Obituary: Robert A. Ruggieri, 71, of Branford

An 11th Infantry Vietnam veteran, he was a charismatic, quick-witted soul, who enjoyed fishing and whittling his own smoking pipes.

Obituary: Kathleen McGovern, 94, of Branford

As the last survivor of her generation, outliving family and friends, she missed her 'club:' Mary Lou, Theresa, and Lorraine.

Obituary: Frederick Ross Mason, Sr., 95, lifelong resident of Branford

A 1946-47 Army veteran who served in the Military Police, he was an avid golfer who lived 57 years in the Short Beach family home he built.

Obituary: Michele Smith, 60, of Branford

Those who knew her knew that she'd give the shirt off her back for anyone, and made it her life mission to help others before herself.

Obituary: Michael (Mikey) Castiglione, 82, of Branford

A CT National Guard medical specialist​, he was a longtime Marketing Services Manager and owned/operated The Frame Gallery for 18 years.

Obituary: Catherine R. Cast, 90, of Branford

A St. Therese Catholic Church communicant​ and choir member, she loved watching her children, grandchildren in their activities.

Obituary: Dr. John (Jack) T. MacDonald, 90, of Branford

Former President George H. W. Bush appointed him to serve as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Education, Elementary and Secondary Education.

Obituary: Peter V. Gardner, 67, formerly of Stony Creek, Branford

A longtime resident of Stony Creek, he was a proud veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps.

Obituary: Kenneth F. Wall of Branford, 66, of Branford

Music was one of Ken’s many passions, playing the guitar, being part of a band and even teaching friends how to play. His service is Nov. 19

Obituary: Joseph R. Ciaffone, 85, of Branford

A career electrician and CT National Guard member, he was an avid golfer, and enjoyed a visit to Twin Pines Diner with family and friends.

Obituary: Edward J. Kiczyinski, 94, of Branford

An Air Force ​Korean War veteran who served on the 39th Fighter Squadron, he was a Cosgrove Construction​ Co. operating engineer, Local478.

Obituary: Patricia Neal Leinster, 87, previously of Branford

Born in Guilford, and raised in Branford, she had many happy memories of days spent surrounded by her extended family ​on Goodsell Point Rd.

Obituary: Martin J. Millea, Jr., 85, of Branford

He loved to travel with his wife, Millie, and their sojourns took them to Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean,​ and 30 states.

Obituary: Angela DeNardi, 96, of Branford

An award-winning salesperson and active in her community, known for her baking​, her kitchen table was a gathering place for family, friends

Obituary: Michael J. Paleski Sr., 81, formerly of Branford

A Navy veteran, the beloved patriarch of a large family​ who was proud of his Irish heritage, worked for the U.S. Post Office for 30 years.

Obituary: Mary Catherine “Cathy” Kerrigan, 65, formerly of Branford

An Air Force veteran who served in Guam, she worked for Meijer Stores for 35 years and was gifted at creating beautiful needlepoint pieces.

Obituary: James J. Pascarella, Sr. 72 of Branford, formerly East Haven

An East Haven High School Hall of Fame, University of New Haven Hall of Fame and, Southern Connecticut Diamond Club Hall of Fame inductee.

Obituary: John Jack Alfred Young, 90, of Branford, formerly East Haven

A church deacon, Mason, youth coach, decades-long teacher, and Birbarie Marine Sales employee, he eagerly helped others, and his community.

Obituary: Kristi Alleshunas Jenkins, 50, of Branford

A beloved mother, daughter and sister, at the time of her death, Kristi was a grant manager for Yale New Haven Hospital.

Obituary: Tonia A. Gaffney, 72, of Branford

A Branford Garden Club and St. Mary’s Church choir member, she enjoyed skiing, cooking, travel, gardening, sewing, painting and drawing.

Obituary: Madelyn (Maddy) Burzenski, 75, of Branford

She loved feeding, entertaining family, travel, painting​, was a Branford Flower Club member, and Community Dining Room & schools volunteer.

Obituary: Salvatore (“Sal”) Grazio, 72, of Branford

A model railroad enthusiast, he loved the Yankees, and family time at the table where every meal was a celebration filled with laughter.

Obituary: Dorothy (Dottie) Setaro, 92, of Branford

A Realtor, she was involved in many boards and organizations​, and started the junior golf program at Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club.

Obituary: Jean R. Lyons, 94, of Branford

A longtime drum corps musician, in her late '80s, she spent many years volunteering at St. Mary’s Grammar School in Branford.

Obituary: Scott C. Temple, 68, of Branford

Active with the RTC for 35 years and a Board of Rec member for 15 years, as an avid sports fan, he rooted for the NY Yankees and NY Giants.

Obituary: Robert (Bob) Harold Dohna, 86, of Branford

He served in the USMC during the Korean War, worked as an insulator, and was a Branford Elks #1939 and Indian Neck Yacht Club​ member.

Obituary: Andrew “Zukie” Laudano 91, of Branford, formerly East Haven

He enlisted in the Navy in 1952, served in the Korean War, and was a crew member on the Battleship USS New Jersey #62.

Obituary: Dorothy Malkin Donohoe, 90, of Branford

An administrator in the Psychology Department of Yale University for 15 years, she and her husband owned a Branford lighting store.

Obituary: Donald Corraro, 86, of Branford

He was a crane operator for the Local 478 Operating Engineers for 65 years.

Obituary: Mildred M. “Millie” Millea, 81, of Branford

She worked for United Nuclear Corporation and U. S. Repeating Arms and Mossberg’s and was McGivney Guild Director for Knights of Columbus.

Obituary: Carol Anne (Benson) Martens, 72, of Branford

A beloved health and physical education ​teacher at Walsh for 33 years, she was inducted into the Branford Education Hall of Fame in 2010.

Obituary: Frances Edna Gordon, 85, of Branford

Kind and generous, she worked for Pratt & Whitney and Echlin, enjoyed travel, reading, sewing, puzzles and was an avid UCONN Women's fan.

Obituary: Nicholas Gordon Jones, 38, of Branford

He worked for his brother as a landscaper for many years and enjoyed fishing, plants, and was a collector of old bottles.

Obituary: Josephine 'Joni' S. Thomas, 69, of Branford

A Branford elementary school teacher for many years, she earned her Masters of Science in Education at Southern Connecticut State University

Obituary: Eufemia Marquez, 94, of Branford

Born in Lima, Peru in 1929, a grandmother and great-grandmother, she was a loving, caring, empathetic and very dedicated parent.

Obituary: Jeanne Calabrese Klopfer, 93, of Branford

From 'beautiful' Short Beach, she reminded her children how lucky they were to wake, see the ocean, and sleep with the sound of the waves.

Obituary: Jacqueline Lee Patenaude, 82, of Branford

An RN and special education teacher, as a private duty caregiver with the VNA of Branford, she cared for children with special needs.

Obituary: Barbara T. Neal, 79, of Branford

Branford's Town Assessor for 37 years, who was known for her overwhelming kindness and generosity, she loved family time, and all animals.

Obituary: Stephanie Alexis Cerrito, 47, of Branford

Selfless and kind-hearted, she studied to be a Physician’s Assistant and worked at Yale New Haven Health/Smilow Cancer Center for 25 years.

Obituary: Georgia Lee Vallie, 75, of Branford

A Connecticut Hospice nurse for many years until retiring, she loved a good book, a good laugh, and spending time with her family.