She had worked as a Registered Nurse for many years and retired from New Haven Manufacturing.
“Devoted wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother, full-time Registered Nurse and devoted sister, aunt, and friend.”
A Sacred Heart Academy graduate, she received her bachelor’s degree from Keene State College and pursued a career as a social worker.
An avid dog trainer, one of Mark’s most prized attributes was his ability to connect with animals beautifully and honestly.
He was the owner/operator of Michelangelo’s Italian Restaurant, West Haven and Sapori D’Italia, Hamden.
A graduate of Hamden High School, where he played football, Matthew was the owner/operator of Mauriello Tile & Marble.
Joe ran his own delivery business and spent many years as a caddy at the New Haven Country Club where he was regarded as an institution.
Prior to retirement, Iris spent more than 20 years as Office Administrator for Dr. Alan Weiss and Dr. Barry Weiss.
An avid painter, Katy worked at Yale in the Sterling Memorial Library as an assistant librarian.
He was an independent contractor while pursuing a career in sports reporting and writing short stories.
A Hamden resident most of his life, Wayne was an avid Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankee fan.
A decorated U.S. Army Veteran, he served more than 30 years with the Hamden Police Department and then worked for Thurston Foods Company.
Co-owner of Dahill Energy Systems, he also was a proud business owner of Art’s French Fries, The Dough House, and World’s Best Sundae.
Shirley worked for 30 years as the Assistant Town Clerk for the Town of Hamden.
He worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of CT, Henkel of Rocky Hill and most recently for The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine.
A beloved, son, brother, uncle & friend, Chris was a Psychiatric APRN at Yale-New Haven Hospital and devoted his life to mental health care.
A Hamden High School graduate, he worked for many years at Cummings Steel and then continued his career at Metro North.
Billy faithfully served his country as a combat field medic in the U.S. Army. He then served 28 years with the Bridgeport Police Department.
He worked as a helicopter technician for over 20 years and belonged to Blessed Sacrament Church in Hamden.
She worked for Yale New Haven Hospital for over 25 years & was a former board member that raised funds to build the Children's Center there.
Patricia worked as a bookkeeper for many years at the Hamden Board of Education. She was an avid reader and game enthusiast.
A retired New Haven firefighter, he founded Sal Rizzo and Sons Slicing Machines in 1962 catering to restaurants & delis throughout the state
Known for his quick-witted sense of humor, Paul had a generous spirit and was always there to offer kind words, support, and a helping hand.
A U.S. Navy veteran, he worked for 30 years with IBM Corporation and then with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Charles was a truly great dad, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Steve has remained in the hearts of those who knew him and will be missed so very much.
A former Research Scientist at Yale University, he was a Faculty Adjunct at Quinnipiac University and cared deeply about his students.
Ralph was a member of the Saint Andrew’s Men’s Society, Pine Grove Men’s Club and was a retired West Haven Volunteer Firefighter.
He grew up in Hamden where, on a blind date as a sophomore in high school, he met the love of his life and his wife of 55 years.
A lifelong area resident, Zachary had been a construction laborer.
A Sacred Heart Academy graduate, she had a love of photography and will be forever cherished and deeply missed by her family and friends.
Diana worked in Cheshire for 36 years, teaching 4th & 5th grade at the Doolittle School. She was past president of the Elm City Kennel Club.
Deb was never happier than when she was singing, playing the piano & guitar, or painting.
She worked for more than 40 years at a local bank and then in the Bursars office at Southern Connecticut State University before retiring.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served as a deacon at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Hamden and worked at the former SNET for 34 years.
A U.S. Army veteran, he had many significant contributions to the fields of Counseling and Mental Health over his more than 60-year career.
Michael loved his family, friends & cats and always had a joke to say. He retired from H Krevit & Company and enjoyed being a truck driver.
A U.S. Army veteran, he was a career paralegal and in his later years worked for Yale University and SSC Services as a Security Officer.
She was a very caring, kind, generous and compassionate woman who was always willing to help others in need, when she could.
He had a long career as a dedicated history teacher in the Hamden Public Schools. He was very active in the community.