Obituary: Albert ‘Al’ D. Chikla, 58, Of West Haven

“Whether Al was casting a line at the shore, walking the beach, or grooving to his favorite tunes, it’s clear that Al had a zest for life.”

Obituary: Michael M. Maselli, 34; Formerly Of West Haven

Michael, who grew up playing football in West Haven, worked for Burns Construction Company in Stratford, as a crew foreman.

Obituary: Michael C. Pedone Sr., 64, Of West Haven

Michael proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before returning to civilian life.

Obituary: Anthony Mastracchio, 45; Formerly Of West Haven

Anthony worked as a mechanical designer for Prime Technology and loved fishing, playing pool in local leagues, and enjoying a round of golf.

Obituary: Kevin J. Fennell, 51, Of West Haven

Kevin touched many lives with his warm personality and quick-witted humor, and will forever be remembered by the nicknames he gave everyone.

Obituary: Tracy Lynn Hollister, 39, Of West Haven

Tracy leaves behind a legacy of kindness and compassion and will forever be missed by her family and loved ones.

Obituary: Tammy Sperry, 49; Formerly Of West Haven

Tammy will be remembered for her kindness and her sense of humor. She touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed.

Obituary: Kevin M. Byxbee, 69, Of West Haven

A proud Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era, in both the U.S. Army & the USMC, he was a true jokester at heart & the life of the party

Obituary: Richard S. Castiglione, 86; Formerly Of West Haven

He was the former owner of the Shell Gas Station on the corner of Campbell Ave. and Elm St. in West Haven and had worked for AT&T.

Obituary: Steven T. Marchitto, 50, Of West Haven

Beyond his professional endeavors, Steven's heart belonged to the world of sports, with hockey & baseball holding special places in his soul

Obituary: Madelyn ‘Mandy’ Lucibello, 65, Of West Haven

Mandy loved her family, friends, cooking, baking, physical fitness & healthy living. She had a love of animals, especially her rescue, Bella

Obituary: Kendrick Merle Hyde IV, 37, Of West Haven

Kendrick had a passion for working with computers and found joy in being a gamer. He was a kind soul, who loved animals and building things.

Obituary: Coach Ed McCarthy, 77, Of West Haven

A Hall of Fame coach and longtime teacher, his true life’s work was his dedication to his players, students, family, and many friends.

Obituary: Cheryl Marie Molyneux, 68, Of West Haven

Cheryl graduated from Saint Raphael’s School of Nursing and worked for 45 years as a registered nurse.

Obituary: John J. Kenney, 63, Of West Haven

John was a state-certified carpenter in his early days. He was known to his buddies as “Fozzy” for his long list of jokes.

Obituary: Andrew C. Nicolas IV, 69, Of West Haven

He was a fantastic cook, had a great sense of humor, loved The Beatles and never missed an episode of Jeopardy.

Obituary: Samuel Smith Sr., 64, Of West Haven

Sam was formerly employed by Rush Industries as a Computer Technician.

Obituary: Randy L. Troup, 66, Of West Haven

Known for his warm heart and unfiltered sense of humor, he was part-owner and operator of Cameo Cleaners in West Haven for nearly 20 years.

Obituary: Donna Lacey, 65, Of West Haven

She at one time was a clerical worker at Yale, formerly worked at Wendy’s restaurant, and was an assembler with an electronic factory.

Obituary: Marie Apuzzo Zyde, 87, Of West Haven

She worked as a registered nurse at the Hospital of Saint Raphael and later worked part-time as a School Nurse in West Haven Public Schools.

Obituary: Charles ‘Charlie’ J. Mayberry Jr., 58, Of West Haven

Charlie, a lifelong West Haven resident, was a motorcycle enthusiast whose hobbies included playing pool, shooting darts, and fishing.

Obituary: Josephine Gulisano Marra, 70, Of West Haven

For many years, Josephine was an Admission and Marketing Director for several local nursing home facilities. She was also a Notary Public.

Obituary: Wayne A. Capone, 68, Of West Haven

Wayne and Karen opened Stowe’s Seafood in West Haven, where after 42 years, the landmark business continues to serve its faithful customers.

Obituary: Kathleen Sperry, 54; Formerly Of West Haven

For many years, Kathy was an L.P.N. in the New Haven area. She volunteered her time working with the Salvation Army.

Obituary: Thomas J. Schwartz, 92; Formerly Of West Haven

A U.S. Air Force veteran, he had a long legal career and later became a mediator and arbitrator for the State of Florida Supreme Court.

Obituary: Charles R. Shackford Jr., 81, Of West Haven

Charles was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps since 1967, where he proudly ascended to the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant.

Obituary: Ralph H. Acabbo, 83, Of West Haven

Ralph had worked for G&O Manufacturing for many years until his retirement.

Obituary: Walter Donovan, 87, Of West Haven

A U.S. Army veteran, he was involved with West Haven Little League from the 1970s until the 2000s.

Obituary: Ralph B. Tagliatela, 74; Formerly Of West Haven

Ralph, who retired from Metro-North Railroad, had a heart of gold and a sense of humor to match.

Obituary: Charles P. Asarisi Jr., 77, Of West Haven

A U.S. Army veteran, he enjoyed a career of 25 years, working for S.N.E.T. and then for Bayer Pharmaceutical prior to his retirement.

Obituary: Lois Civitello Clark, 90, Of West Haven

Lois retired from People’s Bank where she worked for many years as a teller and served at Our Lady of Victory Church for many years.

Obituary: Walter Stone Casey, 79, Of West Haven

Walter, who served 48 years with the West Haven Police Department, was a member of the West Haven Elks and the West Haven Emerald Society.

Obituary: Louis Mauriello Jr., 75; Formerly Of West Haven

Lou earned a bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac, where he also played baseball, & was a professional in the trucking industry for many years.

Obituary: Joseph A. ‘Stumpy’ Latella, 59; Longtime West Haven Teacher

A West Haven teacher for over 30 years, he will be cherished forever by family and friends, as well as his thousands of previous students.

Obituary: Jim Sorensen, 79, Of West Haven

A lifelong Westie, Jim played on the 1959 Bailey football team that went undefeated, untied & unscored upon, & for West Haven High football.

Obituary: Lori-Ann Locke, 65, Of West Haven

Lori-Ann was a proud and active supporter of the Native American Indian Tribes of South Dakota.

Obituary: Jennie M. Deegan, 77, Of West Haven

Prior to her retirement, Jennie was a custodian for the West Haven Board of Education.

Obituary: Starr L. Suslew, 36, Of West Haven

Starr, a cashier at Stop & Shop who loved her co-workers and customers, had a great sense of humor & could bring laughter into any situation

Obituary: Robin B. True, 64, Of West Haven

Robin was a technician for Circuit Brakes Sales N.E., Inc. for many years, and a member of the Polish American Club & West Haven Elks Club.

Obituary: William H. Verneau Jr., 88, Of West Haven

A proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Wiliam worked for SNET and upon retirement became a Crossing Guard for the City of West Haven.