After serving his country faithfully during the Korean Conflict as a U.S. Marine, he was a bricklayer for Local 1 before retiring.
Che worked as an artistry painter across the state and was a supporter of the underserved inner-city youth and communities.
Palma, who enjoyed the last 20 years playing bingo and casino trips with East Haven Senior Center friends, was a great-great-grandmother.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a conductor for Metro North Railroad for 48 years, retiring in 2013.
An "angel on earth," her love for family was endless and she spent her life taking care of others and never hesitated to help those in need.
She found her true calling at the East Haven Veterinary Hospital, where she worked as a vet technician for 25 years, until retiring in 1995.
A Vietnam veteran, he was a machinist, and an avid fisherman and boater who loved being outdoors and especially riding his motorcycle.
Active in the women’s group of the former St. Clare Church and the New Haven Irish Club, she enjoyed camping and time with family, friends.
Prior to his retirement Ken was the owner of Albert Trucking and North Branford Motors.
A devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend with strong family values, she cherished those relationships the most.
A beloved father and grandfather, Stephen worked as a building attendant for Yale University for 20 years.
She worked for Temple Radiology and Yale New Haven Hospital for 50 years and enjoyed trips to the casino, dancing, and family card games.
He loved spending time at his machine shop on Ella Grasso Blvd as well as gardening, inventing improvements for machinery and wood working.
A WWII Army veteran who dedicated his life to helping family and friends, was a machinist for Circuitwise Manufacturing before retiring.
An East Haven officer for nearly two decades, he adored his family, especially his grandchildren, and he loved playing cards with his crew.
Born in Ireland, he was a US Army veteran, and train conductor for the NY, NH & Hartford Railroad, Conrail and Metro North for 41 years.
One of the oldest living members of the Old Stone Church, she loved vacationing in Lake George, was a duckpin bowler and antiques collector.
An Air Force medic and American Legion Post #0083 member, with full military honors, he'll be buried next to his wife in East Lawn Cemetery.
Beloved husband and father of 4, he loved the Red Sox, the Cowboys, skiing, camping and travel and was a member of the Elks Club Lodge #25.
Devoted to family, she was a longtime banker, tournament poker player, skilled duck and 10-pin bowler and Red Sox and UConn Huskies fan.
Before retiring in 1992, she'd taught in East Haven Public Schools for 36 years.
Alice was a mother of four, grandmother of 11 and a great-grandmother of nine.
John worked in the transportation industry before he retired, and loved to travel.
She raised her children in a house filled with love, laughter, animals and music. She was a ray of sunshine, always with a positive outlook.
He served his country faithfully in the Army during the Vietnam Era and before retiring, he was a "body man for several area body shops."
Joseph, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq, was the owner/operator of the former One Gun Firearms LLC and also worked at Yale University
An electrician who served on the East Haven Board of Zoning Appeals and as a Tweed New Haven Airport commissioner, he was a NY Yankees fan.
A U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam era, he was a security guard for Albertus Magnus College and Yale University.
A talented mechanic, "For John, it didn’t matter if he was working on a Mack truck or a Schwinn bicycle, he was truly in his happy place."
A former employee of AEP Manufacturing and CASCO Products, he leaves behind children, grandchildren and Hunter, his dog and best friend.
A graduate of St. Mary High School, she was a deli associate at Stop & Shop. She is survived by two children and two grandchildren.
A US Air Force veteran and former Grand Knight and treasurer of the Knights of Columbus in East Haven, he cherished time with his family.
Devoted to her Catholic faith, she began serving in a convent at a young age and served for years at The Daughters of St. Paul in Bridgeport
Inez loved cooking, sewing and baking for family, was a Yankees fan, volunteer at St. Clare’s Church and CT Hospice and lifelong caregiver.
Lena's heart, and her home and kitchen, was always open. She adored and helped raise all the family's babies. She leaves a legacy of love.
He worked at Christopher Martin’s Restaurant for more than 20 years and looked forward to its annual Thanksgiving dinner for those in need.
A 40-year union painter, Branford Elks member and East Haven Food Pantry volunteer, he loved Doo-Wop and was famous for his Johnny McMuffins
He worked as a furnace technician for William Ginnetti & Son for 22 years before retiring, and served his country in the National Guard.
A loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she'll be remembered most for her unwavering love and pride for her family.
An Army veteran, he was a duck pin bowler and a woodwork craftsman, who enjoyed a good joke, UConn women's basketball and fishing.