Obituary: Salvatore J. Rizzo, 95, Of Hamden

A retired New Haven firefighter, he founded Sal Rizzo and Sons Slicing Machines in 1962 catering to restaurants & delis throughout the state

Obituary: Paul Christopher Parese, 44, Of Hamden

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.

Obituary: Charles B. Witteman, 83; Formerly Of Hamden

A U.S. Navy veteran, he worked for 30 years with IBM Corporation and then with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Obituary: Charles J. Smith, 91, Formerly Of Hamden

Charles was a truly great dad, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Obituary: Stephen Conroy, 69, Of Hamden

Steve has remained in the hearts of those who knew him and will be missed so very much.

Obituary: John Stephen Graham, 57, Of Hamden

A former Research Scientist at Yale University, he was a Faculty Adjunct at Quinnipiac University and cared deeply about his students.

Obituary: Ralph J. Console Jr., 78, Of Hamden

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.

Obituary: Frank M. Loehmann Jr., 77; Formerly Of Hamden

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.

Obituary: Zachary T. Bronko-Krystopowicz, 22, Of Hamden

A lifelong area resident, Zachary had been a construction laborer.

Obituary: Sara Ann Kennedy, 32, Of Hamden

A Sacred Heart Academy graduate, she had a love of photography and will be forever cherished and deeply missed by her family and friends.

Obituary: Diana Glenna Dimon, 88, Of Hamden

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.

Obituary: Deborah Jean Norman, 55, Of Hamden

Deb was never happier than when she was singing, playing the piano & guitar, or painting.

Obituary: Virginia G. Connelly, 81, Of Hamden

She worked for more than 40 years at a local bank and then in the Bursars office at Southern Connecticut State University before retiring.

Obituary: Deacon John C. O'Donovan, 92, Of Hamden

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.

Obituary: James M. Brine, 89, Of Hamden

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.

Obituary: Michael J. Collier, 63, Of Hamden

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.

Obituary: Christopher James McNeil, 63, Of Hamden

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.

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann DeLucia, 79; Formerly Of Hamden

She was a very caring, kind, generous and compassionate woman who was always willing to help others in need, when she could.

Obituary: Russell D. Mower, 79, Of Hamden

He had a long career as a dedicated history teacher in the Hamden Public Schools. He was very active in the community.

Obituary: Nolan C. Kowaleski, 57, Of Hamden

He was the former co-owner of The Breakfast Nook in North Haven. He also worked as an Executive Chef at Whitney Center in Hamden.

Obituary: Edward A. ‘Ed’ Karber Jr., 77; Formerly Of Hamden

He was the owner of Karber Photo in Hamden and also owned & operated Offshore Yacht Sales with offices in Cheshire and Fort Lauderdale.

Obituary: Louis Pisotti, 90, Of Hamden

From a young age through his early 80s he was a self-employed ceramic tile contractor, worked with his father & then carried on the business

Obituary: John Longo, 76, Of Hamden

John, who proudly served in the Army reserves, was very involved with Hamden Youth Hockey for many years. He will be sadly missed.

Obituary: Father John L. Lavorgna, 48, Of Hamden

A Notre Dame-West Haven graduate, Father Lavorgna was adored by his parishioners and brought joy to so many.

Obituary: Paul Brunelli, 52; Formerly Of Hamden

Paul, who grew up playing hockey in Hamden, worked as a landscaper for himself and various local companies. He loved the outdoors.

Obituary: David A. Crompton, 70, Of Hamden

He had a long career with the State of CT where he served as Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Obituary: Carolyn M. Collins, 70, Of Hamden

Carolyn, who enjoyed a long career as a bank manager in Hamden, opened her home and heart to so many and her kindness will not be forgotten.

Obituary: James W. Miller Sr., 80, Of Hamden

He worked as an Operations Manager for Peter Pan Lines for many years & enjoyed golfing, watching UConn basketball, and camping.

Obituary: Eleanor B. Smith, 95, Of Hamden

She was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, taught CCD and was a member of the Altar Guild.

Obituary: Zerline Mae Justado Esmer, 51, Of Hamden

Her long career as an OR nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital remains a hallmark of the generosity that defined her life, and now her legacy.

Obituary: Jean Ann Murray, 93, Of Hamden

A longtime crossing guard, Jean worked as the animal control officer for the Town of Hamden for 27 years until her retirement in 2006.

Obituary: Desmond ‘Desi’ Bohan, 70, Of Hamden

He devoted many years to coaching youth baseball and being a member of both the board of the Hamden Youth Hockey Association.

Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Knight, 87, Of Hamden

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Bill was a branch manager at multiple banks in Hamden and was known for his unlimited spirit of volunteerism.

Obituary: Florence DellaRocco, 92, Of Hamden

A lifelong Hamden resident, she retired from the Hamden School System as a food service manager.

Obituary: Joan Agnes McMahon, 85, Of Hamden

She worked at WELI Radio Station, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co, and then was a longtime employee of H.B. Ives Co. in New Haven.

Obituary: Carolyn J. Cesare, 80, Of Hamden

Known as the “Matriarch” of the Cesare Family, Carol was always devoted to family as well as to her town, and lived life to the fullest.

Obituary: Sukra Kumar Shrestha, 63

Born in Nepal, Mr. Shrestha was the owner of the Cumin India Restaurant in Hamden.

Obituary: Jon Himes Sr., 73, Of Hamden

A U.S. Army veteran who earned a National Defense Medal, he was involved with Hamden Father's Baseball & Basketball Programs for many years.

Obituary: Douglas J. Myers Jr., 44, Of Hamden

He attended Wilbur Cross High School and graduated in 1995.

Obituary: David E. Smith, 93, Of Hamden

Most of all, Dave cherished time with his family and well into his 80s regularly drove hundreds of miles to be with them.