"He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Navy on the USS Winston AKA- 94."
"Thom was a life-long learner and educator spending his entire professional career in the Meriden Public School system."
"She was witty, brave, intelligent and strong."
"Lastly, she loved children, especially her grandsons."
"She was a generous and caring person and a loving mother and grandmother."
"She was currently a teacher at Israel Putnam Elementary School in Meriden."
"Dale owned and operated the D & G Overhead Door Company for over 25 years before his retirement."
Ann was a dedicated childcare provider and lover of life.
His passions were cooking and sports.
She had a sweet, caring personality and was an exceptional friend who was full of generosity and love.
Ryan's kind heart and gentle spirit touched the lives of all those he met. His smile and positive outlook on life was contagious.
Janet, who owned her own wood-carving shop for a time, worked for Meals on Wheels and eventually became a police and fire dispatcher.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 8.
Jed’s favorite times were spent fishing, painting, listening and playing music, enjoying playtime with his nieces & hanging with his friends
Fuzzy, who worked at Pratt & Whitney for 36 years as a machinist, was a member of the Meriden Motorcycle Club and the “Food Bag Club.”
For more than 25 years Beverly worked as director of the personal shopping department of Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.
He attended Maloney High School and was a superior auto mechanic having operated his own garage where no job was to difficult.
He worked for many years at Cousins Restaurant and Eyelet Specialty Manufacturing, both in Wallingford, but his true passion was cars.
Michael was the first person you called when in need, and the first to show up to fix a broken window and a broken heart.
She was employed as an LPN at Meriden-Wallingford Hospital and the Cardio Diagnostics unit at Midstate Medical Center.
He was a devoted, husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He always put his family first and would lend a hand to anyone in need.
MJ touched so many lives with his sweet and loving soul. His special love for children shined so bright, especially with his niece, Aubrey.
‘Rick the Barber’ owned and operated Rick's Barbershop in Meriden for many years before he retired in September of 2016.
He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.
After raising her three children, Anita worked as a dental hygienist for the Meriden School System for many years before retirement.
Even after her cancer diagnosis, Patricia never lost her ability to smile through adversity and live life to the fullest.
Jaime founded the support group for young adults at the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale called “IMPACT” and was an amazing aunt.
The Meriden Police Department broke the news on its Facebook page Wednesday.
Cotter retired from the State of CT Department of Public Safety in Meriden.
Cardillo was employed by Alderman Motors for more than 30 years.
Boyd became an Eagle Sout and continued to serve as an adult leader. He died after a battle with brain cancer.
Hundreds attended the funeral of Loredana Nesci.
She passed away August 3.
Calling hours are on Sunday, April 5 at Wallingford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday.
Calling hours are on Friday, April 3, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden.
Mr. Gawlik was remembered with full military honors on Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 28.
Ankle's funeral will be Saturday March 14.
Ankle passed away after a battle with leukemia. He had the chance to interview his favorite band Alice in Chains on the radio.
"Be advised, if you’re wearing a suit, WE WILL LAUGH AT YOU!"