Allen, Judy M. (Hoey)
Judy M. (Hoey) Allen, 74, of Milford, beloved wife of Karl Allen, passed away on July 2, 2021. Born on February 10, 1947 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Edgar and Virginia Hoey.
Judy leaves behind her sons, Alan (Melanie) Soloman, Jr. and Jamie R. Brown; grandchildren, Cameron, Westin, and Alan Soloman III, Brian Habansky, and Jamie Brown, Jr.; siblings, Charlotte, Howard, Charles and cousin, Patricia Sakowicz.; and many nieces and nephews. Judy was predeceased by brother, John, and sisters, Virginia and Mary.
Family and friends may gather on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Angeloni, Ludwig J.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday morning from 8:30-10:15 in the Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc., 11 Wooster Place in New Haven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Church at 10:30. Burial with military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Share a memory and sign Ludwig’s guest book online at www.iovanne.com.
Anderson, Elizabeth J.
Elizabeth J. Anderson, “Betty”, 81, of Milford, was born on September 24, 1939 and passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 peacefully in her sleep next to her husband George E. Anderson, Sr. of 62 years. Betty lived in Milford all of her life. She was the Daughter of the late James K. Dooling and Elizabeth J. (Tice) Dooling. She is survived by her Husband George Sr., her Son George Jr., her Daughter Donna (Anderson) Holden, her Son-In-Law Terry Holden, Jr., and her two Granddaughters Brianne & Alyssa. She was preceded by her Mother, Father, Sister Joan (Dooling) Ball, Brother-In-Law Craig Anderson, and Sister-In-Law Carlyn Schultheiss. Betty was one of the “Beach Kids”, attended Walnut Beach Grammar School and graduated Milford High School in 1957. Her first job was at W.T. Grants Department Store in the Center of Town. Shortly thereafter, she went to work at the A & P Grocery Store on River Street. This was a prime spot for teens to work, setting the stage for Betty to meet George who had worked there two years before. They met at the A & P summer outing on August 27, 1956 and since that time have never left each other’s side.
When Betty graduated from high school, she was one of three students from the Business Department hired by Raybestos in Stratford, one of the largest employers in the area. She worked there for four years before she had her son, George Jr. After he was born, she went to work for two years before leaving to have her daughter. Betty went back to work after Donna’s birth for a land appraiser in Milford. This office was next to Attorney John Jaser, a political figure in town. Betty then worked for Jay Jaser for the new redevelopment agency located at Walnut Beach. After this project was over, she went to work for the Milford Family & Child Guidance Center, which later became the Milford Mental Health Clinic now known as Bridges. She worked there for over 25 years becoming Office Manager. During that time, the clinic went through a major expansion and Betty was the one who had to work with the contractors to get the job done. To do this and to keep the project moving forward, she also worked nights and weekends working 60-70 hours per week. After the completion of this project, she was offered the job as Office Manager at Care Source, a home care nursing service. In 1997, she suffered a stroke but recovered after 3 weeks of intensive rehab and was able to go back to work. Betty was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader and an active participant in St. Gabriel’s Variety Shows in singing and dancing skits. She helped with costumes and sets for five years. She was a Dance Mom, Makeup Artist for several Carol Farrell Dance Studio shows taking care of over 100 dancers per show.
She loved to travel, her and the family would get into the car and drive to anywhere, Bar Harbor Maine, Killington Vermont and Loon Mountain on ski trips. We went to the Battleship Museum in MA, Nashville, New Orleans, Memphis to visit Graceland. Betty was forever a huge Elvis fan and took the family to see Elvis perform at Veteran’s Coliseum. We went on numerous trips to Disney World, sometimes twice a year. She loved Christmas in Disney World and also New Year’s Eve. Florida was her favorite destination. We will miss her so very much. She is the Best Person on the Planet. She was always the most positive and optimistic and beautiful Wife, Mom and Grandmother ever.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT.
Annotto, Pamela Lea
Pamela graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, VT, before attending and graduating from Keene State College in Keene, NH. She then spent several years teaching First and Second Grades in Derry, New Hampshire and Griswold, Connecticut. She and Frank were married on July 10, 1971, spending several years together before their son Brian was born in December 1974. Their second son, Mark, followed three and a half years later, born in October 1978. Pamela was an active member of the community and a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Milford, CT.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years Frank Annotto, son Brian Annotto and his wife Jennifer, grandson
Christopher, granddaughters Elizabeth and Katherine, son Mark Annotto, brother Douglas Howe and his wife Tienna, nephews Daniel and Michael, sister-in-law Marilyn Arey and her husband Ray, grandnieces Cassie and Cierra, as well as several cousins.
All services are TBD due to the pandemic. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Research Institute at: https://www.diabetesresearch.org/Give
The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit their website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Balentine, George Reed
George Reed Balentine, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Cheshire, CT. George was born on March 18, 1938 in Canonsburg, PA to the late William McConnell and Jane Patterson Balentine. He was a graduate of Canonsburg High School (’56), Muskingum College (BS ’60), and Edinboro State College (Master of Education ’66). He also did post-graduate work at the University of California, Irvine. George used this knowledge to teach science to middle-school students for 40 years, first in Mentor, OH and then in Garden Grove, CA where he organized an annual whale-watching boat trip for the students. He retired to Cheshire, CT in 2000 to be closer to his brother and sister in-law (William and Beatrice Balentine, both deceased).
He is survived by his niece, Rebecca Balentine, and her husband, Michael Ferrari; great-niece Sarah Ferrari Keel and her husband Cyrus Keel; and great-great nephew, Cashius Keel. George enjoyed exploring CT by car, bike and walking, using Elim Park as his home base for 15 years. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Elim Park staff for the wonderful care and support they have provided to George over the years. Services will be held graveside at 11:00 am on July 7th at Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford, CT.
Bolduc, Beatrice
Beatrice Bolduc, age 92, of Milford, beloved wife of William Bolduc for 70 years, passed away on Friday July 30, 2021. Beatrice was born in Fall River, MA on January 8, 1929 to the late Joseph and Carmen Saucier Moniz. She was a Registered Nurse and worked at Bridgeport, Griffin and Milford Hospitals. She was also a visiting school nurse for many years in New Haven. Survivors include her son, Bruce Bolduc of Milford and four grandchildren. Beatrice is predeceased by her daughter, Barbara Larson and brothers, Donald, and Leo Moniz. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CT Hospice in Branford. The Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home is handling arrangements. To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.
Borer, Herman Richard “Rich” Sr.
Rich is survived by his wife Irene and their seven children, Steve Borer of Port Charlotte, Florida; Betty (Don) Kluk of North Branford; Irene Sauerbier of Milford; Richard Borer, Jr. (Amanda) of Milford; Joseph (Beata) Borer of Moscow, Russia and Milford; Tim Borer (Mary Ann) of Milford; and Julie (Roger) King of Milford; twenty-three grandchildren, Stephanie (Lou) of Lilburn, Georgia; Stevie Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; Gregory (Kristen) of Wallingford; Brendan (Samantha) of North Branford; Caitlin (Nishanth) of Smyrna, Georgia: Dr. Michael (Teresa) Kluk of Manhattan, New York. Brian (Deanna) of North Branford; Geoffrey (Danielle) of Stamford; Phillip (Jen) of North Branford; Lisa-Marie of Branford; Jennifer (John) of West Haven; John (Kelly) of Woodbridge; Katie (Chris) of West Haven; Drew of Milford; Christopher of West Haven; Charles of Shelton; Lilly and Luke of Moscow, Russia and Milford; Maggie (Nic) of Prospect; Tyler of Milford; RJ, Ryan and Jenna of Milford; twenty-two great grandchildren; Natalia, Amarra, Airman Phillip III, Joey, Jonny, Gigi, Gustavo, Diego, Alexander, Bryson, Arlo, Luna, Brendan Jr., Michael, Rowan, Olive, Vinny, Sophia, Liliana, Charlee, Austyn and Hunter, along with many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind his sister Betty and brother-in-law Ed Forte of Massapequa, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son John and sisters Kay Boyle, Pat Ferris and Geri Buck. A special thank you goes out to his friends from Bay Shore in West Haven and Maplewood of Orange, who during his final years brought him so much joy.
The hours for visitation will be Monday from 4 – 7pm at West Haven Funeral Home on the Green. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 10:30 for a Mass of Christian in St. Agnes Church, Precious Blood Parish, Woodmont. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. To leave an online condolence for the Borer family, please visit our website at www.westhavenfuneral.com.
Britting, Raymond John
Raymond John Britting, 88, of Milford, passed away at home on July 20, 2021, after a long illness. Born on March 12, 1933, in Derby, he was the son of Lester and Mary “Phyllis” Osrick Britting.
He lived his entire life in Milford, growing up in the Devon section of town and attending grammar school there before graduating from Milford High School. He attended the University of Miami but returned home after one year due to his father’s early death. Ray was head of the ordering department at US Motors in Milford for many years. He was a skilled craftsman and eventually left US Motors to start his own business as a remodeling contractor. A lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Ray enjoyed watching football, playing golf, swimming, building and fixing things, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his children Allison Britting, Glenn (Laurie) Britting of Londonderry, NH, Leslie (David) Weaver, and Darrin Britting (Alex Dremann) of Philadelphia, PA; grandchildren Zachary and Hannah Kresen, and Madison and Cole Britting, both of Londonderry, NH; a niece, Meaghan Britting of San Rafael, CA. Ray was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 BROAD STREET., MILFORD, CT. Interment will be private. Friends and family may call from 4:30 to 6:30. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Constellation Hospice, 14 Westport Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851.
Cangiarella, Alphonse
Alphonse Cangiarella, age 90, of Stratford, beloved husband of Amelia “Nellie” Santos Cangiarella for 20 years and the late Leonides Gonzalez Cangiarella for 48 years, died on July 26, 2021, in Bridgeport Hospital.
Alphonse was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 2, 1931 to the late Frank and Celia Voulo Cangiarella. He was a member of the US Custom Service for over 30 years and retired as head of the Mail Branch and proudly served as a merchant marine.
Survivors include his son, Alphonse E. Cangiarella and his wife Elaine of Cliffwood Beach, NJ, his step-children; Joanne Morales (Luis), Annette Henriques, Janette Mingrone (Paul) and Michael Santos, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Alphonse is predeceased by his son, Philip D. Cangiarella, his siblings: Dominick and Salvatore Cangiarella, Anna McGuiness, Frank and Alphonse Cangiarella and step daughter-in-law, Maria.
A visitation will be held for Alphonse on Monday August 2, 2021 from 4PM to 8PM and Tuesday August 3, 2021, 9 AM to 9:45 AM at the DAY FUNERAL HOME, 361 Maple Pl, Keyport, NJ 07735, followed by a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Joseph’s Church in Keyport, NJ. His cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Alphonse’s name to Holiday Express, Building A, 151 Industrial Way East, Eatontown, NJ 07724 or visit the website at www.holidayexpress.org.
DeBrigita, Ronald
Ronald DeBrigita, 80, of Milford passed away at his home on July 27, 2021. He leaves his daughter and son-in-law Gina and Andrew Clark, his furry friend “Sabrina” and many loving family members. Ronnie was predeceased by his wife Sandy, as well as daughter and son-in-law Rhonda and Robert Sanger.
Born in New Haven, he was the only child of Albert and Angelina Lombardi DeBrigita. After an early retirement from the West Haven Fire Department, Center District, Ron went to work for the New Haven Parking Authority and Mega Motors of Derby. His post-retirement routine included a daily trip to Dunkin Donuts to meet up with his buddies, and then catching up with them under the tree at the West Haven Boardwalk. He also enjoyed trips to the casino, Thursday night dinners with “the guys”, listening to Frank Sinatra, twice-yearly trips to Las Vegas with Sandy, and reunions with the old ‘Hill’ neighborhood.
Visitation will take place on FRIDAY from 4 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. On Saturday morning, the procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Church, St. John Vianney campus at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford.
DeGennaro, Carolyn
Carolina (aka Carolyn) DeGennaro (nee Zarro) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Woodbridge, Connecticut at the age of 100. Born on June 30, 1921 in Hamden, CT, Carolyn was the daughter of Vincenzo Zarro and Alphonsina Sandillo. She lived in Hamden for her childhood and early life and attended Hamden High School. She was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore DeGennaro. After they were married in 1948, the couple moved to Woodbridge where they raised their family. In the early days, Carolyn worked alongside her husband on the family farm while raising four children. Later in life she amazed her family and friends by becoming a school bus driver for the Head Start Program in the Woodbridge school system. As a homemaker, Carolyn was an exceptional cook – known especially for her homemade tomato sauce and pickled eggplant – and loved to host large picnics in the family’s backyard to the enjoyment of many. In April 2019, she was honored by Woodbridge Human Services with the Woodbridge Center’s first Living Treasure Award for her dedication to the town and years of community service. Since 2018, she lived at Coachman Square in Woodbridge where she loved playing bingo and cornhole with her best friend Barbara. She was a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. One of her many lasting legacies will be the colorful and intricate afghans she crocheted as gifts as well as baby blankets to comfort the new-born children of family and friends. She is survived by her four children, Louis, Salvatore, Carol, and Joan, seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren for whom her memory is a blessing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 80 Center Rd., Woodbridge. The family will receive friends at church one hour prior from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Woodbridge or a charity of one’s choice. The Celentano Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Dockendorff, John
John was a cherished husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He was affectionately known as “Dock” to many. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a diehard fan of the New York Giants and LA Dodgers (who will always be the Brooklyn Dodgers to him). John was also an avid golfer. He was a prior member of the Racebrook Country Club and longtime member of the Ocean Edge Golf Club in Brewster, MA where he and Donna resided part time. He loved his visits to Cape Cod, going to the beach, playing golf and taking his grandsons out on the course and driving range. Always an optimist, John looked at the glass half full and encouraged those around him to do the same.
John graduated from Amity High School in 1967 and continued his education at Leicester Jr. College then graduated from the University of New Haven, Cum Laude. He worked for several area attorneys before establishing his own company, Milford Land Title, which through his hard work grew to be a very successful business in the Milford community that he loved. John firmly believed in preserving land in its natural state for future generations. For that reason, John served on the Board of Directors of the Milford Land Conservation Trust and was President of the Trust for many years.
Along with his wife, John leaves behind his daughter, Susanna and her husband, Joseph; grandsons, Marcello and Maximus; brothers, James (Leslie) and Robert (Jennifer) Dockendorff; nieces, Jessica LoDolce and Lisa Dockendorff; nephews, Christopher and John Trevor Dockendorff as well as many friends. He was predeceased by his parents and parents-in-law, John and Olga Sydoriak.
The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Smilow Cancer Hospital for their compassionate care.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT with a Prayer Service to conclude at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Orange Center Cemetery, Orange Center Rd., Orange. A Memorial Service will take place on August 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Orange Congregational Church, 205 Meetinghouse Ln., Orange, CT 06477. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Land Conservation Trust at www.milforctlandtrust.org or the Lustgarten Foundation: Pancreatic Cancer Research at www.lustgarten.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Fraioli, Joseph Anthony
Joseph Anthony Fraioli, 31, of Milford, passed away on July 30, 2021. Joseph was born on January 22, 1990 in Stamford, CT, to Patricia DeLeo Stamatin and the late Peter Fraioli.
Joey was a member of the Foran High School wrestling team, class of 2008. He loved working for JPC Remodelers and took great pride in his work accomplishments, happily showing off pictures of his finished projects. For many years, Joey was also a bartender, a job he greatly enjoyed and thrived in, with his outgoing, funny and contagious personality. Joey will be sorely missed by the lives he touched, and especially by his dog, Jackson “Buddy”, who he adored.
In addition to his mother, Patricia, Joseph leaves behind his brother, Jeffrey J. Stamatin; uncles and aunts, James Romano and his wife Eileen, Cindy Fraioli, Carlo Fraioli, Josie Fraioli, and Nancy DeLeo; and cousins, Michael and Anthony Fraioli, Lianna Fraioli, Connie Beaupre and her husband Mark, and Nicholas Pach. Besides his father, Peter, Joseph was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Dominic and Civita Fraioli and maternal grandparents, Elsie Urchenko and Caesar DeLeo. As well as his uncles, Claudio Fraioli and Craig DeLeo.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 400 Merwin Ave., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will be private.
Franko, William (Bill) M.
Gallup, John K.
John K. Gallup, 74, of Milford, beloved husband of Valerie (Hanlon) Gallup, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2021 after a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born on June 24, 1947 in Stamford, CT, he was the son of the late Greer and Ethel (Peterson) Gallup.
John was employed by SNET (SBC/AT&T) for 27 years before he retired. He then became a Sheriff/Judicial Marshall for 20 years until his retirement 4 years ago. He enjoyed golfing, watching the Yankees and the Giants and was passionate about food – always watching the food channels.
In addition to his wife, Valerie, John is survived by his daughter, Kate (Anthony) Timpanelli; his grandchildren, Penelope, AJ, and Christopher Timpanelli; his brothers, Peter (Sandra), Joey (Bonnie), and Richie (Jyl) Gallup; his brother-in-law, Richard Hanlon; his cousin, Priscilla DiGalbo; many nieces and nephews; his best friend, Bobby Wilson; his fur-babies, Kiso, Coco, Crystal, and Chanel. John was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Teddy and Lee Gallup.
Interment will be private and a private celebration of life will be held on July 26 for close friends and family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Humane Society of Connecticut, The ASPCA or Pancan.org (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network).
Gargiulo, Leona
Leona (Greto) Gargiulo, 78, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 12, 2021. Born on April 26, 1943 in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of Isabel Greto and the late Elia (Leo) Greto.
After living in Boston and Roxbury MA, the family moved to Connecticut. Leona graduated from Milford High School in 1961. Through the years she was employed by Robert Shaw Industries, Community Health Care Plan (CHCP) , Caldor, CT Hospice and Unilever.
Leona had a passion for cooking. Every holiday she became Chef of the Day, making dinner for her family. Her Toll House Cookies were her signature dessert and we would fight over them. Leona also loved to travel, read and play cards.
Leona leaves behind her children, Lisa (Jim) Gillespie, Gina Gargiulo, and Laura Manning; grandchildren, Christopher, Kelly, Melissa, Amanda, Jacob, Hannah, Jessica, and Joseph; great grandchildren, Brayden, Parker, Charlotte, Piper, Quinn, and Natalie; siblings, Carol (Paul) Kane, Rose Tulli, and Steven Greto; niece and nephew, Sarah and Adam Davies; and many cousins, extended family, and friends.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. that day at Saint Agnes Church (Precious Blood Parish), 400 Merwin Ave., Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate.
Gladue, Shirley R. Walters
Shirley R. Walters Gladue, 86, of West Haven, beloved wife of the late Arthur John Gladue, Sr., passed away on July 16, 2021. Shirley was born on February 16, 1935 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Harry and Margaret Walters.
Shirley worked for many years at Aliabal Manufacturing in Milford, CT as a machine operator and assembler until her retirement.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother- known as “Nana”. She was a kind person with the biggest heart and she enjoyed playing mom to everyone. Anyone who knew Shirley loved her dearly and she touched everyone. She had a love for country music, especially George Jones and Hank Williams. Shirley also had a passion for karaoke, singing, dancing, and a love for houseplants.
Shirley is survived by her five daughters, Mary Gladue of West Haven, Sharon (Mike) Sheftz of West Haven, Catherine Gladue of Milford, Debra (Ronald) Roman of West Haven, and Diane Gladue of West Haven; her 20 grandchildren; her 16 great grandchildren; her sister, Phyllis Ignagowski; her brothers, Walter Donald Edwards, William Walters, and Raymond Walters; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Arthur John Gladue, Sr., Shirley was predeceased by her daughter, Linda Susan Gladue; and her sons, Arthur John Gladue, Jr., and Richard Robert Gladue.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 p.m. at St. Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish), 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT. Burial will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford, CT.
Gordon, Florence
Florence, often called Flo by family and friends, worked as a secretary at Avon in New York City, and later at Bridgeport Steel in Milford, Connecticut until her retirement. Flo’s favorite thing to do was spend time with all of her family, and she especially delighted in her three grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with them in Tucson, and she loved having a second home there to see them and her daughter and son-in-law more.
Florence is most remembered for her warm personality and ready smile. She could strike up a conversation with anyone and always made friends and family feel welcomed and at home. She loved movies, the Mets, casinos and playing games.
In addition to her devoted husband John, Florence is survived by daughter Wendy Gordon Weeks and her husband Brad Weeks of Tucson, Arizona; daughter Summer Rose Gordon of Milford, Connecticut; grandchildren Hannah, Amelia and Julian; sisters Dolores Sypowicz and Dorothy Desmond; brother Bob Desmond; and eight nieces and nephews Jessica, Kevin, Gabriella, Robert, Tom, Amanda, Steve, and Samantha. Florence was predeceased by her brother Jimmy Desmond.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 400 Merwin Ave., Milford, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society at https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Guardino, Leona F.
Leona F. Guardino, 87, of West Haven, beloved wife of the late James V. Guardino, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021. Born on October 20, 1933 in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Amede and Kathleen Gagnon.
Leona enjoyed her trips to the casino and bingo nights. Her favorite activities were gardening and painting. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and family.
Leona leaves behind her children, Sebastian (Celia) DiLeone, Laura (Frank) Vingiano, Rosemarie Guardino, Lisa Guardino Acker, and Michael (Celestina) Guardino; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her son, James A. Guardino; and sisters, Anita and Kathleen.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 12 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. Burial will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonicare at www.masonicare.org.
Jackel, David W.
Kissa, Douglas Alan
Douglas Alan Kiss, 74, of Milford, beloved husband of Joy (DelGiorno) Kiss, passed away on July 27, 2021. Born on August 6, 1946 in Bridgeport, CT he was the son of Margaret (Sency) Kiss and the late Geza Kiss.
Douglas was a passionate Yankee and UCONN Women’s basketball fan and loved watching/coaching his kids and grandchildren play sports whether on the volleyball court, softball or baseball fields, or soccer fields. He and Joy loved to travel to the beach and shared many memorable trips together. He enjoyed golfing and camping with friends and family and was an avid reader of sports and music literature.
Douglas graduated from Andrew Warde High School in 1964 and University of New Haven 1972 with a degree in English. He worked for many years in medical sales as a regional manager. Douglas is an Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam war. He had a beautiful voice that served as the lead for a little-known Fairfield County band, Fyre and his version of O’ Holy Night made the parishioners cry in church.
In addition to his wife and mother, Douglas is also survived by his children, Douglas (Margaret) Kiss, Alison (Michael) Dougherty, and Lauren (Steven) Merrick; his grandchildren, Alexa and Abigail Kiss, and Elisa and Lavinia Dougherty; his brother, William (Gloria) Kiss; his nieces and nephews, Suzanne Vick, Brian (Jessica) Kiss, A.J. Kiss, Shannon Kiss, Joy (Richard) Paul, and Megan (Bryan Marsh) Purcell; and his dog/best friend, Gracie. In addition to his father, Douglas was predeceased by his brother, David Kiss.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org.
Kovacs, Douglas James
Douglas James Kovacs, born October 5, 1963 returned to pure loving energy on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Douglas is survived by his former wife and best friend, Jean; their two sons, Andrew Justin (Christina) and Christopher Allen-Michael (Kaylah). He leaves his sister, Semantha Norton of Milford and many cousins and other family members as well as his best friend, James Stevens.
He was predeceased by his mother, Linnea Engstrom Peterson; his father, James Charles Kovacs; his step-father, Carl Peterson; maternal grandparents, Alice and Karl Engstrom; and paternal grandmother, Katherine Rome.
When asked to define success, he would say his best attributes were his children who he considered to be his greatest work of art. He also was an inspirational floral designer, specializing in wedding design and event planning. He had a dream of opening a candy store or doing something that people would find happiness in. Later in his life, he found serenity in gardening. He truly loved cooking for family and friends and sharing the time together. When he came out to family in his mid-thirties, he found a new sense of appreciation for life. He finally was free to live as he’d always wanted; however, he would say, “The grass isn’t greener on the other side. It’s Astro-turf ‘cause we know how to decorate!” He was full of life, sometimes sarcastic, temperamental, but always appreciative and wanting to give back to those who needed a helping hand. His passion and love for life were slightly held back by his back injury, but he never let it stop him. With a smile, he’d keep moving forward. A lover of inspirational quotes, he would always try to pass on a smile or a hug to anyone who seemed to need one. His presence will be truly missed, but his legacy will forever live on through all he touched!
A Celebration of his life will be held on a later date. He has requested, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in his honor to: Pet Rescues, Animal Shelters, Soup Kitchens or Food Pantries.
LaPlante, Edward
It was one of the happiest days of Ed’s life when he donned the uniform of firefighter for the City of Milford, on December 1, 1975. Ed treasured his profession, and rose to the rank of Captain. He served as IAFF Local 944 President, and was an EMT, and active participant in the MFD Water Rescue Team and Ice Rescue Team. Ed’s late father-in-law, Battalion Chief Raymond Head, was his mentor and Brother Fire Fighter.
One could not think of Ed without knowing how much the sea had always called him – even as a youngster when he was intrigued by Charles Island. His love of smelling the salt air, fishing, and marveling at the serenity of a glassy sea filled him with joy, and brought him closer to his God.
Along with his devoted wife, Ed leaves behind his precious children, Jaclyn Lee, and her fiancée, Ralphie Rivera, and Brian Raymond. Ed cherished his daughter and son, and his boundless love for them was a constant source of steadfast devotion. His children witnessed each day what it meant to be a decent and compassionate man. Ed’s gentleness was obvious throughout his life as he cared for his cherished Labs: Shanna, Lana, Riley, Liberty, and Justice as well as Sean, his much-loved Irish Setter.
Ed is survived by his sister, Ellen Griffin, and by his sisters-in-law Laurie Glenn, and her husband, George; and Renee Head. He is survived by his brother, Clinton LaPlant, and by several nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his beloved brother, David LaPlante.
Ed and Carol would have been together for 53 years in October. He was 19 years old, and Carol was 15 years old. Words cannot capture what they meant to each other. He will forever be her “Eddie, My Love,” and she will forever be his “Carol Ann”.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Laroche, Philomena “Phyllis”
Family and friends are invited to a parlor service in the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, THURSDAY morning at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Family and friends may call THURSDAY morning from 8:30 until time of service. Sign Philomena’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.
Lee, Roberta E.
Roberta E. Lee, 82, of Milford, passed away on July 24, 2021. Born on March 8, 1939 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late I. Albert and Grace (Howard) Lee.
Roberta was a graduate of Mary Washington College (University of Virginia) where she received her Bachelor’s degree and she subsequently earned her Master’s degree in Connecticut. Roberta taught mathematics from 1966 to 2002 at Staples High School in Westport. Her favorite teams, the Boston Red Sox and the UConn Lady Huskies, provided her with many hours of enjoyment in her retirement, as did her Morningside garden.
Roberta is survived by her twin sister, Alberta Lee Chappell of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, many members of her extended family, friends, and professional colleagues.
A memorial luncheon gathering of family and friends will be celebrated on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at the Milford Yacht Club, 131 Trumbull Avenue, Milford CT. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roberta E. Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund for the benefit of high school students pursuing higher education in the field of mathematics, c/o Atty. Christopher B. Carveth, Trustee, 926 Orange Center Road, Orange CT 06477. Roberta’s family wishes to thank the caring professionals at Smilow Cancer Hospital for their compassionate care.
Lenox, Laura C. Milardo
Laura C. Milardo Lenox, 98, of Orange, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021. She was the wife of the late Richard Lenox for 55 years. Thomas R. and G. Elsa Witt were the late parents of Laura. She was born on April 2, 1923 in Germany while her mother was visiting her parents. Accompanied by her mother, Laura was brought to the states at the age of four months. She attended West Haven schools, after which she became secretary to the president of an optical company. Later she became a cosmetic representative for Bourjois, NY.
In 1949, Laura took a trip to Germany, at which time she met Richard, an officer on the ship, whom she married in 1951. Upon her return from Germany in 1949, she was employed by First Federal Savings and Loan Assn., retiring after 20 years as an Executive Secretary. During her career at First Federal, Laura was a model for the bank’s ads in newspapers. She also modeled for Kramer’s Furriers. Twice while walking on her noon hour, a Poli Theater representative approached her and asked if she would participate in a bathing beauty contest and later in a beauty pageant, both which she happily accepted. She came in second place in the beauty pageant.
Laura and her husband were former members of Racebrook Country Club, where they enjoyed golf and many social activities with their friends. Laura was predeceased by her brother, Thomas F. Milardo, and his wife Ursula, and her sister-in-law, Gertrude Brinton.
Laura is survived by her sister-in-law, Florence Seney of Wilmington, DE and her family and her niece, Sharon and her husband Konrad Mayerhofer of Marco Island, FL.
Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 BROAD ST., MILFORD, CT. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. and interment will follow at Orange Center Cemetery, Orange Center Rd., Orange, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Levi, Gordon, D.
Gordon D. Levi, 87, of Milford, beloved husband of Mary Ann (Peruzzi) Levi, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on July 8, 2021. Born in New Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Irving and Bertha (Weinberg) Levi.
A devoted family man, Gordon (“Gordy”) was a proud Army veteran, retired computer lab supervisor, longtime member of the Milford Elks, and avid gardener, sports fan and softball player even into his later years.
In addition to his wife, Gordon is survived by: his loving children, Ross Levi and LeeAnn Miller, and their respective spouses, Paul Lemoine and Kevin Miller; cherished grandsons, Quinton and Shane Miller; special brothers- and sisters-in-law; much loved nieces and nephews; and other dear family and close friends. In addition to his parents, Gordon was predeceased by his brother, Earl Levi. His family is thankful for the wonderful care of Dr. Amer Zeidan and the team at Smilow Hospital at Yale New Haven Health.
Friends and family may call from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 BROAD ST., MILFORD, CT. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice, the Milford Elks, or HealthWell Foundation.
Lumas, Ann
Ann was born in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania to the late John and Susan Olejnik. Ann was an all around people person who loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved to cook, bake and fill everyone’s tummy whether you were hungry or not! Her stuffed cabbage and pierogies were family and friend’s favorites. She enjoyed hobbies as a quilter for the Linus project with Holy Name of Jesus Church making quilts for children in local hospitals and Paul Newman’s “Hole in the Wall Gang.” She was also a joyful choir member and active in the Ladies Guild of Holy Name of Jesus Church. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her the greatest happiness and pride.
Survivors include her loving children, George (Barbara) Lumas, Edward Lumas, Jeanne Pancurak and Janet (John) O’Connell; grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrew (Sam), Timothy (Gina), Danny(Melissa),Melissa (Caleb) Robert (Diana), Matthew (Chelsea), David (Teenie), and Sara (Joe); great-grandchildren Cooper, Adalyn, Xander, Grayson, Cole, Isabelle and Wyatt; brother, Bernard Olejnik; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. directly at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Barnum Ave., Stratford. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. in lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make contributions in her memory to “Hole in the Wall Gang” or charity of one’s choice the family would like to thank the staff of Saint Joseph center for the wonderful care they provided for their mother. Please visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com to express condolences online.
Mathisen, Michael
Michael Mathisen lived a full life, staying remarkably active, strong, and sharp for 94 years. He never slowed down even in his 90’s, when he got a golden retriever puppy, continued to climb on ladders, restore antique cars, and go on road trips to visit family in North Carolina. His cancer diagnosis in mid-June came as a surprise and he passed away peacefully in his home on July 26, 2021, after his family provided loving care for a month.
He was born on June 5, 1927 in Chicago, IL, to Mikal and Anna Mathisen, who were both born in Norway and met in Chicago. As a young boy in 1935, he moved to his father’s family farm on the coast in Sirevag, Norway with his parents and younger sister Ruth, returning to Chicago in 1938. After those three formative years, Michael always held a deep love for his Norwegian roots and relatives.
He joined the Navy at the age of 17 in 1944 and served in the pacific during WWII. He was called back to service in the Korean War. It was between his active service that he met Bernice Jorgensen, a fellow Norwegian-American, at a church dance back home in Chicago. They were married in that church in 1950 and celebrated 67 devoted years of love and life together. They raised their two sons, Mark and Brian, in Deerfield, IL.
While living in Deerfield he worked for ITT Harper for 30 years, where he excelled as Chief Engineer in the manufacturing of specialty steel fasteners and metal extrusions. He went on to be co-owner and President of Manufacturing at Extrusion Technology Corporation of America which manufactured specialty metals for the aerospace and defense industries. He and his co-founders moved the company to Bridgeport, CT which brought Michael and Bernice to their home in Orange where they were involved in the local community for over 35 years.
Michael and Bernice were active members of the Orange Congregational Church, where Michael spent many years volunteering to help to maintain the historic building. They were also longtime members in the Sons of Norway organization and the Connecticut Historic Auto Society. He was deeply admired by friends and family as an extraordinary craftsman who could build or fix anything, from any time period. He brought life back into antique cars, radios, and clocks, that will be treasured by family and friends. He did everything from building a wooden boat, to full restoration of antique automobiles, and always had a maintenance or building project going on around his property or community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Bernice Mathisen, and his sister, Ruth Almeroth. Michael is survived by two sons, Mark (Sonja) Mathisen, and Brian Mathisen; two grandchildren, Maren and Kirsten Mathisen. Both Michael and his wife shared a love of Norwegian culture, passing traditions and knowledge of their ancestry down to their sons and granddaughters.
Michael was a devoted husband, dedicated father, and proud grandfather, who was beloved by all and will be greatly missed. He leaves behind a legacy of stubborn determination, striking dedication, and the courage to continually tackle difficult tasks.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. at Orange Congregational Church, 205 Meetinghouse Ln, Orange, CT. The church requires registering attendance by email (occhurch@snet.net) or by phone (203-795-9749) as seating will be limited too 100 people, social distancing observed, and masks required. Burial and Military Honors will follow at the church’s memorial garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army.
McCarthy, James G.
On July 15, 2021, James G. McCarthy, Sr., of Adams Avenue, Milford, was reunited with his beloved wife, Laura, after a short illness.
Born May 26, 1932, in Elizabeth, NJ, to James and Alice Walworth McCarthy, Jim was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 1951. On March 23, 1953, he and Laura Herbst married and began their life together. Jim trained for Korea at Sampson Air Force Training Base in upstate New York and was known to say for the rest of his life, “I was never that cold in my life before or after”. After serving with the United States Air Force in Korea, he returned home to Milford where he worked as a metallurgist at Burndy Corp until his retirement.
Jim was predeceased by his wife, Laura; his parents, James and Alice; his sister, Alice; his brother-in-law, Ron; and his brother, Bob. He will be lovingly remembered for his enormous capacity for laughter and love by his son, James, Jr. of Washington, D.C.; son, Michael and daughter-in-law, MaryAnne of Newark, NY; son, William and daughter-in-law, Donna of Milford; and his two grandsons, Dylan and Jarret of Milford.
Jim’s family wishes to thank his nurses and aides from Constellation Hospice Care for their gentle, respectful care of him during his illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at St. Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish), 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford, CT. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the charity of your choice in Jim’s name. The family is being compassionately cared for by Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT.
Miller, Rudolph (Rudy)
He was a graduate of Rutgers University, with a degree in Economics and City Planning. Some of the cities in which he worked include, Johnstown, (Pa.), Dallas, Syracuse, Niagara Falls, Hartford, Woodbridge (N.J.), Washington, D. C. and Puerto Rico. He worked for the planning firms of Candeub and Fleisig as well as Raymond, Parish and Pine. Later he was an independent consultant and a co-developer of Eventide Condominiums in Fair Haven. He was a longtime member of the American Institute of Planners and the American Society of Planning Officials. He served on the Orange Zoning Board of Appeals for 47 years and on the Orange Democratic Town Committee for over 30 years. At the time of death, he was Treasurer of the Orange Players.
His passion was adding to his collection of toy trains (Lionel) and antique Christmas ornaments or objects– anything connected with Christmas that caught his discriminating eye– music, recipes and customs– the ultimate Father Christmas! He was a member of The Train Collectors Association and The Golden Glow of Christmas Past.
A Memorial Mass will be held to celebrate his life on Wednesday, July 28 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 70 Gulf Street, Milford, CT for all friends and family who have been vaccinated.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to: Vitas (Hospice) 199 Park Road Extension, Suite 102, Middlebury, CT. 06762.
Moll, Daniel F.
He attended Milford Public Schools and graduated from Milford High. He concluded his studies at the University of New Haven. In 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army. He spent 12 months in Korea during the Vietnam War and retired as a Staff Sergeant in 2007. His professional career consisted of both sales and consulting in the waste management industry. Dan loved sports. He was well known around the hockey rink as “The Big Chief” where he spent many years coaching and forming travel tournament teams. His grandchildren Daniel & Sadie have since followed his lead and love of the game. Dan was exceptionally passionate about music. DooWop music could be heard wherever he was. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.
Along with his wife and mother, Daniel leaves behind his son, Brendan (Michele) Moll; grandchildren, Christopher B., Daniel, and Sadie; siblings, Nell Moll and Katie Silva; and many extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Christopher D. and sister, Irene Moll.
Family and friends may gather on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Nickerson, Frank
Frank Nickerson, 58, of Milford, passed away on June 29, 2021. Frank was born on February 17, 1963 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Edwin L. and Josephine Nickerson. Frank enjoyed scratch off tickets, always hoping to hit the jackpot. He also liked watching his shows and movies. Frank had moments of generosity, when he really showed that he cared.
Frank is survived by his siblings, Josephine Nickerson and her husband Victor, Eddie Nickerson and his wife Antoinette, Steven Nickerson and his wife Brenda and Rodney Nickerson and his wife Karen; nephew, Jon Papineau; niece, Nicole D’Amato and her husband Jeff; great nephews and niece, Zander and Jocelyn Papineau and Jaxson D’Amato. He also leaves behind his good friend, Reese Mitchell. Frank was predeceased by his brother, Keith Nickerson.
Services will be privately held.
Peters, Ruth
Ruth Virginia Heil Peters was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on February 20, 1926 and passed peacefully on July 18, 2021. She retired to Florida after working for Sikorsky Aircraft as a technical writer for 35 years. She was married to her late husband William Peters for 60 years. She lived a joyful, plentiful 95 years. She loved doing puzzles, playing Mahjong, reading, painting on ceramics, spending time with her family, and spoiling her kids and grandkids. Ruth had three children Sharon Wilson, William Peters and Michael Peters. Two that are no longer with us today. She was very fortunate to have 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She will forever be in all of our hearts. She is now reunited with her husband and two children and many other loved ones. She was there for all of us until the end and we are forever grateful for what she has done for all of us. She will be buried with them in Milford, CT. We all love you so much!
Rest In Peace Ruth! You will be missed.
Interment will take place on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at King’s Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT 06460.
Pinckney, Gordon R.
Gordon R. Pinckney, 86, of Milford, beloved husband of Phyllis Pinckney, entered peacefully into rest on July 19, 2021 following a brief illness at home. Gordon was born in Danbury, CT, son of the late Gordon E. Pinckney and Christine A. Mannion.
A graduate of Danbury High School, he resided in Danbury prior to making his home in Milford for more than 60 years. Gordon was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during Korea as an aviation mechanic and was honorably discharged. He was later employed by Stop and Shop as a grocery manager. A familiar face to many in the community, he was recognized for his love of walking. Following retirement, he remained busy in several part-time jobs including many years as a security guard at Schick. He had a lifelong love of the outdoors and dedicated time later in his life to growing and expanding his many gardens. His greatest joy was a devotion to his family and he cherished time spent with them.
In addition to his beloved wife Phyllis, he is survived by his loving children, a son Jeffrey Pinckney (Aimee) and a daughter Janice Holmes (Peter), as well as his much loved six grandchildren, Tyler Holmes, Madeline Holmes, Ryan Holmes, Abby Pinckney, Keegan Pinckney and Delaney Pinckney. Additionally, he is survived by his siblings including Robert Pinckney (Minnie) of Orange, John Pinckney (Theresa) of Florida, Pamela Brushi (William) of Maine, Nancy Barchi (Richard) of Bethel, Peter Pinckney (Terri) of Danbury, Kelly Pinckney of Newtown and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held later in August at Mary Taylor United Methodist Church in Milford.
Powell, Kristen
Kristen Kay Cozza Powell was beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing her and was in an elite class of her own volition. “Kristy” as her family called her was born to be a nurse. She was protective of her two younger siblings and enjoyed taking care of them. Kristy prided herself as being the “mother to all” and devoted her life to making others’ lives better. As her parents aged, she spent countless hours tending to their needs even when her own health began to fail and her loyalty to those she loved will forever be unmatched. Since her “Daddy” was the head football coach of Yale, it goes without saying how she was Yale’s biggest fan until her final hour.
With 12 years on the Orange BOE and PTA President at Race Brook School, Kristy loved being around children. She went to Yale School of Nursing and was a proud member of the newborn special care unit who specialized in the “failure to thrive” infants who needed a little extra love and attention. Her selflessness would carry into her marriage to her husband David Powell. Their engagement in the nursery with her holding two boys would foreshadow her own life as a mother to be. Being a Navy wife was not without its challenges, but the adventures around the world with her “Dave” made it special nonetheless.
As her children began to grow, she opened her home to everyone and would have countless dinner parties and sleepovers for all of her sons’ friends. Anyone who walked in the door was offered her famous “magic bars,” which was her signature treat along with her infectious smile. Holiday decorating and tailgates were among her favorite times and she would often look back on those “hectic” times with such fondness. During her free time, she loved to swim and never missed an episode of the Golden Girls and Everybody Loves Raymond, for laughter she felt was the cure to all ailments.
Being a mother to Michael (Mikey) and Mark (Markie) or “M and M” as she called her 15 month apart bookends was by far her greatest joy and devotion. RBS, Amity, NDWH, SRU and Lafayette College would not have been the same without her loving image and presence. It has been said that everyone has the best: mother, sister, daughter, niece, cousin and friend; however, Kristen Cozza Powell was and will continue to be unmatched for her love was truly in a league of their own.
Along with her husband, Kristen leaves behind her sons, Michael Powell (Patrick Bell) and Mark (Stephanie) Powell; one grandchild on the way; siblings, Kathy (Anthony) Cozza Tutino and Karen (John) Cozza Pollard; nephews, Eric Pollard and Christopher Pollard; niece, Elizabeth Tutino; and many extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents-in-law, Raynor and Joan Powell.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 71 River St., Milford. Interment will follow at Orange Center Cemetery, Orange Center Road, Orange. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Raflowitz, Julius
Funeral Services will be held at Cong. Sinia Cemetery, Farwell St. West Haven on SUNDAY morning July 11, at 11:30 o’clock. The Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven is in care of Arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be sent to;American Cancer Society. To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit; www.shurefuneralhome.com.
Salamon, Thomas Ward
Thomas Ward Salamon 68, of Orange, beloved son of the late Walter A. Salamon and Ruth Ward Salamon, passed away peacefully at his home on July 28, 2021. He is survived by his siblings, Walter A. Salamon Jr. and his wife Nancy of Raynham, MA and Eileen S. Leahy and her husband William of Killingworth, CT. He is also survived by his close friend Selena Linden and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Thomas was a graduate of Amity Regional High School and studied at Southern CT State University. He was the owner and proprietor of Jake’s on Daniel St. in Milford.
There will be no calling hours, but family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Seitz-Lofthouse-Olmstead, D. Joanne
D. Joanne Seitz-Lofthouse-Olmstead, 86, of Milford, passed away on July 14, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, of vascular complications.
Joanne was born in her grandparent’s home, on January 17, 1935, in Turtle Creek, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve (McLean) Seitz.
Joanne’s family move from Turtle Creek, PA to Milford, CT in 1947, when she was just 12 years old.
She attended Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School and then graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1952. A proud member of her sorority – Sigma Alpha Pi, she always talked about the school’s sorority and fraternity parties. She saved just about every sporting event ticket and all her dance cards. One of her fondest memories at Milford High, was being crowned queen of the 1951 Junior prom at 16 years old. In 2017, a mere 66 years later, her granddaughter Quinn Lofthouse was also crowned queen of her junior prom, which Joanne was very proud of.
Her first job was selling candy at the former Capitol Theater movie concession. This fueled her love for old movies, which has transcended to her children. Gone With the Wind, and Withering Heights, these were just 2 of her all-time-favorites.
On September 8, 1956 Joanne Married Stanly Leonard Lofthouse, a native of Devon. Together they had two children, their daughter Leslie Ann Lofthouse was born January 20, 1959 and their son Mark Stanley Lofthouse arrived on May 25, 1961. She was widowed in 1979.
In the early 70’s she was the switchboard operator for Milford Hospital, sales gal at Pace Setter East dress shop on Daniel St., and then she worked for over 20 years and retired from the City of Milford, as an administrator in the Building Inspection Dept. This is where she met her 2nd husband, David Olmstead, they were married for 21 years, after Dave’s passing in 2001.
In 2006 she met Wayne Lorincz and they were together until her passing.
Joanne was a Brownie leader, a Cub Scout den mother, PTA Chairperson at Fort Trumbull Elementary School, and an active member of the Milford Elks Lodge especially during her husband Dave’s tenure as Exalted Ruler.
When Dave became ill, she took up decorative painting of bird houses, her “therapy”. Having always been artistic, she had a of collection her “own” fashion sketches, paintings, embroidery, homemade birthday cakes were always elaborate, and even snow sculping “was a thing” when she was in her early 30’s. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, making Xmas cookies, dancing (when she could), going to the casino, traveling (Myrtle Beach, SC & Ogunquit, ME) especially. She enjoyed talking to people of all walks of life.
Quotes:
“I have seen of the world a lot of beauty and good people”.
“I will always be glad that I was born surrounded by loving family members and I had loving, and caring husbands and children.”
“My best years have been that I have enjoyed my life – no regrets and I feel that I have been Blessed”.
“I’m glad I didn’t know”.
Joanne is survived by her loving companion, Wayne Lorincz; her 2 children, Leslie Lofthouse and Mark Lofthouse; 3 grandchildren, Montana, Christian, and Quinn Lofthouse; her brother, Richard (Barbara) Seitz; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Tammy Pendergast, and Pamela Rask, of whom she was especially close. Joanne was predeceased by her first husband, Stanley Lofthouse, and her second husband, P. David Olmstead.
Friends and family may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 BROAD ST., MILFORD, CT. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 9:30 am at First United Church of Christ, 34 West Main St., Milford, CT 06460 (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT 06460.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joanne’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org).
Tavares, Albert
Tempesta, Liliana Carnale
Torello, Thomas
A lifelong resident of CT, Tom was born on June 24, 1941, grew up in West Haven and raised his family in Orange. Tom graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven and then Lehigh University. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of New Haven. Tom owned Southern Connecticut Warehouse in West Haven for 31 years. He also assumed ownership of his family business, Torello Auto Parts in West Haven which was started by his grandfather, Frank Torello.
Tom cherished his time with family and friends especially when skiing, running and enjoying their beach house in Milford. Tom was a proud finisher of the New York City Marathon and for many years trained hard for the New Haven 20 miler. Always willing to lend a hand, Tom could repair almost anything. Tom was most proud of his efforts to rebuild and restore the beach house with his beloved nephew, John Bennett. He especially enjoyed restoring and driving vintage British sports cars and was active in the Porche Club. An avid reader, he loved WWII history and building period model airplanes. Tom loved telling stories to his family and many loyal friends.
A faithful parishioner at Holy Infant Church in Orange and St. Mary’s in Milford, Tom celebrated his Italian and Irish heritage. His service to his community included being an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the Rotary, which awarded him the Paul Harris Fellowship. He also was president of the Paugusett Pool and Tennis Club.
Tom is survived by his loving daughter Kathryn (Andy) Torello-Korpi of Utah, granddaughter Grace Marie Korpi, grandson Theodore Ray Torello (Colorado) and Teddy’s mother Erin Will Torello. He is also survived by his sister Anne (Alan) Bennett (Connecticut) as well as 6 sisters-in-law, 5 brothers-in-law, 12 nieces and nephews, and their families, who all loved spending time with Tom. Tom was predeceased by his son, Michael Francis Torello.
Family and friends my pay their respects on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Rd., Orange, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will follow. Due to COVID restrictions only vaccinated people should attend the indoor events.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Community Soup Kitchen in New Haven at https://www.csknewhaven.org/donate. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Wachter, Herbert E.
Besides his wife he leaves his sons, Ronald (Ann), Garry (Janis), Terry (Sharlene), and Michael (Helen) Wachter; Also survived by thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and his brother Robert Wachter. He was predeceased by his brothers, Lawrence, Frank, William, and John.
Funeral Services will be held in St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Rd., Orange Thursday at 12 Noon. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the church from 11:00 – 12:00. Interment will follow in Orange Center Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. The Celentano Funeral Home is caring for his family. To leave a condolence, please visit www.celentanofuneralhome.com.
Walsh, Madeline G.
Weber, Joseph Aloysius
Joe was a proud patriot and US Air Force Veteran. Following his time in the Service, he worked for many years as a schoolteacher in the New Haven area. Over the decades, many of his former students reached out to tell him he had an impact on their lives. Joe had a long involvement in community service through dedicated volunteerism. He was especially committed to any and all causes in support of US Veterans. One of his last projects was the public recognition of the three West Haven soldiers who died in the sinking of the HMT Rohna in WWII. Joe was a Grand Marshall in the West Haven Memorial Day parade. He was the recipient of a Lifetime Community Service Award from the City of West Haven. Joe had a long affiliation with and worked tirelessly in the preservation of the Ward-Heitman House Museum, the oldest surviving structure in West Haven. He helped plan and organize public outreach events and upkeep of the historic property, including annual Flag Day celebrations and the construction of a working blacksmith shop. He was a devoted parishioner of Saint Lawrence Church. He cherished family, friends, and conversation.
The hours for visitation will be held on Monday from 4-7pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence Church at 10am. Interment with military honors will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to St. Lawrence Church and the West Haven Veterans Museum. To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.westhavenfuneral.com.
Witteman, William John
William John Witteman “Bill”, 78, of Derby, beloved husband of Carol (Lisak) Witteman, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 27, 2021. Born on September 21, 1942 in New Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Cappella) Witteman.
Bill proudly served with the United States Navy from 1961-1965 as a Communications Technician, with top-secret clearance, in Taiwan and Hawaii. He was an avid Yankees fan and enjoyed playing golf and cards with the guys.
In addition to his wife, Carol, Bill is survived by his children, Susan (Jason) Baillargeon, and Stephen (Jenniferlee) Witteman; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Lynch and Avery Baillargeon, and Stephen, Jr. and Matthew Witteman; his brother, Charles B. Witteman; and his niece and nephew, Lesley Zinsky and John Witteman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org.
Yarri, Inge
Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. A service and words of remembrance will be shared starting at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Milford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Milford Animal Shelter in Inge’s memory. To share a memory please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.