She loved to make people laugh, whether it was a stranger she met while working as a veterinarian, or her own family and friends.
Connecticut native and popular children's author Tomie dePaola passed away. One of his best known works is Strega Nona.
He was the longtime owner of Barry’s Package Store in Meriden and supported youth athletics and the Maloney H.S. Football Foundation.
She worked at Colony Savings Bank as secretary to the President, A Better Way Salka & Sons and Form-All plastics in charge of finance.
She loved the beach, baking, arts and crafts, and fishing, and will be remembered for her care and compassion for others.
Debi worked for Masonicare for 35 years and will be greatly missed by her longtime colleagues. She was an avid animal lover.
Cyrel was a loyal, compassionate, loving, humble and genuine person as well as an amazing husband.
He was raised in Meriden, graduated from Maloney High, was active in Boy Scout Troop 6 where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Christine graduated Platt High School and went on to work in fine Jewelry at G Fox before becoming a committed and loving full-time mom.
She loved to read, go hiking and was a very comical young lady bringing laughter to her family and friends.
“Loving daughter, sister, fiancée, and avid Red Sox Fan”
Roland loved teaching, which he did for many years at Heritage Baptist Academy and Emmanuel Christian Academy.
She worked in sales, also as a pharmacy technician and was an administrator at the Veterans Affairs office in West Haven before retirement.
"He was working as a medical implant polisher and enjoyed spending time with friends and family."
"With his loving partner Ashley Sharkevich, David welcomed his beautiful daughter Mikayla into the world."
Bob and Pat moved to Meriden, CT in 1966 to assume ownership of the James T. Kay Company.
A graduate of Maloney High School in Meriden, she had worked taking care of many families and was a nanny to their children.
Paul Crone was a boys tennis coach for 44 years.
"Aaron loved to laugh and make others laugh. He was bright, inquisitive and adventurous."
"He was a proud veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy."
"He retired in 2001 after forty-three years of dedicated service to the City of Meriden at the rank of Deputy Chief of Police."
"He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Army."
Guidobono was a 33-year veteran of the Meriden Police Department and served at the rank of lieutenant.
"Margaret was a selfless caregiver and always put others before herself."
Ryan played various sports with his brother, loved music & loved going to concerts. He had a tender heart & always put others before himself
Beloved Mother and Grandmother
"Barbara dedicated her life to the nursing profession."
"Mrs. Chidekel was a teacher in the Meriden school system and was subsequently employed by J.C. Penny in the accounting department."
"Mr. Duda was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the U.S. Marines."
"Pat- each of us will lament losing you in our own way."
He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for several area construction companies.
"Dave served with the U.S. Army, Specialist 4th Class stationed in Augsburg, Germany."
He was a graduate of H.C. Wilcox Technical School and was employed at Cly-Del Manufacturing as a CNC Operator.
She worked for International Silver for over 30 years as a sales correspondent and then transitioned to World Tableware.
"Nick loved music, horror films, comics and most of all his son Jake."
"She was loved by so many..."
"Linda was a longtime resident of Meriden. She was retired from AT&T after a thirty-year career."
Patricia, who worked as a bus driver, loved horseback riding and her cats. She was a singer/composer of gospel church music.
Edward Murphy served the city for four decades.
"Bobby loved animals, especially his cat, Bowtie."