Obituary: John Stanley Gawlak Jr., 85, Of Wallingford

A U.S. Army veteran, he was an excellent baseball player at Lyman Hall, played in the adult softball league, and was a Little League coach.

Obituary: Linda (Krass) Miller, 75, Of Wallingford

Linda grew up in Hamden and worked for many years at Bristol Myers and Electrified Discounters until her retirement.

Obituary: Amanda (DeSalle) Van Fleet, 33; Formerly Of Wallingford

Amanda, a Sheehan graduate who earned a Master’s degree in Education from SCSU, cherished being with her family more than anything.

Obituary: Patrick J. Doyle, 65, Of Wallingford

Patrick worked for Metro North Railroad as an electrician for 30+ years, before retiring in 2019. He was passionate about the outdoors.

Obituary: Mark R. Gingras, 74, Of Wallingford

Since 1980, Mark, a self-taught businessman, owned and operated G&G Beverage Distributors alongside his devoted wife and daughters.

Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Wing, 62, Of Wallingford

Bill, known for his vibrant personality & infectious sense of humor, successfully ran Wing’s Cleaning Co alongside his cousin & dear friend.

Obituary: Lauren Gail Grant, 36, Of Wallingford

A staff accountant, Lauren dedicated herself to her work with integrity and precision, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Obituary: Joseph Rafael Avitable, 47, Of Wallingford

“Everyone who knew Joe loved Joe. His absence has left a huge hole in the hearts of so many people, including all his students…”

Obituary: Stanley Joseph Rogalski Jr., 75, Of Wallingford

He obtained his home improvement license and started Stan’s Handyman Services, which he operated until his retirement in 2022.

Obituary: Anthony Robert Russo, 58, Of Wallingford

Anthony was not only a passionate amateur astronomer, but also served as a mentor of science and coach for WGSL.

Obituary: Emil T. Krol, 91, Of Wallingford

A U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, he worked as a Foreman at Allegheny Ludlum Steel until his retirement.

Obituary: Kenneth R. Kogut, 67, Of Wallingford

Ken owned and operated Emerald Green Farm in Wallingford for more than 25 years. He also retired from Kogut Nursery in Meriden.

Obituary: Ruth Elaine Haller Hewston, 77, Of Wallingford

Ruth, along with her friends, played an instrumental role in bringing boys volleyball into CT high schools & later as an official CIAC sport

Obituary: Gail Marie Morse, 80, Of Wallingford

She worked in the library at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford for over 33 years, forming lasting connections with colleagues & students.

Obituary: Dominic Patrissi Sr., 72, Of Wallingford

He had a diverse career, including owning Dom’s Luncheonette, working as a Deputy Sheriff, being Head of Security at U.S. Surgical and more.

Obituary: Thomas A. Collette, 66, Of Wallingford

Tom opened his practice, Collette Physical Therapy, in the Yalesville section of Wallingford, where he settled and raised his family.

Obituary: Robert G. Dwyer, 85, Of Wallingford

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he worked for UPS and rose through the ranks, initially as a driver and eventually as a Division Manager.

Obituary: Peter ‘Pete’ Ward Sr., 76; Formerly Of Wallingford

He worked for 20+ years at Marlin Firearms in North Haven and enjoyed spending time with friends at Grand Central Sports Bar in Wallingford.

Obituary: MaryRose DellaCamera Waldron, 86, Of Wallingford

She worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years, and enjoyed playing the piano throughout her life, listening to music and singing.

Obituary: Christine W. Christensen, 76; Formerly Of Wallingford

She was the beloved Miss Christine to many children and families who were lucky enough to have her as their teacher.

Obituary: Jeffrey Hurowitz, 39; Formerly Of Wallingford

Jeffrey always could crack a joke to make you smile and welcomed you with a hug. He is remembered as a loving and caring soul.

Obituary: Darryl A. Williams, 60; Formerly Of Wallingford

Family and friends meant everything to him. Darryl was always coming to someone’s rescue.

Obituary: William Michael Foraker, 69, Of Wallingford

William worked for the Town of North Haven Public Works Department and later for the Town of Wallingford Board of Education.

Obituary: Sheryl Elizabeth Lanahan, 71, Of Wallingford

She was a dedicated nurse for over 50 years and a well-known face in the community.

Obituary: Charles Franklin Plont, 81, Of Wallingford

A U.S. Army veteran, he worked for more than 45 years in roadway and bridge construction, and was retired from Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Obituary: Kenneth R. Rowe, 77, Of Wallingford

A U.S. Army veteran, he volunteered for a variety of local organizations and also spent many hours helping neighbors in need.

Obituary: Eunice M. (Almeida) McGuire, 71, Of Wallingford

“Mickey” loved working as a paraprofessional supporting children with special needs for Wallingford Public Schools.

Obituary: Clelia D’Attelo Tenerowicz, 90; Formerly Of Wallingford

She served as principal at Dag Hammarskjold, Stevens and Cook Hill Schools, and was an Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Wallingford.

Obituary: Maureen E. Richter, 60, Of Wallingford

She was actively involved in her children’s school & extracurricular activities, & worked as a library clerk at Yalesville Elementary School

Obituary: Lawrence ‘Larry’ Piasecki, 76, Of Wallingford

A highly decorated soldier, he received many service medals and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 38 years.

Obituary: Andrea A. Rapuano, 65, of Wallingford

Andrea, who worked at Branford Chowder Pot for 20 years, loved life, the beach, playing Rummy 500, and time with her children, grandchildren

Obituary: Daniel K. Pender Sr., 68; Formerly Of Wallingford

Daniel, a retired truck driver, lived most of his life in Wallingford before moving to be closer to his children and grandchildren.

Obituary: Timothy Gerard O’Rourke, 74, Of Wallingford

Tim served in the U.S. Marine Corps and then became a police officer with the Middletown Police Department, retiring as a detective.

Obituary: Vincent ‘Vinny’ John Masella, 31, Of Wallingford

Vinny was a unique soul… It was not his disabilities that defined him but his pure way of loving fully, unconditionally, and with laughter.

Obituary: Page Santoro, 55, Of Wallingford

For the majority of Page’s career, she worked as a lunch lady at the North Haven Middle School.

Obituary: Maryam Amina Taylor, 65, Of Wallingford

Maryam worked as an environmental chemist throughout her career, but will be best remembered as a star realtor at Calcagni Real Estate.

Obituary: Kevin J. Driscoll Sr., 80, Of Wallingford

Kevin, a U.S. Navy veteran and co-founder of Phoenix Press Inc., was a former hockey coach & longtime member of the Wallingford Country Club

Obituary: Albert J. Simler Jr., 93, Of Wallingford

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Al worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in North Haven for many years.

Obituary: Janet Meyers Mielcarz, 74, Of Wallingford

A longtime French teacher in Branford, she also worked as a paraprofessional for the Wallingford Board of Education until her retirement.

Obituary: Russell Henry Hughes, 53, Of Wallingford

Russell worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was very passionate about his work and loved talking about it.