She was raised in East Haven and attended East Haven High School.
She was born in New Haven.
She served 35 years as a speech and language pathologist in the Milford School System.
The Jets, he would tell you, were the bane of his existence. To quote WFAN sports talk host Joe Benigno, “Oh the Pain!”
Phyllis had a successful career of over 30 years as an elementary school teacher for the Wallingford Board of Education.
Prior to her retirement Natalie was a loan officer for the Echlin Federal Credit Union.
He was an honorary member and Past Commodore for the Branford Yacht Club, a past communicant of St. Casimir’s Church.
Anthony loved old movies and classic cars. In fact, he once owned a 71’ Corvette, a 78’ Grand Prix and a 68’ Firebird.
Margaret was a graduate of St. Marys High School in New Haven, Class of 1964 and retired employee of the Regional Water Authority.
He was formerly employed at Taylor Rental in Branford and at Hamden Rental Company where he became the owner.
She was a member of Jolly Time and the East Haven Senior Center where she would always ask Peter Jr., 'Can you take me to the Senior Center'
Prior to her retirement Barbara was a dispatcher for the Town of North Branford for over 30 years.
He also worked for the Town of East Haven for 8 years as the Superintendent of Operations.
Michael was a retired employee of SNET with over 25 years of service.
Tom was a great golfer and achieved many hole in ones. He was an avid Yankees and UCONN Womens Basketball fan.
She enjoyed many community activities including supporting Teen Challenge. She was also an avid "Beach Goer".
She was a dedicated registered nurse and Care Coordinator for the Hospital of St. Raphael, The Visiting Nurses Association and Yale-New.
She was an active participant with the East Haven Athletic Booster Club and gave many hours to supporting fund raising events.
Prior to her retirement Tecla was a seamstress for the former Harold's Bridal Shop of New Haven.
He was President of the East Haven High School’s Gridiron Club for many years.
She is survived by 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Prior to his retirement Felix worked for City Printing and Beauvais Printing for many years. He was a WWII Army veteran.
Prior to her death Rebecca was a Registered Nurse at the West Haven Veterans Medical Center.
He was an employee of the Porto Funeral Homes of West Haven and East Haven.
She was a retired employee of Campus Outfitters in New Haven with over 42 years of service.
Ronald was a graduate of East Haven High School where he excelled in football.
She was also a member and Secretary for the East Haven Chamber of Commerce.
Prior to her retirement Patricia worked in the cafeteria of several East Haven Schools and was known as the “Lunch Lady”.
He owned A & J Builders and worked exclusively for Anderson-Wilcox in Branford in his later years.
He is survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Wannetta was an all-around caregiver who stayed at home to take care of her son throughout his childhood.
His Bradley Street neighbors have wonderful memories of swimming in the pool he shared with all.
Mary Lou was born and raised in East Haven. After graduating from East Haven High School she went to work at SNET.
Prior to her retirement Josephine was the owner of Botta's Package Store located on (Rte. 80) East Haven.
Emma was also active with the East Haven Seniors.
Patricia worked at Yale New Haven Hospital and later retired from Leeway Inc., a skilled nursing home facility.
Over the next 33 years, she was a second grade teacher at the Hamden Public Schools.
Ronald was proud of his 200 gallon fish tank, loved to target practice with his cousin and nephew and loved to ride his suzuki motorcycle.
Affectionately called the mayor of East Haven by many who knew him, you could always find him on his porch on Dodge Avenue waving to folks.
He was a volunteer at the East Haven Senior Center for the past 25 years. He was a WWII Army veteran.