Porto Funeral Home
Daw Joan Heaton Hswe, 90, of Portland, Oregon, wife of Myint Hswe, passed away on May 29, 2025 peacefully, surrounded by family.
God bless our Brother Benjamin and grant him eternal peace. Well done good and faithful servant!
Maria’s spirit was defined by love, humor, and an unwavering commitment to her family and friends.
Born on November 23, 1937 in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Angela Rossi.
Connie Agahigian of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in her home on May 12th 2025, surrounded by her family and friends.
A U.S. Navy Veteran, Paul enjoyed staying active through running and biking. He was a beloved husband, father, and PopPop.
Fred's character was marked by his generosity, kindness, and willingness to help others. He was an extremely hard worker.
1946 - 2024
Former Police Chief Nicholas Pastore was mourned as a trailblazer whose ideas continue to guide how New Haven addresses criminal justice.
1943 - 2024
Pasquale “Lino” Liuzzi, co-founder of Liuzzi Cheese, is being remembered as a self-made man with a heart of gold.
Condolences are offered for the family and friends of those who have passed away.
1930 - 2024
He worked for A&A Auto Truck Repair and will be remembered for his hard work, dedication to his job and most importantly to his family.
An auto mechanic who owned vintage cars, he and his wife loved travel, with friends, and to see friends in Cancun, Florida and Puerto Rico.
An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, before retiring, he was a heavy equipment operator for Union Local #478 for many years.
A committed and loving family man who worked hard to give them a better life, he loved playing his guitar and singing Spanish love songs.
She was an active member of the Bella Vista community and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her special friends there.
A gentle giant, he was an Army MP, New Haven police officer for 3 decades, and after retiring, spent a decade with Yale University Security.
A proud New Haven police officer from 1995 to 2007, who loved teaching at the police academy, received the 2003 Meritorious Service Award.
A 22-year Metro-North worker who retired as conductor, he loved playing jazz on his Fender bass, reading, good food and drink with friends.
A sincere, generous, kind, and loving soul because of her religious faith, her greatest joy was time spent with family and friends.
Kate found solace and joy in the company of her family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and connection.
A travel agent, she led many groups to exotic places around the world and was a longtime Auxiliary of the Hospital of St. Raphael fundraiser
A beloved grandmother, she was a longtime waitress, and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and the oldies, especially Frankie Valli, Céline Dion.
A dedicated USPS worker for 24 years, he had a generous heart and was known for his culinary skills, especially his coveted eggplant dish.
An Army veteran, he owned New Haven Grinding, worked at Pratt & Whitney, and he was a Knights of Columbus Third Degree Knight since 1964.
She was quick to say hello to people she got to know as regular customers while owner of Carvel and then Jennifer’s Ice Cream in East Haven.
A Korean War Army veteran, he was a Yankees and Green Bay Packer fan, and loved cooking his Italian dishes, music, fishing, and gardening.
Paul worked at the New Haven Register for over 25 years, serving as pressman, and he wrote a weekly Outdoor Sports column.
In 1965, he immigrated to the U.S., did his postgraduate medical training at St. Raphael Hospital, and was a cardiologist for 50 years.
Rick was the owner and operator of Apizza Grande for many years. He will always be remembered for his hard work & dedication to his pizzeria
A godfather of seven, Jack served six years in the Army Reserve and worked for 41 years at the United Illuminating Company.
A beautiful strong woman with a positive attitude, she was a caregiver who loved cooking Filipino food, travel, thrifting with her daughters
A loving mother, grandmother she was known for her welcoming nature and generosity, not only to her family and friends, but to those in need
Her memory will be forever treasured by those who knew and loved her.
A radiologic technologist until retiring, she enjoyed reading, exercising, and traveling, having visited many countries around the world.
Kind and gentle with a big heart, a Yankees fan, he was an Air Force veteran and 30-year USPS worker who enjoyed music and stamp collecting.
1954 - 2023