A hard worker, Carlos enjoyed painting, doing sheetrock and drywall as well as many other construction tasks.
John was a lifelong Meriden resident.
Kathleen worked many years at W. I. Clark Company in Wallingford until her retirement. She was an avid reader and a devoted mother.
He worked at Times Microwave for over 29 years until his retirement.
Paul's greatest passion was music and he was gifted with playing the guitar. His other passion was hiking and camping.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, he will be remembered for being a caring, gentle soul and will be missed by all who knew him.
Glendaly was the owner of G&S Cafe for many years and an active member of Iglesia Pentecostal Cara A Cara Con Dios in Meriden.
She was the definition of love and always had a smile, a pot of coffee and a hot meal ready.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, he worked as a tool maker and machinist and had a love for restoring and tinkering with classic cars.
Nancy loved to cook and there was always an extra plate and peach Kool-Aid for those unexpected guests that dropped by.
Rita worked many years at Meriden Hospital on the night shift in the nursery, delivering and caring for newborns.
She was a parishioner of St. Rose Church and taught CCD classes at St. Rose School for many years.
Michael loved to cook and his passion for food took him to many restaurants over the years.
Jaime was passionate about everything in his life and he committed his life’s energy to sharing those passions with those he loved.
Chris cherished his family and looked forward to family gatherings during the holidays & special occasions.
John served his community and the state most of his life. His record of public service in the Meriden area extends three decades.
Pearl enjoyed visiting the casinos and playing bingo, but most importantly, she cherished her time spent with her family.
She was employed at Bloomingdale’s by Mail in Cheshire as an order fulfillment clerk.
Melonie earned her nursing degree and worked as a visiting homecare nurse for many years.
Nathaniel was a master mechanic. He owned and operated Rabe Motorsports, a high-performance auto facility in Wallingford for many years.
He was raised in Maine and joined the U.S. Army, where he proudly served as a Paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Lucyna worked as a CNA for Masonicare for more than 20 years in Wallingford, and continued her work in other senior care facilities.
A funeral service celebrating Carol’s life will be held on Friday, Aug. 4.
He loved landscaping and working with his longtime employer and friend, Rick Gade of Affordable Lawn Maintenance of Meriden.
A Maloney High School graduate, she worked as a manager for local McDonald’s restaurants for more than 40 years until her retirement.
Bryan was hardworking and loyal. He had a heart of gold that so many people witnessed and experienced.
Carlene dedicated her life to her family, and her home was always open to everyone. It was continuously filled with love, life, and laughter
He was a passionate person with an infectious sense of humor.
Her position at Bill and Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute was the culmination of her many years that she devoted to the sciences.
Coaching football was his passion and his team, the Meriden Raiders, made him proud every time they took the field for practice or a game.
Prior to her retirement, Rose was a pharmacy clerk at Centennial Plaza Pharmacy in Meriden.
Ricky will be missed most for his quick wit and lovingly remembered for his ceaseless knowledge of music.
During her lifetime, Jackie had many employment positions including administrative assistant, sales associate, and bookkeeper.
He was the best grandpa ever and his granddaughters will forever miss him, along with everyone else who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A lifelong Meriden resident, Frank attended local schools and was a graduate of Platt High School. Most important to Frank was his family.
A Lyman Hall High School graduate who attended Paier Art School, she worked at Midstate Medical Center for many years.
Judith was a talented crafter and attended many craft fairs. She enjoyed taking car rides, trips to the casino and caring for her grand dogs
Mike worked for various branches of United Technologies (Pratt & Whitney) until retirement in 2019, when he started his own consulting firm.
He worked for the Record Journal as the Pressroom Foreman and later led individual installations of Offset Newspaper presses worldwide.