Obituaries From The March 15, 2018 Issue

Bozelko, William J. Jr.

William J. Bozelko, Jr., 84 of Orange, beloved husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 surrounded by loved ones, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lucille A. Bozelko and his adoring children Wendy (Peter Hoffman), Wylie, and Whitney (PJ Shanley). Predeceased by his son, William J. Bozelko III. Aside from his wife and 4 children, Bill will always be loved and remembered by his 4 grandchildren, Peter Hoffman, Matthew Hoffman, Caitlyn Shanley and Colleen Shanley, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Born in New Haven on October 24, 1933, Bill graduated from West Haven High School and went on to attend the University of Connecticut. He was a successful builder and entrepreneur in West Haven and surrounding towns. In addition, Bill was involved in many organizations, but among his favorite were judging the Pinewood Derby for the Cub Scouts which he did for many years and being an usher and an active parishioner of Holy Infant Church. He also was a staunch supporter of the UCONN Woman’s basketball team. Throughout his life, he loved to travel and was able to see a vast amount of the world. Most of all, he loved spending time with his friends and family.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the many doctors and nurses that cared for him at Yale New Haven Hospital, Smilow, Orange Visiting Nurse Association, Visiting Angels and VITAS. The compassion and care of these individuals was truly amazing and his loved ones will forever be grateful to them.

The hours for visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the West Haven Funeral Home on Friday, March 2. On Saturday morning everyone is asked to meet directly at Holy Infant Church at 10 o’clock for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Orange Center Cemetery. Bill loved the Orange community and all of its traditions so the family asks that any donations in his memory be made to the Orange Volunteer Fire Department, 625 Orange Center Road, P.O. Box 878, Orange, Ct. 06477. To leave an online remembrance, please visit www.westhavenfuneral.com.

Mallon, Angela M.

 

 

 

Evans, Craig W.

Craig W. Evans of Orange/Milford. Died February 11, 2018.

Favorite thing ever said about him: “Look, Mommy! It’s Skinny Santa!”

ALWAYS: Generous of heart and spirit; giving of his time, money and himself.

SOMETIMES: When he commanded his disease he was strong, caring, loving. When his disease commanded him he was many things, but remained kind-hearted and ready to laugh.

NOW: Finally at peace.

Craig’s loving family deeply appreciates donations to Alcoholics Anonymous.

Hennessy, Patricia B.

Patricia B. Hennessy, age 80, of Milford, CT, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away February 16, 2018. She was the beloved sister of Anna Weiss, Margaret Fisher (deceased), and brother John O’Donnell (deceased). All her nieces and nephews called her, “Aunt Pat”. She enjoyed spending time with them and listening to their many stories as they grew up. Patricia retired from People’s Bank in Yonkers, NY where she was an assistant manager. Her favorite things were backyard cookouts, Christmas, graduations, and weddings when all the families would get together. She especially enjoyed taking care of one of her favorite dogs named Bridie. She will be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Stevens Ave., Hawthorn, NY with a Mass at Gate of Heaven Chapel before burial on February 22nd at 10 a.m.

Iadarola, Gloria

Gloria Mazzucco Iadarola, 80, of Orange, passed away Feb. 21, 2018 in Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of Ronald Iadarola for 47 years. Mrs. Iadarola was born in New Haven June 19, 1937, daughter of the late William and Angelina Riccitelli Mazzucco. She graduated from the Hospital of St. Raphael School of Nursing in 1958 and dedicated 37 years to St. Raphael’s Hospital. She spent most of those years as the director of the Operating Room, Short term surgery and the OB/GYN floor. She wrote an article, along with a colleague, on Cochlear Implants and won first prize in a national competition and published an article for AORN magazine about using a special pediatric holding area for pre-op children who would ride a tractor to surgery. She was asked to take part in the surveying of patient’s pain levels which was the start of the development of the national pain scale. She was instrumental in the surgical field and was thought to be “way ahead of her time”. Some of her passions included traveling with her husband and friends, following UCONN Women’s Basketball, and playing cards monthly with her long time friends. Her smile and laughter will truly be missed by all. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Lucille Mazzucco Novella (Michael) of Orange; nine nieces & nephews; 18 great nieces & nephews and many wonderful friends. She was predeceased by a brother, William Mazzucco (Dolores Johnson).
Friends may call at The Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St. (cor. Dwight) New Haven Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Infant Church, Racebrook Road, Orange Monday morning at 11:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105-9956 www.celentanofuneralhome.com.

Juleson, Laurie Mills

Laurie Mills Juleson, age 56 of Milford, beloved wife of George Juleson III, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, surrounded by her family. Laurie was born in Milford on November 20, 1961 to the late David C. Mills Jr and Theresa Semonich Mills. Survivors include her children: Allison and Emily Shannon of New Haven, stepson Robert Juleson (Kristen) of Newtown, siblings; David C. Mills IV (Kim) of Milford, William Mills of Hamden, Lynn Smith of Milford, two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her loving dog, Onyx. Laurie is predeceased by her sister, Judy Mills St. Onge and her stepson, George Juleson IV. A graduate of Jonathan Law High School in Milford and the Connecticut Business Institute, Laurie was a former court recorder for the City of Milford, a volunteer for the rape crisis center in Milford, and a homemaker for the past several years. Known for her love of music, she enjoyed playing guitar and was a talented songwriter. Friends and family may call on Sunday, March 11th from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. A funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m.. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, March 12th at 10:30 a.m. King’s Highway Cemetery, Milford. To share a memory, please visit www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Kirschner, Shirley

Shirley Kirschner of Orange passed away on February 24, 2018 in her home at age 95.
Shirley was born in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Brooklyn College and had a Master’s degree in Clinical Work Social Work from Smith College and worked at Yale’s Child Study Center. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Seymour and is survived by her daughter Susan Kirschner-Robinson (Bradford Robinson), her son Frank Kirschner (Joyce) and her five grandchildren and their spouses: Emily Robinson (Zachary Edwards) Evan Robinson (Emily Ayala), James, Jacob and Jodie Kirschner. The family owes great thanks to Clova Grant, Nicola Hanley and Rita Henderson for their wonderful care of Shirley; and also to the many professional hands at Season’s Hospice.

The family will welcome visitors Tuesday, February 27, 2018 after 5 p.m. at her daughter’s home in Windsor, CT.

Lawler, Eugene Frank

Eugene Frank Lawler, 94, died peacefully at Middlewoods of Farmington on February 14, 2018, with his beloved wife of 70 years, Hilda (Pranspill) Lawler, at his side.

Frank was born in Pittston, PA on September 22, 1923. He moved to Milford, CT as a boy. He resided there for over 80 years, raising his family, working in the Milford Post Office, and enjoying many years of retirement. He served in the US Navy during WWII.

Frank loved gardening, fishing, ballroom dancing, and life in general. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by his loving family, daughter Teresa Lawler Stevens and her husband Terry; daughter Janet Lawler and her husband Jeffrey Coppage; brother Patrick Francis Lawler and his wife Jacqueline; his grandchildren Barry Stevens, Andrew Coppage, and Cami Coppage; and several Lawler and Pranspill nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by sisters Mary Abosida and Katherine Lawton.

There will be no service, and family and friends are requested to plant a perennial, shrub, or tree this spring in his loving memory.

Arrangements are being handled by Ahern Funeral Home Inc. To send online condolences to the family please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.

Lindstrom, William C.

William C. Lindstrom, age 84, of Orange passed away on February 21, 2018. He was born on March 13, 1933 in Bridgeport to the late Einar C. and Catherine Kostick Lindstrom. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He will be remembered as an outstanding musician, devoted husband and as a former member of the Westport Hiking Group and the New Haven Hiking Club. Mr. Lindstrom is survived by his loving wife and partner of 38 years, Glenna Baker Loges Lindstrom, his daughter Kirsten Lindstrom, and his dear friend Amy Lapierre. Affordable Cremations of Milford is handling the arrangements. All funeral services are private.

Lund, Roy W.

Roy W. (Pug) Lund, 94, of Milford, CT, left us peacefully on February 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 28, 1923 in Milford to the late Roy W. Lund, Sr. and Florence Hummel Lund.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II where he served in the South Pacific during the invasion of the Philippines and Anguar in the Solomon Islands. He attended the V-12 Program at Trinity College from 1943-1944 and was commissioned Ensign in 1944, served as Commanding Officer of L.S.T. 226, and retired as Lieutenant (jg) in 1946. Roy was employed by the Board of Education for the City of Milford for 35 years until retiring in 1983. He taught Physical Education and served as Head Basketball Coach for ten years, Assistant Football Coach for five years, Head Baseball Coach for five years, Athletic Director for ten years, and Milford Supervisor of Adult Education for fourteen years. He was the Assistant Principal from 1958-1969 and the Principal from 1969-1983 of the former Milford High School. Roy graduated from Milford High School in 1941. He was Salutatorian and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Arnold Collage in 1947, his Masters Degree from New York University in 1948, and his 6th Year Degree from the University of Bridgeport in 1964. An avid golfer, Roy was active in athletics. He was a member of the Basketball and Baseball Teams at Milford High School, lettered in Basketball at Arnold College and Trinity College, played Semi-Pro Baseball in Milford and Pro-Basketball in Wallingford for the Eastern League. Roy was an Associate Professor at Southern Connecticut State University for five years where he was the Supervisor of Student Candidates for Teaching Degrees. He was a lifetime member of the Connecticut Teachers Association, a Master Mason of Ansantawae Lodge No. 89, A.F. & A.M., Milford, a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, and a Charter Member of the Devon Post 7788 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Milford, where he was Co-Chairman of the Building Committee. Roy was a member of the Grassy Hill Country Club, the Mill River Country Club, and the Wepawaug Country Club. He was President of the Mill River Country Club in 1975. Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather with a warm smile and a kind and gentle soul. He was a caregiver to his beloved wife for many years.

Roy is survived by his loving daughters, Lee Lund Rogers of Milford and Denise L. Lund Kirkpatrick and husband Bill of Milford; a brother, Richard D. Lund of Fort Lauderdale, FL; three grandchildren, Ambere Rogers and husband Steve Henshaw of Norwalk, Derrick Kirkpatrick and wife Megan of Milford, and Ian Kirkpatrick and wife Amanda of Milford; and great grandchild, Josephine. He was predeceased by his wife, Laura N. (Butcher) Lund and brother, Harold (Ace) Lund. Roy’s family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Konstantin for his compassionate care of our father.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at First United Congregational Church, 34 West Main Street, Milford. Interment to follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, Milford. Friends and family may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a Masonic Service to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at http://alz.org/ct/in_my_community_donate.asp. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Machado, Laura

Laura Machado, age 94, of Milford, beloved wife of the late João Machado, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 7, 1923 in Fairhaven, MA she was a daughter of the late Antonio DaSilva and Conceicão Barroso. A hardworking woman, Laura enjoyed the simple things in life. She treasured when her entire family was together. Her smile could light up a room when her grandchildren and great grandchildren were around her. She was always full of life and the unconditional love she provided will always be in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her six loving children, Maria Machado, Angie Alves and her husband George, Joe Machado and his wife Fernanda, Eddie Machado and his wife Maria, Luis Machado and his wife Lucia, and Belmira Santo and her husband Anibal, two daughters-in-law, Albina Machado and Fernanda Machado, 23 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Antonio and Orlando Machado, two grandsons, Luis Martins and Fred Machado, a brother Frank DaSilva, a sister Anna DaSilva and a daughter-in-law Tina Machado. Funeral services will take place on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 9:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. To leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.

Martin, Alexandria L.

Alexandria L. “Chickie” Martin, 69, of Milford, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2018. The daughter of the late Alexander and Ann Flynn Lombardi, Alexandria was born on April 28, 1948 in Bronx, NY.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Interment will be at the family’s discretion. To view the full obituary and leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

McPherson, Anita Kerbeshian

Anita Kerbeshian McPherson, 69, of Orange, CT, formerly Watertown, MA, beloved wife of Craig A. McPherson, MD, passed away suddenly (of a ruptured aortic aneurysm) while skiing with her family on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Born on July 12, 1948 in Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Marderosian Kerbeshian.

Anita was a graduate of Watertown High School and received her A.B. degree, cum laude, from Radcliffe College at Harvard University. After obtaining her Masters in Social Work from Simmons College, she began her professional career as a Psychiatric Social Worker at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boston, MA. She and her husband married in May of 1976 and moved to Connecticut in 1980, eventually settling in Orange from 1984 until her death. Throughout her life in Connecticut, she devoted much of her time to a busy private practice in counseling and psychotherapy, with offices in New Haven, Hamden, and Milford, and the raising of her family. She and her family were active members of the Orange Congregational Church, United Church of Christ; – she served on many of the congregation’s boards and committees.

She is survived by her husband, who is a cardiologist at Bridgeport Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine; two daughters, Marianne McPherson, PhD, of Somerville, MA, and Christina McPherson, Certified Nurse-Midwife, of New York, NY; her son-in-law, Damon Sidel, M.Arch., of Somerville, MA and Christina’s partner Michael Seaman, DO, of New York, NY; two grandchildren, Linnaea and Holden McPherson Sidel of Somerville, MA; a brother and sister-in-law, Jacob Kerbeshian, MD and Lynn Kerbeshian, JD, of Medina, MN; a sister-in-law, Laura McPherson, MSW, of Milford; three nieces, Marie Kerbeshian, PhD, of Iowa City, IA, Neva Kerbeshian Novarro, PhD, of Huntington Beach, CA, and Sarah Kerbeshian Sorenson, JD, of Plymouth, MN; two nephews, Jack Kerbeshian, FSA, of Plymouth, MN and David (McPherson) Weinreich, MBA, of Boston, MA; five grandnieces; five grandnephews; and many dear friends including the Rev. Dr. Marian Williams of Medford, MA. She was predeceased by her parents-in-law, Lester and Gloria McPherson, of Fairfield; her grandnephew, Luke Tyler Kerbeshian, of Plymouth, MN; and her dear friend Steven Williams, PhD, of Medford, MA.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Orange Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Meetinghouse Ln., Orange, CT, 06477 (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at Orange Center Cemetery, Orange Center Road, Orange, CT, 06477. Friends and family may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28,
2018 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Orange Congregational Church, UCC. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Medley, Dorothy May

Dorothy May Medley (McQueen-Baer), 94, of Bellefonte, PA formerly of Milford CT, passed away on February 28, 2018, at Centre Crest Nursing Home.

Born August 1, 1923, in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Gratrix) Medley. She was married to George W. Baer who preceded her in death on January 15, 2018.

Dorothy was a talented artist of landscapes and still life and an avid gardener who loved roses. She was a very generous, compassionate, and kind person who will be missed dearly.
She is survived by three children, Shelly McQueen – Pawell, Cynthia McQueen, Donald McQueen, and granddaughter, Laina McQueen.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, State College, PA.

Morazzini, Dominick

Dominick Louis “Mickey” Morazzini, age 93, of Orange passed away Wednesday February 28, 2018 at CT Hospice. He was the beloved husband of 71 years to Marie Antonino Morazzini. Loving father of David (Debra) Morazzini and Glenn (Pamela) Morazzini. Brother of Rose Capobianco and the late Mary Evangelista, Lena Vecchio, Peter, Frank and Anthony Morazzini. Grandfather of Daryl (Laura), Alanna (Chris), Tara (Mathew) and Russ (Sarah). Great Grandfather of Giulietta Morazzini and Giovanna Talvacchia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late David and Angelina Bonetti Morazzini. Dominick honorably served in the U. S. Navy from 1942 to 1945 as a gunner on various Merchant Marine ships. On his first tour of duty his ship the SS Walter Camp was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. He spent seven days on a life raft in the Indian Ocean, later being rescued by a British cruiser, was brought to Port Said, Egypt and then returned to the United States. His remaining tour was transporting troops and supplies to England and the Mediterranean area. After his discharge he worked 19 years for Brinks Armored Car and then for the Orange Highway Department for 29 years as Crew Chief. He was a member of the American Legion Post #127. Dominick was a lover of life, family, friends and community.

The hours for visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 6 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home Monday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Infant Church at 10:00. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Orange Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT. 06405. To leave an online condolence please visit
www.westhavenfuneral.com.

Norton, David M.

David M. Norton, age 66, a lifelong resident of Orange, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends, on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1951 to the late Julius and Lillian Whelan Norton. A well regarded and respected businessman all his life, he started Norton’s Landscaping at the age of 16 in 1967. At the age of 24, he purchased Norton’s Sunoco Station on the Boston Post Road in Orange, which he owned for 40 years from 1975 to 2015. “Papa Norts” was well loved by all. He meant so much to many people. He enjoyed playing and coaching softball and sponsored many men’s and women’s softball teams where he was affectionately known as “Coach”. He will be remembered as a hard-working entrepreneur, an avid boater, enjoyed camping and a lover of animals. He enjoyed collecting many different types of memorabilia. He had an infectious smile, beautiful blue eyes and a firm handshake, which was important to him. His loving and giving soul will live on in the memory of his family and many friends. Mr. Norton is survived by his devoted wife, Sallyanne, son David M. Norton Jr., sister Laurie Norton Luce, brother-in-law Matt Luce and their two children Matthew and Julie (his Goddaughter). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Arthur Norton and sister Kathy Norton. Family, friends and others whose lives David touched are invited to the Smith Funeral Home, 135 N. Broad St., Milford on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. to reminisce, grieve, support one another and to celebrate his life. A funeral service will be held at the Orange Congregational Church, 205 Meetinghouse Lane, Orange at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 2nd. Interment will follow in the Orange Center Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at ASPCA.org. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit our website at www.georgejsmithandson.com.

O’Falt, Donald Robert

Donald Robert O’Falt, age 71, of Milford, died peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2018 with his beloved family by his side. Donald was born on August 18, 1946 to the late Anthony and Jennie O’Falt. Donald was a proud veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam war. He worked as a manager at Harstans Jewelers for many years before his retirement. He loved tennis, swimming at Walnut beach and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his two children: Heather O’Falt and Keith O’Falt (Nancy Sengstacken) both of Milford, granddaughter, Meghan Sengstacken, brother, Anthony (Diane) O’Falt Jr. of Madison, nephew and godson, Christopher (Maggie) O’Falt and their son Charlie of Brooklyn, NY, extended family, Mike and Brenda Noonan and their children and many other family members and dear friends. Friends and family may call on Saturday, February 24th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. A service will be held in the funeral home at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be private. To share a memory, please visit, www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Perry, Theresa Butler

Theresa Butler Perry, age 83, of Milford for over 40 years, died on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Theresa was born in Madison, Maine on September 30, 1934 to the late George and Amanda Paradise Butler. Theresa worked as a secretary for International Harvester for 17 years and was actively involved with both St Ann and St Gabriel Church. She was a member of the 50+ Club and the Usher Guild at St Ann and a member of “Girl Friday” for 20 years at St Gabriel’s. Survivors include her sister, Mildred Lagasse of Maine and several nieces and nephews. Theresa is predeceased by her sisters, Irene St. Laurent, Alvina Marchetti, Evelyn Landry and Frances Uliasz.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Tuesday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Gabriel Church, 26 Broadway, Milford. Interment will be private and there will be no calling hours. THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit, www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Pond, Arlene M.

Arlene M. Pond, 89, formerly of Milford, CT, died in Gardner Heights Nursing Home in Shelton, CT, on February 21, 2018. Born on September 9, 1928 in Howland, ME, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Edna Towers.
Arlene moved to Brooklyn, NY at a very early age where she acquired her love of Jewish food. She later moved to New Haven, CT, where she met her husband Harvey and they moved to Milford to start their life together. Arlene’s great joys were her family and her church. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was active in St. Mary’s Church of Milford. She was a CCD teacher, a member of the Legion of Mary, and was a Eucharistic Minister. She and Harvey started the “Greeters” program and worked at the Soup Kitchen for several years.

Arlene is survived by her children, Harvey J. (Suzanne Legge) Pond, Jr., Daniel (Gwen Stengel) Pond, Michael (Melinda Weliver) Pond, Richard (Debbie Colucci) Pond, and Carolyn (Ron) Stewart; as well as 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother James Towers of Branford, CT.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford, CT. Friends and family may call on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Ryan, Janet L.

Janet L. Ryan, age 83, a lifelong Milford resident, passed away in her home on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Born on October 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Elizabeth Hubay Cole. Before retiring, she was employed by Stevens Ford as a bookkeeper and a member of the Milford Senior Center. Janet will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed tag sales. She is survived by her sons Keith Ryan and his wife Karen of Seymour and David Ryan of Milford, grandchildren Kyle and his wife Meaghan, Leah and her fiancée Aaron Pawluk and Gregory, great granddaughter Adelaide, brothers Raymond and Alan Cole both of Milford. A special thank you to Elaine Casey. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her devoted husband William D. Ryan and sister Arlene Rice. Calling hours are Tuesday February 20, 2018 from 4pm to 8pm at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 N Broad St., Milford, with a prayer service during the visitation at 7:30pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wildemere Beach Church, Broadway, Milford, CT 06460. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit our website at www.georgejsmithandson.com.

Spaziani, Catherine “Cathy” Marro

Catherine “Cathy” Marro Spaziani, 81, of Orange, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Connecticut Hospice. She was the beloved wife to Americo (A.J. Chuck) Spaziani. She was born on January 7, 1937 to the late Joseph and Catherine Marro. Ever since Cathy was a young woman, she was always involved with her faith; she attended High School at Sacred Heart Academy, had a passion for giving back more than she received, and decided to become a nurse at 18 years old. Cathy graduated from the first nursing class at Saint Raphael’s Hospital. She was a nurse for 60 years, always spreading her caring nature and knowledge all throughout various locations, her favorite being the renal dialysis unit at the VA Hospital for 19 years. She ended her nursing career at 78 years old at Orange Health Care being the head charge nurse. Cathy had many hobbies, a few being: arts & crafts, yoga, reading, and especially cooking. Any excuse to hold a get together and Cathy was there! She absolutely loved to have a cup of coffee and catch up on life. She spent most of her time laughing at Sunday dinners, as family meant the world to her. Most importantly, Cathy was a Eucharistic minister at Holy Infant Church and would serve every Sunday with her son, Allen. She enjoyed spreading the word of God and touching other people’s lives. Besides her husband of 60 years, Cathy is survived by her son, Allen J. Spaziani of Orange; her grandson, Christopher; granddaughter, Adriana; and daughter-in-law, Julie. Cathy is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Yvonne and her brothers and sisters.

Her funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven Friday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Infant Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in Orange Center Cemetery. Friends may call FRIDAY MORNING from 8:30-10:30. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org. Sign Cathy’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.

Silver, Doreen P.

Doreen P. Silver, age 66 of Milford, beloved wife of the late Gerald R. Silver, passed away February 16, 2018 at CT Hospice, Branford. Doreen was born in Bridgeport, September 16, 1951, daughter of Nancy J. Nolting Amann and the late Arthur F. Amann. She worked as an accountant for St. Raphael’s Hospital for many years. Active in the community, she was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church of Milford and a member of the Milford Elks Lodge #1589. She was a former cheerleading coach for Milford Elks Pop Warner, Milford Summer League Basketball Coach, St. Mary’s School Mother, and Den Mother of the Milford Cub Scouts Pack 721. She was an avid golfer, dancer, and enjoyed going to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos where she enjoyed playing blackjack, craps, and slots. Her favorite pastime and most joy in life was getting all the family and friends together for our annual Fourth of July party and all the holidays. She is survived by her son Mark Silver (Kerry) of West Haven; her stepsons Timothy Silver (Melissa) of Seymour and Jay Silver (Seton) of Brookfield; her stepdaughter Amy Mikulski (Steve) of Tolland; and her honorary daughter Nicole Wilhelm (James) of Milford; 11 grandchildren; and her brothers James A. Amann (Theresa) and Paul D. Amann (Katherine) all of Milford. Besides her beloved husband Gerald and her father, she was predeceased by her brother Mark W. Amann. Calling hours will be held Wednesday February 21, 2018 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 N. Broad St., Milford. A funeral service will be held Thursday February 22, 2018 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association @ www.adpaparkinson.org. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.

Trapp, James E. Sr.

James E. Trapp Sr., 88, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Nancy Fohs Trapp, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2018. James was born on January 19, 1930 in Milford, to the late John H. and Margaret Trapp.

As a life long resident of Milford, James graduated from Milford High School in 1948 where he excelled in sports. He graduated from UConn in 1952, and then went on to proudly serve as second lieutenant in the US Air Force.

James’ love for teaching was evident in the 26 years he dedicated to the Stratford school district. He also worked as a part time postal employee for many of those teaching years. After retiring he spent several years in design and production at North Sails in Milford. His passions included music of all styles, flying, sailing, skiing, tennis, and bicycling along the Milford shoreline. James loved being with his family at Laurel Beach, especially time spent with his grandchildren. His passion for teaching was evident to anyone who saw him with his pen in his shirt ready for an impromptu lesson. His laughter and fun-filled personality will truly be missed by anyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

James is survived by his sons, James E. Trapp Jr. (Mary Joyce) of Branford, Daniel J. Trapp (Cynthia) of Milford and Kenneth R. Trapp of Milford; his daughters, Tara J. Trapp (Andrew Korpita) of Monroe and Meghan M. Schaney (Paul) of Holliston, MA; seven grandchildren, Lindsay and Sally Trapp, Nathan, Matthew and Emilee Schaney and Daniel and Amelia Trapp; and his sister, Patricia Trapp Taulty of Milford. James was predeceased by his three brothers and four sisters. The family would like to thank the dedicated nurses, aides and staff at Lord Chamberlain Rehabilitation Center and CT Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 26 Broadway, Milford, CT. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford, CT. Friends and family may call on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Villani, Carl A.

Carl A. Villani, 92.8 years young, of Milford passed away peacefully on February 25, 2018. Born on June 10, 1925 in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Harry and Louise Villani.
Carl is survived by his siblings, Marion Myrick and Louise (Dennis) Rau; his nieces and nephews, Yvonne (Mike) Nevens, Lisa Rockelli, Angela (Darrin) Booth, Dina (Scott) Shulman, Dennis Jr. (Christina) Rau, and Bonnie (Craig) George; his great nieces and nephews, Andy and Alex Rockelli, Natalie and Adam Booth, Isabela Rau, Daniel, Will, Tyler, and Mason Shulman, and Caroline and Travis George. Carl was predeceased by his sister, Annie (Al) Faiella; his infant brother, Harry Villani; his niece, Maria Rau; and his brother-in-law, Donald Myrick.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 5, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment with Military Honors will take place at a later date. Friends and family may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor at www.littlesistersofthepoor.org/donate or to your own favorite charity. To leave online condolences and view a full obituary, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.