He served 22 years in the Army, was a Philadelphia Eagles fan, enjoyed fishing at Branford Point, cooking for family, and casino trips.
She had worked as a legal secretary and after marriage worked for her family business, Castellon Bros. Bakery in Branford, for many years.
With a loving 40-year marriage, she was devoted to her sons, was a supportive caregiver and loved all music, especially country, and Elvis.
Born in Norway, she was an avid traveler, enjoyed family time, and was a typesetter for the textbook/educational Dushkin Publishing Group.
Vera was a former employee of Bradlees and W.T. Grants and was an avid bowler.
A kind, compassionate person, he was an avid sports enthusiast and a big fan of movies and music, he could recite the lines word for word.
A lover of babies, cats, and dogs, she couldn't walk by a baby without saying how beautiful the child was and trying to get them to laugh.
A Navy Air Corps member, he was a Branford teacher for 35 years and a Branford Education Hall of Fame and Sports Hall of Fame awardee.
A business owner/developer, he was very involved civically as a member of myriad organizations and founded the Salatto Charitable Foundation
While living in Branford, she was actively involved in local politics, serving as a registrar with the League of Women Voters.
Born in Workingham, England, she was active in the Branford PTA, and loved gardening, reading, and "anything to do with the Queen."
A former North Haven, North Branford, and New Haven educator, he was North Haven's varsity tennis coach who himself loved playing tennis.
She enjoyed music and played the flute and was a very friendly, vivacious woman who always tried to be helpful to anyone she met.
A longtime teacher, she was an expert gardener, floral designer, a point away from bridge life master, and world traveler with husband Bob
A teacher and artist known for her intelligence, stoicism, wit, kindness, and inner strength, she loved to cook, garden, read, and movies.
He leaves behind a profound legacy and will be remembered as a pillar of strength and for the words of wisdom he instilled into his family.
A loving, dedicated Poppy, he enjoyed sporting events, concerts, plays, recitals, art shows, and anything that made his grandchildren shine.
An Army Medical Corps MD at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bangkok, Thailand, he was regarded as a moral compass by those who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family wrote a "message of sympathy is enough," with a list of organizations to make a donation in Declan's name.
An Air Force veteran, he was a VAMC medtech and a Parker Park groundskeeper for 20 years who looked forward to the Branford Fireworks.
A beloved father and grandfather, he worked for many years for SNET and ATT until retiring as Director of Technology.
A longtime ad executive, he served on New Haven Symphony, Branford Green Committee boards, and was an Elm City, Pine Orchard club member.
Part of the family-owned Brothers' Harey Davidson of Branford, he was an avid dog lover with an infectious smile and warm personality.
He peacefully crossed over after a long illness, with his wife by his side holding his hand.
Settling in Short Beach in 1939, she worked in advertising, for Federal Paperboard, and had a 40-year real estate career, retiring at 81.
A volunteer & paraprofessional who worked for North Branford schools & YNHH, she enjoyed travel, reading with her book club, & Harley rides.
A lifelong resident of Branford, the great-grandmother was an avid World Wrestling Entertainment fan, and John Cena her favorite wrestler.
Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Cemetery, East Haven.
A freelance writer and editor, she was active in Branford schools, including as PTA president, and was St. Therese Church parish secretary.
Emigrated from Italy at 19, she had strong hands, a steely work ethic, and independent resolve, all needed to build a stable life in America
Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and 'Gangy,' Shirley was a registered nurse for many years.
A Navy veteran, retired New Haven Police Chief and retired Branford Police Chief, he was an American Legion Post 83, Trinity Church member.
She loved the simple things in life, like driving by Stony Creek beach each day at sunrise, and her home was filled with scripture, plants.
An Army veteran, lawyer, runner who ran 100 marathons, he kayaked around the Cape of Good Hope, and was an opera, ballet and NY Yankees fan.
A very involved father, grandfather and Army veteran, he worked for Statewide Meats & Poultry for over 26 years, retiring as General Manager
A decades-long member of the First Congregational Church, she followed golf, tennis, football, baseball, and basketball, especially UConn.
A Navy veteran, electrician, and volunteer firefighter, he was also a Branford Elks, Indian Neck Yacht Club and Marchegian Club member.
She worked at Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club for 40 years and enjoyed antiquing, musicals, and trips to Cape Cod, Vermont and the casino.
An 11th Infantry Vietnam veteran, he was a charismatic, quick-witted soul, who enjoyed fishing and whittling his own smoking pipes.
As the last survivor of her generation, outliving family and friends, she missed her 'club:' Mary Lou, Theresa, and Lorraine.