Recent Death Notices From North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Below are recent death notices from North Haven.

Michael K. Kobuta, 29, died Oct. 10, 2026. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, working on mechanical projects, riding and repairing vehicles, and spending time with his dog, Chevy.

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Raymond J. Peach, 89, died Oct. 11, 2026. He was a longtime banking executive who served as regional president of Hudson United Bank and later consulted for Hudson United and TD Bank, while holding numerous civic and charitable leadership positions, including chairman of the North Haven Board of Police Commissioners and Board of Ethics, and serving as honorary co-chair of the annual Franciscan Sports Banquet for 19 years.

Teresa Ferrucci Palmieri, 85, died Oct. 15, 2026. She worked for many years as an assembler at the former Covidien, now Medtronic, and enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, growing flowers, making homemade tomato sauce and traveling with family to destinations including Florida, the Cayman Islands and Italy.

Alessandra DeAngelis Piscitelli, 102, died Oct. 20, 2026. She worked for many years as a seamstress in the New Haven area, including at Mode Manufacturing, and was a member of the Ladies Garment Workers Union of America, the Rosary Society and the Mother Cabrini Society at St. Rose of Lima Church.

Elena Mezzanotte Farina, 71, died Oct. 23, 2026. She worked for many years as an accountant at Westwood Christian Academy and loved cats, her coffee, and was devoted to her Christian faith.

David M. Perkins, 67, died Oct. 25, 2026. He worked for many years as a software developer and enjoyed cycling, camping, hiking, woodworking and baking bread, particularly Anadama bread.

Dorothy E. Wawrzeniak, 98, who died Oct. 29, 2026, was a retired bookkeeper who enjoyed reading, gardening, playing pinochle, visiting Cape Cod and baking homemade nut bread, apple strudel and ranger cookies.

Karl B. Holstein, 76, who died Nov. 1, 2026, worked for Picker International and Corometrics and later as a distribution technician at Milford Hospital, and enjoyed classical music and hiking as a member of the New Haven and Appalachian hiking clubs.

James Lorusso Sr., 91, died Nov. 2, 2026. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as a diesel mechanic, aerospace technician, and driver for Connecticut Limousine, and enjoyed telling jokes, playing pranks, sharing stories, and clipping coupons.

Bernadette Tinari Riggs, 73, died Nov. 2, 2026. She worked for Blue Cross and later as a paraeducator at Ridge Road School for 15 years, volunteered as an exhibit educator at Mystic Aquarium for 20 years, and enjoyed musical theater, performing in summer productions and caring for animals.

Louis "June Bug" Mastriano, 91, died Nov. 4, 2026. Born in New Haven, he worked for many years as a printer for Screen Tech.