Obituary: Michael L. Pantera, Ret. HPD, 65, of North Branford

Mike recently retired as of July 31, 2022, after 24 years as a Policeman for the Town of Hamden.

Obituary: ​Shirley D. Quinn, of Hamden

She was also an active member of the Saint Raphael’s Women’s Auxiliary.

Obituary: Betsey D. Bimonte, 79; Formerly Of Hamden

Betsey worked at Bimonte’s Pizza Castle in Hamden for 18 years where the customers loved being waited on by her.

Obituary: Nicholas K. Maratea, 25, Of Hamden

Nicholas, a Hamden High School graduate, was a kind, generous, compassionate, funny and empathetic soul who touched the lives of many.

Obituary: Angela ‘Angie’ Mut Mattei, 89, Of Hamden

She had worked for the Children’s Center, Hamden for 33 years until her retirement.

Obituary: Nilsa Wade, 50, Of Hamden

She leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends who were always entertained by her stories and sense of humor.

Obituary: Ronan Duffy DeLancy, Infant, Of Hamden

He touched the hearts of many & will be forever missed. His legacy will be carried on by raising awareness of the virus that took his life.

Obituary: Xavier Adam Deeney, 4 Months, Of Hamden

“Xavier was a tiny bundle of love wrapped around the heart of a lion. He was made of two things: sweetness and fight.”

Obituary: Francis X. Pupello Sr., 86, Of Hamden

A U.S. Navy veteran, Francis was a founding member of the Church of the Ascension in Hamden. He was devoted to his wife and three children.

Obituary: Guiseppe DiGregorio, 81, Of Hamden

Guiseppe worked as a machinist for many years for several manufacturing companies in the New Haven area. He most recently worked at SCSU.

Obituary: Anne M. Sweeney Ulicki, 89, Of Hamden

Anne had a love for people, she was on the board for her building, she was a floor rep and had a way of making everyone feel welcomed.

Obituary: Patrick J. King, 42, Of Hamden

Patrick was a sports enthusiast, was a hockey and New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed riding and repairing motorcycles.

Obituary: Peter J. Keveney, 62; Formerly Of Hamden

Pete, who had a long career in the restaurant business, was a familiar & welcoming face to so many people in North Haven, Hamden & New Haven

Obituary: Linda E. Hopkins, 64, Of Hamden

Linda, a beloved mother, sister and aunt, enjoyed listening to the Beatles and was a great fan.

Obituary: Arnold J. DeMaio, 87; Formerly Of Hamden

Arnold was very active in the community, and served on the Hamden Fair House Commission and was Hamden Fire Commissioner in 1984.

Obituary: Joseph Oddo III, 75; Longtime Hamden Teacher, Coach

A teacher in Hamden Public Schools for 42 years, he was also the head baseball coach and an assistant football coach for several schools.

Obituary: Theresa Lee Grimshaw O’Neill, 60, of Hamden

Teri, lovingly referred to as 'Banana' and known for her playful and generous spirit, was a proud and loving mother and grandmother.

Obituary: Joseph Rotell, 91, formerly of Hamden

Joseph, lovingly known as “Papa Joe”, was a longtime engineer, a man of strong faith, deeply devoted to family and always entertaining.

Obituary: Esther Louise Moore, 93, of Hamden

Esther, known for her love and beautiful smile, worked many years in healthcare and was a devoted caretaker for her adoring family.

Obituary: James Francis Ohlsen, 77, of Hamden

James worked for Brescome prior to retirement and served many years as a minister for the Church of the Ascension and St. Rita's Parish.

Obituary: John "Jackie" P. "Lynch III, 87, formerly of Hamden

John worked for the CT Dept. of Motor Vehicles and was a member of the University Men's Glee Club of New Haven for over 50 years.

Obituary: Joseph W. Langella, Sr., 83, of Hamden

Joseph enjoyed a successful 37-year career with Southern New England Telephone and was a longtime dedicated member of the Hamden community.

Obituary: Linda Bottone-Brown, 76, of Hamden

Linda was a loving and adoring wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.

Obituary: Marguerite Augusta Kroll, 90, formerly of Hamden

Marguerite worked at the Knights of Columbus for almost 30 years, enjoyed camping with friends and spending time with family.

Obituary: Bernard Thomas Brennan, 88, of Hamden

Bernard was an employee of the Regional Water Authority for 50 years, a proud U.S. Marine and an active member of the Hamden community.

Obituary: Gordon M. Shepherd, 88, of Hamden

Gordon, known for his wisdom, gentle sense of humor, devotion to family and his craft, was a Yale neuroscientist of international stature.

Obituary: Frank Edward Butcher, 96, formerly of Hamden

Frank was a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime employee of UI. He enjoyed golf, painting and photography and was known for his sense of humor.

Obituary: James D. Shepter, 89, of Hamden

Jim, a proud U.S. Army veteran, worked many years in construction as a plumber and foreman and developed a lifelong affinity for traveling.

Obituary: John “Jack” Francis Dillon, 92, of Hamden

Jack, a man of various interests and talents, was a sailor, master carpenter, journalist, photographer, artist, musician, and inventor.

Obituary: Anthony J. Martino Sr., 61, of Hamden

Anthony, always full of life, was known for his kind, generous soul, unforgettable smile, devotion to family, dedication and work ethic.

Obituary: Michael “Mike” T. Civitello, 97, formerly of Hamden

Mike was a decorated U.S Marine veteran and the proud owner of Treadwell Electric and Valley Investors Partnership.

Obituary: Isschar M. Howard, 16, Of Hamden

Isschar was known for his larger-than-life personality and his passion for the arts, including music, writing, acting and drawing.

Obituary: Marguerite Mills McCraven, 97, of Hamden

Marguerite was a dedicated social worker as well as a proud and devoted member of the community, serving on numerous organizations.

Obituary: Raymond F. Hartmann III, 79, formerly of Hamden

Raymond worked over 40 years for Moore Business Forms and was a 2015 inductee into the Hamden High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Obituary: Reverend Robert G. Heffernan, 84, of Hamden

Father Bob faithfully served the community for 50 years and was a dedicated member of many local groups and organizations.

Obituary: Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Marshall, 85; Hamden Native

At Hamden High School, Gerry was a member of the Theater Guild, assistant editor of the school paper, and a sports team cheerleader.

Obituary: Ruth “Shirley” (Ricketson) Russo, 90, formerly of Hamden

Shirley, a previous employee of Leon’s Bakery, cherished spending time with loved ones and was a dedicated member of the community.

Obituary: Allan Corso, 69, Of Hamden

Allan, a U.S. Army veteran, worked for Curved Glass as a supervisor and Whalley Glass as a manager for over 30 years until his retirement.

Obituary: Maria Barkev Agulian (née Bulbulian), 71, of Hamden

Maria was a dedicated math teacher for many years in Beirut, Lebanon, prior to serving 26 years at Hamden Hall Country Day School in Hamden.

Obituary: Scott T. Sullivan, 68; Formerly Of Hamden

Scott worked many years as a computer consultant, was a talented musician and a devoted father.