Obituaries from the Oct. 31, 2019 Issue

Altieri, Marie

We celebrate the life of Marie Altieri, who was born April 8, 1930 and passed peacefully on October 19, 2019 at Milford Health and Rehab Center. The heart she so openly gave to others physically gave out, but the spirit of that heart will live on in many of us.
Marie grew up in Stratford, CT and after marrying Tony Altieri in 1953, eventually moved their family to Milford and she spent the remaining 60 years at their family home. Her mission in life was to shepherd her family – her husband and sons, siblings, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, cousins, etc. To say family was important to her is an understatement; it was the only thing.

From being the self-declared caretaker of the Schippani clan as a child on Birdseye St., Stratford, with brothers Sal and Joe and sisters Gloria and Louise and parents Joe and Lil, to being the supervisor of the unofficial social center for her sons’ friends in Milford, Marie relished the role of being involved in everyone’s well-being.

Extremely proud of her heritage, homemade pasta served every holiday was a staple, along with tons of baked goods and the family’s homemade wine; it was about food, fun, and family. As a neighbor, Marie conducted herself in the same manner as with family – the door was always open. She occasionally worked out of the house when it became a financial necessity and spent most of those hours at Chesebrough Ponds in Milford, during the 70’s and 80’s.

She is survived by her sons, Greg, Anthony and Frank and their respective significant others, Pam, Michelle, and Carol; grandchildren, Delaney, Laura, Alex, Sydney and Luke; many nieces and nephews; and as many cousins. After her beloved Tony passed away prematurely, and after being briefly widowed, she lived with long term partner, Cornelius “Connie” Bennett for 30+ years. Special people in her life include neighbors Nancy and Tom Finch and caregiver Diane Clark. We will miss her.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Marie’s family will be receiving visitors again on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 10 a.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Ave., Stratford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Burrows, Virginia “Ginger”

Virginia “Ginger” J. Burrows, age 90 of Milford, beloved wife of 61 years to the late Raymond “Bud” F. Burrows, Jr., passed away October 16, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Ginger was born in Bridgeport, August 29, 1929, daughter of the late Gordon and Daisy Bottomley Kelly. Ginger worked as an office assistant for Milford Federal Credit Union for many years until her retirement. She was an avid fan of her family and never missed any of her children’s and grandchildren’s games. She was a marvelous tap dancer and line dancer and was a member of the Milford Senior Center. She is survived by her son Brian Burrows, her grandchildren David, Amanda, and Michael Burrows, her great-grandson Jaxson Burrows, her sister Sue Shields, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides her husband Bud and her parents, she was predeceased by her sons Scott and Gary Burrows, her brothers Donald, Patrick, and Michael Kelly, and her sister Mary Lloyd. Calling hours will be held Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 21, 2019 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 71 River St., Milford at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Lindeman officiating. Interment will follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Church. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.

Cariglio, Pasquale

Pasquale R. Cariglio (Pat, Patsy), 59, of Milford CT passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2019 at Connecticut Hospice. He was born on September 7, 1960 in New Haven, CT to Gustav and Arlene (Smith) Cariglio.

He leaves behind his cherished wife Marianne of 35 years and his son Shawn who he was devoted to and very proud of. Pat was a selfless, compassionate and generous man who always put others before himself. He was a hardworking and dedicated husband, father and friend to many. Pat touched countless lives. He was a Milford Little League coach. He established the Milford Mariners baseball team as well as the CT Dynasty team. He volunteered countless hours to the Foran High School athletic programs. Some of his greatest joys were watching his son Shawn play college baseball at Roger Williams University, taking in the sites on his bicycle rides along the shoreline and spending many hours engaged with his coin collections. Known as “Patio” to his friends, you could always find him at a rec basketball game or playing softball. His proudest moment was watching Shawn graduate from Roger Williams and earn his masters degree. As an avid Yankee fan, he recently attended a special game with his family. Pat loved to travel with his wife and son on their yearly Florida vacations. His purpose in life was to protect them and to make them happy; he accomplished that every day.

Survivors include his brother Gustav Cariglio (Lynne), Uncle Robert Smith (Carolyn Stapleton), his very special cousins Thomas Cariglio (Andrea) and Joanne Prete. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, Godchildren, an abundance of close friends and his special extended family, Britnei (Artz) Frederick and Gabriella DiGiacomo. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude for all of the love, prayers and support they received throughout Pat’s courageous battle.

Relatives and friends are invited too attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00am in Our Lady of Victory Church, 600 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven. Everyone who loved Pat is welcome. Burial will be private. The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc., 11 Wooster Place, New Haven is in care of his arrangements. Share a memory and sign Pat’s guest book online at www.iovanne.com.

Csizmadia, Marilou F.

Marilou F. “Lulu” Csizmadia, 68, of Milford, beloved wife of Louis Csizmadia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 13, 2019. She was born on March 18, 1951 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Mary (Siksay) and Francis Jiroudek.

Lulu and her husband Lou co-owned Up to Date Fish and Chip Restaurant in Bridgeport, for over 20 years. She also worked for over 35 years at ADP and was an active member of the Aqua Aerobics Swim Club of Milford.

In addition to her husband, Lou, Lulu is survived by her children, Lisa (Robert Ludricks) Csizmadia and Carrie (David) Steinberg; her grandchildren, Perry and Pamela Steinberg; her sister and siblings-in-law, Margaret (Frederick) Stockman, and Diane (Michael) Ciaramella; and her niece and nephew, Suzanne Silvestro and Michael Ciaramella. In addition to her parents, Lulu was predeceased by her niece, Michele Guido, her dog, Beanie, and many cats.
Family and friends were Lulu’s passion and delight – as well as the Beatles. She had a fairytale marriage to the love of her life Lou for over 47 years – it was a marriage out of the storybooks. Her grandchildren adored her more than anything and referred to her as their “Mimi.” She was the strongest, most positive, upbeat, beautiful person who never complained and always looked to the bright side of things- she was pure goodness and love. She was worshipped by her daughters and her legacy will live on each and every day.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Ann Church (St. Raphael Parish), 501 Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1056 Daniels Farm Rd., Trumbull, CT. Family and friends may call on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Cusmano, John Joseph

John Joseph Cusmano, Sr., 79, lifelong resident of Milford, beloved husband of Pauline Cusmano for 57 years, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2019. John was born on March 31, 1940 in New York, NY to the late Joseph and Lillian Cusmano.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Church, 325 Oronoque Rd., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford, CT. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s name may be made to the VA CT Healthcare, 950 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516 or the ALS Association at www.webct.alsa.org. To read the full obituary and leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Daley, Robert W.

Robert W. Daley, age 87, of Milford, beloved husband of Edmonde Castex Daley, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Robert was born in Bridgeport on July 12, 1932 to the late Walter and Edna Cuneo Daley. He was a proud US Navy Veteran and met the love of his life, Edmonde, while he was overseas. Robert worked for the State of CT as a representative for the Gaming Commission for the Lottery Division. He was actively involved in the Milford Recreation Department and worked part time at the Milford Police Department. He was an avid NY Yankees Fan and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his children: Michael and Kevin Daley of Milford and Maureen Springsteen of Milford, three grandchildren, Brian, Kevin and Ashley Springsteen of New Haven; sister, Jean DeLuca (David) of Milford and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Sunday, October 13th from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Rigely Food Pantry, checks payable to “Precious Blood Parish”, 70 Gulf Street, Milford, CT 06460. To leave an online condolence, please visit, www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Deer, Jo-Ann Marie

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jo-Ann Marie Deer (West Haven, Connecticut), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, who passed away on October 17, 2019, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Michael B. Rosiello and Marie T. Rosiello; her granddaughter Alexis Deer Kuhar. She is survived by : her children, Stephen R. Deer III, Michele Deer and Mark Deer (Pattie); her grandsons, Travis Deer, Ethan Deer and Spencer Deer; her brothers, Frank Pataky and Robert Rosiello Sr (Patty); her brother-in-law Lawrence Deer (Carol). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A reception will be held on Wednesday, October 30th 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cody-White Funeral Home (107 Broad St, Milford, CT).

DiMaggio, Yolanda
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Yolanda Dimaggio (Milford, Connecticut), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, who passed away on October 15, 2019, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Yolanda Dimaggio or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joseph DiMaggio and Constance DiMaggio; her daughter Judy Grant (late Herb). She is survived by : her daughters, Rosemarie Peclet, Donna Schwarz (David), Betty Rich (Tony) and Joan Santiago. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Cody-White Funeral Home (107 Broad St, Milford, CT).

Gulas, Robert George

Robert George Gulas, 69, of Milford, passed away on September 28, 2019. He was born on May 16, 1950 in Bridgeport, CT to Ann [Vnenchak] and the late George Gulas.

Bob was an active member of Precious Blood Parish; he served 12 years as secretary and was the most recent president of the St. Joseph’s Men’s Club. He volunteered his time at the Midnight Run, the Annual Golf Tournament and was an usher at Saint Agnes Church. Bob also volunteered at the Beth-El Center in Milford and was a member of the Elks Lodge 1589.

In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Electra (Anton) Wroblewski; his twin brother, Richard (Mary) Gulas; his sister, Robin Ann Gulas; his nieces and nephews, Melinda (Antonio) Coelho and David (Amie) Matteson; his great-nephews, Caleb Stapleton and Noah Coelho; his sister-in-law, Barbara (Paul) Schmidt; and his cat, Leslie.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Agnes Church (Precious Blood Parish), 400 Merwin Ave., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford, CT. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beth-El Center, Inc. at www.bethelmilford.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Hanson, Earle

Earle Hanson, 90, of Milford, beloved husband of Mary Hanson, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2019. Born on November 28, 1928 in Proctor, VT, he was the son of the late John and Tekla Hanson. Earle was a dedicated employee of UI for 38 years. He was a Master Mason for Ansantawae Lodge in Milford for 65 years. Earle was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, volunteering his time in their Property Committee. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing. Along with his loving wife, Earle leaves behind his children, Marie (Gary) Compare, Rick (Karen) Hanson, Mark Hanson, and John (Robin) Hanson; grandchildren, Brian (Serene) Compare, John, David, and Erica Hanson; great-grandchildren, Natalie and Audrey Compare; and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his grandson, Michael Compare, and brother, John Hanson. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 12 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 21 Robert Treat Pkwy., Milford. Interment will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford. Friends and family may call that morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church at http://trinitymilfordct.org/. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Hoffman, James E.

James Edwin Hoffman, age 79, of Milford, beloved husband of Barbara Buturla Hoffman for 55 years, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Jim was born in Bridgeport on September 10, 1940 to the late Edwin and Irene Sorensen Hoffman. He was a proud veteran of the US Coast Guard and was a retired State Trooper in the traffic division for the State of Connecticut for 32 years. Jim then worked as an inspector for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Bridgeport for 10 years. He was an avid stamp collector and loved to travel the world. Survivors include his children: Robyn M. Hoffman of Shelton and James W. Hoffman of Matawan, NJ and sisters; Mary Lawlor (Brian) of Warwick, RI and Martha Krankall (Rudy) of Beacon Falls and several nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his brother, William Hoffman. Friends may call on Wednesday, October 16th from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm in The Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 17th at 10:00 am at Saint Ann Church (Saint Raphael Parish) 501 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford. Interment with full military honors will follow in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 2060 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Honek, Anna B.

Anna B. Honek, age 87, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Honek, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Anna was born in Kucin, Slovakia on August 28, 1932 to the late Andrew and Agnes Kovalik Grosko. She was the co-owner of Connecticut Driveshaft in Milford for 27 years, a business she owned and founded with her husband in 1971. In her younger years, she loved to travel and go on cruises with her husband. Survivors include her loving children: Joseph F. Honek and Andrew P. Honek (Roberta) both of Milford; sisters, Margaret Baluch of Seymour, Mary Jordhamo of Stratford and Irene Marella of Trumbull and sister-in-law, Henrietta Platt of Milford and several nieces and nephews. Anna was predeceased by her sister, Helen Wuerth. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Carriage Green in Milford and her caregivers from Comfort Keepers who were so wonderful to Anna over the past 5 years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 25th at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Gabriel Church (Saint Raphael Parish) in Milford. Interment will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, Milford. Friends are invited to attend the Calling hours on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE, MILFORD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Anna’s memory. To leave an online condolence, please visit
www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Johnson, Carl Vernon

Carl Vernon “Vern” Johnson, age 78, beloved husband of 53 years to Sheila (Erbter) Johnson of Milford, entered peaceful rest on October 19, 2019 surrounded by his family at Yale New Haven Hospital.

He was the son of the late Helge and Vera (Carlson) Johnson and was born on December 5, 1940 in Waterbury, CT. His family soon moved to Devon where he was raised. After graduating from Milford High School in 1958 he served with the US Navy on the USS Kearsarge flying as a sonar man on Sikorsky helicopters. Along with his wife, they owned an Amway Direct Distributorship.

This good, kind and loving man was most happy joking and visiting with family, friends and his special group of Move Program VA buddies. Buying his first boat at the age of 12, he explored the creeks and waters of the Housatonic River, and later sailed the waters of Long Island Sound and beyond with his first mate, Sheila. He was a member of the Housatonic Boat Club, the Windjammers Sailing Club, Milford Power Squadron, the Fairfield Gaelic-American Club, the Milford Irish Heritage Society of Milford and the American Legion Post #196. He was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Milford and very proud of his Swedish heritage.

In addition to his loving wife, Vern leaves his three devoted children, Carl Eric Johnson of Manhattan, NY, Scott Edward Johnson (companion, Emy Famataro) of Wayne, NJ and Kerstin Johnson Yocis (Brian Yocis) of Medford, MA, two grandsons, Vijay Johnson and Dillon Johnson. He is also survived by sisters, Claire Smith of Holiday, FL and Ingrid (Michael) Brown of Land O Lakes, FL, sister in law, Sharon (David) Jackel of Devon and many nieces and nephews. His sister, Alice Lorraine Pratt, brothers in law, Ronald McKenna, Robert Smith, Edward Thomas Erbter, Jr. and Roydon Shaw Pratt, II and Uncle James McAleavy predeceased him.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE, MILFORD with Military Honors. Interment will be private. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 196, 25 Merwin Avenue, Milford, CT 06460. To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Kluchnick, Sharon Rotunno

Sharon Ann Kluchnick, 66, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at Greenwich Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Sharon was born on January 5, 1953 in Stamford, Connecticut to George and Lee Rotunno of Norwalk. Sharon graduated from Stamford Catholic High School in 1970 and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and Fairfield University where she received a Master’s degree in Special Education and Educational Leadership. During her professional career she was a special education teacher and a Supervisor of Special Education for Milford Public Schools for 29 years where she touched many students and their family’s lives. After retirement, Sharon’s devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren and extended family filled her days with joy.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Peter Charles Kluchnick of Milford, her three children, Peter J. Kluchnick and his wife Jennifer of Monroe, Michael A. Kluchnick of Milford, and Kathryn M. Cedor and her husband Jason of Orange. She was the beloved “Mimi” to her grandchildren Alyvia and Aiden Kluchnick, and Lucas and Marie Cedor, whom she adored. She is also survived by her parents, George and Lee Rotunno of Norwalk, her sisters Linda Wieland and husband Carl, Roberta DeCicco and husband Stephen, and Maria McMorris and husband David. “Shay Shay” was dearly loved by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sharon had many long and close relationships within her personal and professional life which she cherished. Sharon has left an indelible mark on her family, the community in which she lived and worked, and the lives she touched, she will be deeply missed by all. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Dr. Antonios Katsigiannis for his tireless dedication to her care and support to her family.

Friends and family may call from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 North Broad Street Milford, CT 06460. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Internment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Lee, San Shun

San was born on August 11, 1931 and passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Interment will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT.

Macci, Umberto

Umberto Macci, 91, of Orange, beloved husband of the late Rosaria Macci, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1928 in Boville Ernica, Italy, Province of Frosinone.

Umberto was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also had a passion for his large gardens that eventually grew into a farm that he worked with his wife. Rosaria and Umberto shared 75 years of marriage and are now together again.

Umberto is survived by his children, Angelo (Maria) Macci, Rosemarie (Dennis) Rosa, and Natina Macci; his grandchildren, Roberto (Sarah) Macci, Marco (Kristy) Macci, Joseph (Stephanie) Macci, Daniel (Annie) Rosa, and Angela (Paulino) Rosa; his great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Daniel Macci, Marco, Mia and Matteo Macci, Dannielle and Anneliese Rosa, and Jayce and Rocco Velez; his sister, Maria of Genzano, Italy; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. In addition to his wife, Umberto was predeceased by his daughter, Rosina Macci; and his sisters, Salma, Natalina, Giavanna, and Giuseppina.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Rd., Orange. Entombment will follow at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Avenue, West Haven, CT. Family and friends may call on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 N. Broad St., Milford, CT. Memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics Connecticut, 2666 State Street, Suite #1, Hamden, CT or at www.soct.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Manzo, Mae

Mae Manzo, age 91, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Samuel Manzo entered peaceful rest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. She was born on September 9, 1928 and the daughter of the late Nazareno and Louise (Pontillo) Scarapicchia. Mrs. Manzo worked for PerkinElmer in Norwalk for over 20 years before her retirement and Rick’s Deli. She enjoyed her trips to the casino and was a member of the DeMaio Garden Club. Mrs. Manzo is survived by her devoted daughter, Jo-Marie Pelle and her husband Steve Jessie of Milford, two granddaughters, Dinah Battaglini and her husband Joe of Rocky Hill and Marla Pelle of Milford and her cherished great-granddaughter, Gianna Battaglini and several nieces, nephews, cousins, sister and brother-in-laws. Her siblings, Rose Cammaro, Tessie Capuano, Joseph and Angelo Scarapicchia and Lucy Deloma predeceased her. A special thanks to her dear friend, Ellie who was always there for her, along with Bev and Pauline. She enjoyed playing “Sparkle” with Leslie and all her friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 18th at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Ann Church (Saint Raphael Parish) in Milford. Interment to follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Stratford. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE, MILFORD. To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

Mason, Richard “Ricky”

Richard “Ricky” Mason of West Haven, CT, formerly of Milford, CT, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Ricky, born February 24, 1964, was the beloved son of Geraldine (York) Mason, Gerry’s devoted partner and Ricky’s loving stepfather, Dominick Facin and his late father John “Jack” F. Mason. Ricky loved the outdoors and animals. Over the years, he worked as a landscaper, worked on the family (and friends) farms and also as a harness horse trainer at Freehold raceway in New Jersey. Ricky was known to be very generous with his love; his love for his family, for God, for his friends and for his beloved cats. He will long be remembered as having the biggest heart with the personality to match. Ricky is survived by his loving parents Geraldine (York) Mason and Dominick Facin, his brother and best friend Michael Mason (Melanie) of Milford, CT, nephew Jay Mason as well as beloved cousins and many friends. Ricky was predeceased by his father John “Jack” F. Mason, his brother John “Honest” J. Mason, and his sister Lynda Mason. A graveside service and interment at Kings Highway Cemetery will be private. Smith Funeral Home, Milford, CT, is handling arrangements. To leave condolences, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.

Marshall, George Arthur

George Arthur Marshall, age 76, of Milford, passed away on October 22, 2019 in CT Hospice. He was born on September 21, 1943 in New Haven to the late George H. Marshall and Sally Haskins McClain. Mr. Marshall is survived by his loving wife Evelyn Cannon Marshall, children Lisa Boyd, Kim Boyd-Hunter (Ural), Robin Marshall (Johnny), George Marshall, Jr., Percel Boyd, Thomas Boyd (Brenda), Robert Marshall (Andrea) and Tramel Marshall (Lourdes). Calling hours are Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 4pm to 7pm at Smith Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 28th at 10am in Wildermere Beach Congregational Church, 133 Broadway, Milford. Interment will follow in Kings Highway Cemetery in Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Milford YMCA, 631 Orange Ave., Milford, CT 06461 in his name. For full obituary, condolences, or directions, please visit our website at www.georgejsmithandson.com.

Molloy, Peter S.

In Milford, October 1, 2019 Peter S. Molloy, 85, of Milford, formerly of Bridgeport. Beloved husband of Mary Baldini Molloy. Loving father of Mary Alice Molloy of Milford and Catherine and her husband Rob Cottle of Milford, brother of Margaret Fitch of Hamden and Jane Cannon of Cheshire. Also survived by his cherished grandchildren Grace Molloy Cottle, Carly Jane Cottle and Matthew William Cottle. Predeceased by a brother Richard “Dickie” Molloy and sisters Ann Vining and Phyllis Molloy. Mr. Molloy was born in East Haven on July 16, 1934 son of the late Peter S. and Gertrude Wallace Molloy. Prior to his retirement he was an architect in NY City for many years.

His funeral will leave Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden Friday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com.

Mulligan, Serena Marie

Serena was born on February 14, 1996, to (Eileen) Stacey Arisian and Severin Mulligan. She attended Foran High School and then went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated in 2017, after which she spent a year traveling and working abroad. She then returned to Wisconsin and began her career as a project manager for Epic Systems, implementing their medical record technologies in hospitals nationwide. Serena had many passions, foremost of which were travel and personal connection. She spent more time traveling in her brief 23 years than many would in a lifetime. She used her time exploring our world to befriend and enrich the lives of countless people from all cultures, ages, and countless backgrounds, learning from everyone she met. She gave of her time and love with deep generosity, and it was her friendship that often linked people who otherwise would have gone on as strangers. She was grateful to all of those people who were a part of her life and was especially appreciative of those who wrote to her, reviving what she thought of as the lost art of letter writing. Serena is survived by her mother, Stacey Arisian, her father, Severin Mulligan, her brother, Dylan Mulligan, grandparents Eileen Arisian and James and Connie Mulligan. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Mitchell Arisian. Serena leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones. There will be no public service, rather there will be a private gathering of close family and friends to celebrate Serena’s life. If so inclined, donations can be made to the Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Polansky, Steven Jay

Steven Jay Polansky, 63, of Milford, CT, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, due to a sudden injury. Born October 4, 1956 to Helaine and Leonard, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Steve grew up surrounded by loving family and friends. They were always at the forefront of his life. He obtained his degree in communications from UMass Amherst where he met Diane, his beloved wife of 29 years. For the past 30 years, he spent his career in the banking industry, while also enjoying his passion as a professional photographer.

Steve was a Bruce Springsteen “fanatic”, attending dozens of concerts throughout the years. He loved to be in the kitchen cooking and adored all of his pets…even the cats.

A dear husband to Diane, he was a dedicated father to Rachael and Lauren, younger brother to Karen and Gail, “Uncle Huggy” to nieces and nephews and a caring friend to all.

Services to celebrate Steve’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at 11 a.m. at B’nai Israel, 2710 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604. As he was a passionate animal lover, the family requests that donations in his memory be made to the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington, CT.

Reizfeld, Adolf

Adolf Reizfeld passed away peacefully at his home in Vienna, Austria at the age of 97, just months away from his 98th birthday. Adolf was born in Vienna which he proudly celebrated in his business logo “Mr. Adolf Viennese Couturier in Furs” for 65 years as a business owner in New Haven and New York. He was an active member of the Lion’s Club and received his 50 year service pin from the international organization with 1.4 million members.

Adolf was an avid tennis player who enjoyed spending summers on the tennis courts at the Colony Beach Club and Owenego Beach and Tennis Club. One of the first members of the JCC in 1952, he continued to luxuriate in the men’s health club whenever he was in the New Haven area. His other interests included spending time with his family, soccer and being outdoors.

In addition to being a resident of Orange for 61years, Adolf loved splitting his time between his homes in Vienna, and Boca Raton, Florida. Adolf is survived by Ruth Reizfeld, his devoted wife of 62 years and his three children who include his loving daughter Naomi, and his two sons Brian and Leonard. He is also survived by two grandchildren and a brother Robert Reizfeld of Florida. Memorial services and a period of mourning will be private.

Tommasi, Urbano L.

Urbano L. Tommasi, 82, of Milford, beloved husband of Roxellen (Blevins) Tommasi, passed away on October 9, 2019. Born on April 19, 1937 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Antonio and Anna (Capra) Tommasi.

Affectionately known as ‘The Phantom Plumber,’ Urbano was the owner of Tommasi Plumbing and Heating. He had been a past member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Mill River Country Club in Stratford.

In addition to his loving wife, Urbano leaves behind his children, Lorrie (Herman) Lenz, Jeffrey (MaryAnn) Tommasi, and Sheri (Vaughan) Dumas; his grandchildren, Carly (Keegan Allen) Lenz, Nicholas Lenz, Drew Lenz, Nicole Wrightington, V.J. Dumas; his sister, Nilla DiCenzo; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Urbano was predeceased by, his brother, Walter Tommasi and his wife Claire, and by his brother-in-law, Guerino DiCenzo.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Haven, as well as Sara Godfrey, for all of the excellent care and sincere compassion they showed towards Urbano and his loved ones.

Family and Friends may call on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will commence at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Urbano’s name may be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare Center at www.volunteer.va.gov. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Truscello, Tammy

Tammy was born on July 11, 1960 and passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Tammy was a resident of Milford, Connecticut at the time of passing.

Visitation at the Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on October 21, 2019.

In lieu of flowers please make donations go Beacon Hospice Services in East Hartford, CT.