, Milford, CT 06460 or the ALS Association Connecticut Chapter, 4 Oxford Road – Unit E4, Milford CT 06460 or the ALS website, www.alsa.org. 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.
Rieve, Irene Ann
Survivors include her stepsons Charles (Sue) Rieve, Michael (Jody) Rieve and Stuart (Ellen) Rieve, Grandchildren Eric, Stephanie, Connor, Matthew, Kimberly, Emily and Allison. Also, six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Marie Busk of Milford. Irene has many wonderful, loving nieces and nephews and their children. She was predeceased by her sister Kathleen Muzzio and brother Richard Evans.
She was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of ’56. She worked several jobs; one of her favorites was working on the NASA base in Texas. Irene was very talented and artistic; she drew and painted many beautiful art pieces. She was very religious and so proud of her Irish Heritage. Before moving back home to CT she and Charlie lived in Texas where she was very involved in her church and met many lifelong friends through square dancing and other social activities. She and Charlie also lived in Florida and Vermont. She was a member of St. Mary’s church of Milford and taught CCD. She loved music, dancing and the arts, along with walks along the beach.
A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. 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.
Robitaille, Noel “Chris” R.
Chris was a member of the first graduating class of St. Dominic’s High School in Lewiston, ME and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1945-46. He later moved to CT where he worked at Avco-Lycoming for 43 years. Following his retirement, he split his time between FL and CT and he enjoyed square dancing, golfing, reading, and gardening. Chris had a great love of cars; a hobby that included the restoration of several automobiles. He was an active parishioner of St. Mary Church and was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Carnival and Cemetery Committees. Chris enjoyed traveling overseas with his late wife, most memorably to Australia and Hawaii. Family was a vital part of his life and enjoyed visiting all of his family young and old. His company will be missed by many.
Chris is survived by his children, Dennis (Karen) Robitaille, Claire (Robert) Harrison, Nancy (Daniel) McHale, and Kevin Robitaille; his grandchildren, Emily, Robbie, Allyson, Ryan, Eric, Lauren, Megan, Melissa, Bryan, Kevin and Sarah. He is also survived by his 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at alz.org. 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.
Roland, Patricia L.
Patricia L. Roland, age 66, of Milford, died on Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born in Bridgeport on September 22, 1953 to the late William H. Roland Jr. and Sarah Jobes Roland. She worked for over 30 years as a paraprofessional for the City of Bridgeport. Pat loved children and helped with the before school program at Mathewson Elementary School in Milford, the afterschool program at Worthington Hooker School in New Haven and as a lunch lady at Orchard Hills Elementary School in Milford. She was an avid NY Giants fan and loved living near the water. She will be dearly missed by her many friends and family. Survivors include her sisters; Marie Roland of Milford and Laura Zawislinski and her husband Tom of Milford, former husband, Robert N. Moss of Milford, step-children; Robert Moss and his wife Liz, Joseph Moss and Brian Moss; her “foster” sister, Suzanne Mora of Milford and many cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Swim Across the Sound. Due to the current health pandemic, services will be held in private. To share a memory please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
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Sattler, Robert Louis
Robert Louis Sattler, 83, of Milford, beloved husband of 60 years to Carole Sattler, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020. Born on July 4, 1936 in Middleton, MI, he was the son of the late Evart and Pearleen Sattler.
Bob proudly served in the U. S. Army for 23 years stationed in many places such as Germany, Hawaii, and a tour in Vietnam. During Bob’s service he received many awards and medals.
Bob loved spending time with his many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. His favorite vacation was to go on cruises.
Bob leaves behind his loving wife, Carole; a sibling; sisters-in-law, Audrey Lumis, Barbara (Gerald) Nicoletti, and Darlene Hill; brother-in-law, Elmore “Bud” (Linda) Lumis; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Robin Sattler; and two siblings.
Friends and family may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Social distancing measures will be taken place and masks will be required. Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Taylor United Methodist Church at https://www.mtm-umc.org/giving or the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
Shea, William C.
Smith, George M. Jr.
He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Patricia Gasbarri, He was survived by his 3 children, George III, Michael and Anne Marie Smith, and his loving wife, he affectionately called, Susie. Also, his brothers Ronald and Jeffery Smith and many nieces and nephews.
George was a devoted and loving grandparent to his 5 grandchildren, Jacob and Lucy Smith, Robert Barnum, Wyatt Ingram and Noah Di Paola-Smith. They were the light of his life and brought much joy to his heart. He absolutely loved being a Dad and a “Pop”. It was his true calling in life. George was the sweetest, most loving, humble generous man who will live in our hearts forever.
He was a man of many talents, a true renaissance man. From owning his own engine rebuilding shop, manufacturing manager of the CNC division at Pitney Bowes, to driving school buses in his later years, making sure kids got to school safe and sound.
He was known by all who met him as a compassionate, caring, and selfless man. He was the kind of guy who would stop on the highway and help someone he did not know to get their car running again. This he did many of times.
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. In Lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Tandon, Dr. Satish
Dr. Satish Tandon died on June 18, 2020 at the age of 81.
Teeden, Marilyn W.
Marilyn W. Teeden, age 81 of Milford, beloved wife of the late Terrence Teeden, passed away May 6, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus. Marilyn was born in Bridgeport, October 28, 1938, daughter of the late Lawrence E. Warner and Bernice I. Hamilton Warner. Marilyn worked for Southern Connecticut Gas Company as a data entry clerk for 27 years until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the American Bird Conservancy. She is survived by her brother, Lawrence E. Warner, Jr. of Milford, her sister Virginia DeWees of North Fort Myers, FL, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her children Lauri and Mark Batterson. All services and interment will be private. The Smith Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Bird Conservancy, P.O. Box 249, 4249 Loudoun Ave., The Plains, VA 20198-2237, or to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030. To leave condolences, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.
Wells, John Charles Sr.
John Charles Wells, Sr., 77, of Milford, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020. Born on August 8, 1942 in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late William and Helen Wells.
John proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS WASP CV-18. He served as a volunteer fireman for the old Company “3” in Milford and was an avid Oakland Raiders and L.A. Dodgers fan.
John is survived by his son, Justin Wells; his loving companion, Charlene Pianello; his siblings-in-law, Mary Jane Vidnansky, Lauren Hughes, Mary Beth Vidnansky, and Joseph Vidnansky and his wife Becky. John was predeceased by his wife, Julia (Vidnansky) Wells, and his son, John C. Wells, Jr.
Wittkofske, Mark A. Jr.
Young, Michael V.
Services and burial are private. Arrangements are in care of the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven. Sign Mike’s guest book online at
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Zullo, Joseph J. Jr.
Joseph proudly severed in the U.S. Army stationed in Vietnam. Thereafter, he worked at Bic Corp. for 41 years and a school crossing guard. He served as Boy Scout leader and member of V.F.W. Post 9460. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved camping.
In addition to his loving wife, Cynthia, he is survived by his two brothers, Frank, and wife Rose, DiBlase, and Anthony DiBlase; children Joseph and wife Jena Zullo, and Teresa Zullo; stepson, Jason and wife Katerina Cox; grandchildren, Andrew, Lia, and Isabella Zullo, and Justin Cox. He leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his loving uncle, Clifford Young. The family wishes to thank: Dr. Choa and Dr. Ruskin of the VA Hospital (West Haven), the caregivers at VNA Community Hospice (Guilford), and All Ways Caring Home Care.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Social distancing and masks will be required. Due to gathering size limitations, only 25 people are allowed inside at a time. Interment with Military Honors will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at King’s Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT THE CEMETERY). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.