Ken owned and operated Emerald Green Farm in Wallingford for more than 25 years. He also retired from Kogut Nursery in Meriden.
Ruth, along with her friends, played an instrumental role in bringing boys volleyball into CT high schools & later as an official CIAC sport
She worked in the library at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford for over 33 years, forming lasting connections with colleagues & students.
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.
Tom opened his practice, Collette Physical Therapy, in the Yalesville section of Wallingford, where he settled and raised his family.
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.
He worked for 20+ years at Marlin Firearms in North Haven and enjoyed spending time with friends at Grand Central Sports Bar in 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.
She was the beloved Miss Christine to many children and families who were lucky enough to have her as their teacher.
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.
Family and friends meant everything to him. Darryl was always coming to someone’s rescue.
William worked for the Town of North Haven Public Works Department and later for the Town of Wallingford Board of Education.
She was a dedicated nurse for over 50 years and a well-known face in the community.
A U.S. Army veteran, he worked for more than 45 years in roadway and bridge construction, and was retired from Gannett Fleming, Inc.
A U.S. Army veteran, he volunteered for a variety of local organizations and also spent many hours helping neighbors in need.
“Mickey” loved working as a paraprofessional supporting children with special needs for Wallingford Public Schools.
She served as principal at Dag Hammarskjold, Stevens and Cook Hill Schools, and was an Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Wallingford.
She was actively involved in her children’s school & extracurricular activities, & worked as a library clerk at Yalesville Elementary School
A highly decorated soldier, he received many service medals and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 38 years.
Andrea, who worked at Branford Chowder Pot for 20 years, loved life, the beach, playing Rummy 500, and time with her children, grandchildren
Daniel, a retired truck driver, lived most of his life in Wallingford before moving to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
Tim served in the U.S. Marine Corps and then became a police officer with the Middletown Police Department, retiring as a detective.
Vinny was a unique soul… It was not his disabilities that defined him but his pure way of loving fully, unconditionally, and with laughter.
For the majority of Page’s career, she worked as a lunch lady at the North Haven Middle School.
Maryam worked as an environmental chemist throughout her career, but will be best remembered as a star realtor at Calcagni Real Estate.
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
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Al worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in North Haven for many years.
A longtime French teacher in Branford, she also worked as a paraprofessional for the Wallingford Board of Education until her retirement.
Russell worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was very passionate about his work and loved talking about it.
Ken, a U.S. Army veteran who was awarded a Bronze Star in Vietnam, worked for Aetna Insurance and Anthem Blue Cross until retirement.
Dr. Herrle served the Wallingford and Meriden communities with compassion and love for 67 years.
She worked as a secretary in the Wallingford school system until retirement, spending many years at Moses Y. Beach and Mary J. Fritz Schools
June was a devoted mother and loving grandmother. She dedicated her life to her sons, working hard to provide for them independently.
David had a long, successful 34-year career with Amtrak Railroad, retiring in 2011, where he made many memories and lifelong friends.
She worked for Gaylord Hospital in the Business Office for many years and established lasting friendships with her colleagues.
She was a cafeteria monitor at Pond Hill School and volunteered with the W.Y.S.L., Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Church of the Resurrection.
Howard, an active member with Chorale Connecticut and the Wallingford Chorus, volunteered his time at the Wallingford Public Library.
She became an APRN and served in the Polish Red Cross before immigrating to the United States, she also worked for many years at Masonicare.
Nicholas was a partner with Kowalski Realty and their various development companies, and he eventually moved on to Stephen Realty.
Glenys worked for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for more than 20 years.