Described as, "The kindest and nicest man I’ve ever met," though born in Russia, he volunteered to serve in the US Army with joy and pride.
For the past 40 years she was employed by the East Haven Board of Education as a secretary, and over this time she had touched many lives.
Owner of Tinari Electric, he enjoyed hunting, casino trips, and golf, and he was a NY Yankees, NY Giants and UCONN women's basketball fan.
Her unmistakable love language was humor, which consistently brightened and will continue to brighten her loved ones' worlds.
She led a remarkable life and touched many hearts. Notably, as she grew up in Morris Cove near Tweed airport, at 17, got her pilot's license
She enjoyed needlepoint, traveling with family and friends, and cooking, and she was still making homemade pasta with the help of an aide.
Retired from the USPS after 40 years, he was a NY Giants and Yankees fan, old car enthusiast and enjoyed swimming and gardening.
A beloved mother and grandmother, prior to her retirement, Nancy was a bookkeeper for Alliance Energy LLC.
A beloved East Haven teacher and principal, she loved theatre, and to read, travel, line dance, practice Tai-Chi, and play Mahjong and golf.
An Army veteran, he worked for USPS as a letter carrier, and in his retirement, learned how to play guitar and took long Sunday bike rides.
Jerry worked as a heavy equipment operator for D’Amato Construction for many years.
An Army veteran, he was a longtime USPS letter carrier, who took up guitar lessons and long Sunday bike rides after his retirement.
A Navy veteran, he retired as NHPD Chief, spent 25-years with Branford Police, serving as Chief, and was an American Legion Post 83 member.
A great-great-grandmother of 14, she loved life and loved to dance, dance, dance! She also loved to sing, play bingo and her word-games.
She worked in East Haven High School, loved crocheting and in the '60s, with family, she was active in the CT Classics Drum & Bugle Corps.
Born in Tusa, Palermo, Italy, before she retired, the beloved grandmother worked as a pharmacy technician for Walmart.
A travel lover, he was a Master Gardener at Yale University, and as the Union Steward, he worked tirelessly to advocate for his colleagues.
A 30-year employee of iHeart Media, she and her husband created memories around cooking, snowmobiling, gardening, music, & vacationing.
She enjoyed knitting, reading and library visits, loved country music, was a Yankees authority and beloved East Haven school crossing guard.
He spent his life as a chef in many establishments over the years and continued working for Valero gas station until his death.
A Vietnam veteran, he was an avid golfer who loved travel, and was a tremendous lover of all animals, especially his dog Molly.
Homemaker Club co-founder and Red Cross, St. Raphael and voter registration volunteer, she worked for the Board of Education for many years.
An avid hugger, she loved spending time with, and cooking for, her family, and she enjoyed working in her garden and casino trips.
As a hospice nurse for 45 years until retiring at age 85, she worked tirelessly to bring care and dignity to the dying and their families.
Joseph was a proud US Air Force veteran and retired employee from Sikorsky.
He enjoyed gatherings of his extended family, the creativity of furniture he produced, and he had an avid interest in national/global news.
After working many years for CT Orthopedics, she retired in 2014.
Drafted into the Army before he could play professional baseball, the National Defense Service Medal awardee was a USPS letter carrier.
A respected Yale School of Medicine and Bristol Meyers Squibb molecular biologist, he was also a professor at Fudan University in Shanghai.
A nurse, she was a pioneer in advocating for the educational rights of children on the autism spectrum.
He enjoyed beach summers; boating and waterskiing, fishing, clamming, and crabbing with friends, family are amongst his favorite times.
She worked for Echlin's for 28 years, starting as a machine assembler and worked her way to Quality Control Inspector until retiring at 75.
A printer, he was a Boston Red Sox and New York Giants fan who loved playing cards, bingo, and camping and fishing with his kids.
After retirement, he savored every moment spent with his family and in his garden; observing, learning, laughing, and listening.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and before retiring, Louis worked as a stonemason.
A lifelong resident of East Haven, before retiring, Jane worked for Chloride Systems in the Quality Control Department.
Devoted to the family business, Powsner Auto Body, he was lifetime member of the B.P.O. Elks and had a passion for fixing everything.
Retired from Yale University after 20 years, she loved the beach, the Yankees, and she was happiest when surrounded by her loving family.
A nurse, celebrated cook, and multi-sports athlete, she greatly enjoyed cheering on her children, grandchildren on courts and fields
A modern day fashionista with a beautiful smile, big heart and infectious laugh, she was a beloved daycare owner and Tuttle School educator