Almeida, Jane Marie Benoit Almeida
Jane grew up on a farm in Vermont which inspired her hobbies of fishing, gardening and arts and crafts, especially oil painting. She spent many of her later years doing volunteer work with Sal at Milford Hospital and the Milford Senior Center. She was a devoted Catholic and member of Christ the Redeemer Church in Milford, CT.
In addition to her husband of 40 years, Sal, she is survived by her loving children, Michael Benoit and wife Karen and Douglas Benoit and wife Guadalupe; her grandchildren Michael and wife Rebecca, Kara DeSousa and husband Tony, Kimberly Benoit and Alejandra Soliz; her great-grandchildren Emma and Paisley Benoit; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Gerard Benoit, and her five sisters and three brothers. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Milford Hospital for showing compassion and taking great care of Jane.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Church, 325 Oronoque Rd., Milford, CT 06461. Interment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Ave., Milford. Friends and family may call that morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Bradley, Charles J.
Charles J. “CJ” Bradley 34, of Orange passed away on February 5, 2019 at his home. CJ was born in New Haven on June 14, 1984 beloved son of Curt and Cathy Bartnicki Bradley III of Orange. Loving brother of Franklin C. “Scooby” (Trisha) Bradley IV of Orange. Uncle of Logan Curtis Bradley. Boy friend of Paige Anderson of Orange. CJ is also survived by his dogs Benz, Chubz and Kaubota. Former husband of Shalen Bradley of Woodbridge. At the time of his death CJ was the CEO of Prindle Hill Construction and a real estate agent for Colonial Properties.
Relatives and friends are invited to go DIRECTLY to Our Lady of the Assumption Church located on Center Rd. in Woodbridge on MONDAY morning to celebrate A Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00. Interment will be private. Friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME 830 Jones Hill Rd. West Haven on SUNDAY from 4pm to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA P.O. Box 96929 Washington, DC. 20090-6929. Sign CJ’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.
Ellison-Manalis, Paulette R.
Foster, Sarah Alexis
Sarah Alexis Foster left a mark on the world in many significant ways, though just 27 years old. Tragically, this beautiful soul was abruptly taken from all those who knew and loved her on February 15th.
Sarah’s kind spirit and zest for life attracted people to her. She had a magnetic personality, and a smile that would light up any room. A teacher, Sarah loved her work, and was passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students. For the last four years, Sarah taught 6th grade social studies at Louis M. Klein Middle School, Harrison Central School District, Harrison NY, where she also coached girls volleyball.
Sarah was born November 17, 1991 in New Haven, CT to Laurie Stone and Stuart M. Foster. She attended Beecher Road School in Woodbridge, CT through 6th grade, and attended Hamden Hall Country Day School, from which she graduated high school in 2010. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Union College in Schenectady, NY graduating in 2014. Thereafter, she attended Union Graduate College where she earned a Master’s degree. Sarah loved the beach, international travel, history and the excitement of New York City life. She was full of laughter.
She leaves behind her father, Stuart M. Foster, mother, Laurie Stone and stepfather, Jim Gregory, sister and best friend Leah Foster. She also leaves her grandfather, A. Harris “Boey” Stone, his fiancée Leslie Cahill, grandmother Eileen Cowell and her husband Bud Cowell of Hilton Head, SC, her beloved aunt Tanya Lee Stone, cousins, Liza Stone and Jake Stone of S. Burlington, VT. Uncles and aunts, Arnie and Norene Foster, Chris and Stefanie Freeman, cousins Rachel Foster and Jake Grabell, Aly and Chris Plourde, Kyle and Emily, Kris, Samantha and Alana DuFresne. Her grandparents, Audrey and Robert Foster, predeceased her.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 18th, at 12 Noon at Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, Orange, CT. The family will sit Shiva Monday evening, February 18th and Tuesday evening, February 19th, at Congregation Or Shalom, both evenings from 6:30-8:30 with a brief service at 7:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a new foundation to be endowed in her name, the “Sarah Alexis Foster Foundation.” Mail donations to: “Sarah Alexis Foster Foundation, 362 Country Lane, Orange, CT 06477.
Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven is in care of arrangements. To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.shurefuneralhome.com.
Gombrewicz, Amelia J.
Amelia served for many years as a private-duty nurse in the Connecticut/New York region. She was a passionate member of Precious Blood Parish (Saint Mary) and enjoyed attending weekly services with her family. As an active member of the Milford Senior Center, she attended ceramic classes where she made many family heirlooms. Millie was also a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed many outings with her lady friends.
Amelia is survived by her daughter, Marlene Hessberger; grandchildren, Lauri (Javier) Ramos, Charles J. Gombrewicz, Dawn Cole (Robert), Michael Hessberger (Courtney), Bryce Gombrewicz, Robert J. Hessberger, and Erin Frank; great-grandchildren, Javier, Alora, Cody, Victor, Brandon, Jiline, Ryan, Zachary, Charlie and LilyAnn; great-great-granddaughter, Amelia; sister, Alice Fox; and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Charles P. Gombrewicz; son-in-law, Robert L. Hessberger, as well as several brothers and sisters.
All services will be private. The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT 06460. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Lee, Chune
Chune Jea Lee, age 87 of Orange, beloved wife of the late Kyung Chan Lee, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 9, 2019 at the St. Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Health. Born on October 8, 1931 in Dae Jeon, Chungnam, South Korea, she was the daughter of the late Byong Hak and Jong Keum (Lee) Yoo. Mrs. Lee immigrated with her husband and family to the U.S. in 1977 and settled in Greensboro, NC where they resided for 10 years. While in Greensboro, she worked as a specialty tempura chef for the prominent and well known Kabuto Japanese Restaurant. Mrs. Lee moved to Connecticut nearly 30 years ago and resided in the towns of Ansonia and Orange. In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and always practiced her flare for cooking, being especially known for her Asian dishes. She was dedicated member of Soka Gakkai International Buddhist Temple (SGI-USA) of Orange, where she was devout in the teachings of Buddha. She will be long remembered for her limitless courage, wisdom, and compassion; values she lived by and instilled in her sons and grandsons. Mrs. Lee is survived by her devoted sons, Young Won (Chyeon) Lee of Orange, Soong Won (Kyung) Lee of NC and Myung Won (Yun) Lee of Orange; cherished grandchildren, James Lee of Philadelphia, PA, Brian Lee of NC and Edward Lee of Boston, MA; a sister Hwa Jae Yoo, of South Korea; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 50 years, she was predeceased by a brother, Jae Kyung Yoo. Funeral services will take place on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. Interment will directly follow in Orange Center Cemetery, Orange. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the SGI CT REGION, 518 Boston Post Rd. Orange, CT 06477. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.
Leheny, Edward Joseph
Edward Joseph Leheny, age 90 of Milford, CT, passed away February 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born in Danbury, CT on December 20, 1928, son of the late Edward and Marcella Leheny. He is survived by his wife Marie K. Leheny; his daughters Patricia Leheny, Cynthia O’Rourke, and son-in-law John O’Rourke; his grandchildren Sarah, Nicole, Erin, Meghan, Mallory, Linnea, Sean, Alexander, Timothy, and Matthew; his great-grandchildren Thom and Everett; his siblings Alice Smart, James Leheny, and Eleanor Kirk; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his children Timothy and Kathleen Leheny. A memorial mass will be held at 1 p.m. E.T. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Saint Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish), 70 Gulf Street, Milford, CT 06460. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations be made in his memory to The Connecticut Hospice (https://www.hospice.com/donate), 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.
Lumley, Deborah (Torreso)
Deborah Torreso Lumley, age 70 of Orange, passed away in her home on February 12, 2019 from complications of Scleroderma.
Debbie was surrounded by her family; her entire world, her husband, of 41 years, Raymond (Pete) Lumley. Her older and only brother, Dennis Torreso; niece, Kristine Torreso, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Torreso; cousin Judith Toohey and Kyle Toohey; Godson Brendan Toohey; and stepson, Peter Lumley.
Debbie was born in Bridgeport, CT and was the daughter of Michael and Louise Torreso, predeceased by her aunts: Rose Fritz, Ida Verelli, Doris Blundo, Maria Riccio, and Teresa Santini.
Debbie was a lifelong crafter and artist, a baker of her famous Italian cookies during the holidays, and a supportive volunteer of her church. If she was not in the kitchen cooking, you could find her in the garden tending to her hydrangeas or by the pool soaking up the sunshine. Debbie was employed by Sals Express and Tetley Tea.
Friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd., Trumbull and at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 212 Elizabeth St., Derby, CT. Interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.mullinsfh.com.
Moccia, Patrizia
Pape, Galen William
Patrick, Barbara
Barbara leaves behind her children, Larry (Nancy) Patrick, Doug (Liz) Patrick, David (Teresa) Patrick and Colleen (Dave) Ostrom; and grandchildren, Madeline, Peter and Caitlin Patrick, Jessica Patrick, David and Stella Patrick and Keira Ostrom. She was predeceased by her brothers, Paul, Ed, Larry and Ken Howe and her sister Frances Hughes. She was also predeceased by her loving cat, Midget.
Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, February 18, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Pinto , Anthony “Tony,” Jr.
Tony graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1961 and later attended Bryant College in Rhode Island. He was married to Carol Glowacki Pinto is 1964 in Orange, Connecticut, and together they raised four daughters.
Tony was a real estate broker and commercial developer in Connecticut. He worked for the Fusco Corporation in his early years and continued his success in commercial real estate until his retirement.
He was also an accomplished professional pool player, who went on to win several tournaments as a member of the Renegades, including wins in Las Vegas.
Anthony could fill a room when he entered with his contagious sense of humor and smile. He was known for his legendary Fourth of July fireworks, passed onto him by his late grandfather Frank Amato, his love for the New York Giants and his generous heart.
In his later years, Tony enjoyed the company of his partner and companion of 9 years, Ann Marie Mercurio of Clinton, Connecticut, who passed in 2016. Together they shared their love with family from holiday parties to impromptu gatherings on “the seawall” at their home in Clinton, Connecticut. To see them laughing and dancing the night away together, would inspire love and happiness to all that knew them.
Tony is survived by his sister, Francis Festa (Robert Festa) and their two sons Robert and David. His four daughters, Maria Pinto (Jodie Bechard), Audra Pinto (Brian Mahoney), Nicole Pinto (Toby Barnes) and Erica Pinto (Adam Parker).
He is also survived by his grandsons Rowan and Keane Mahoney, his former wife Carol Pinto, girlfriend Cynthia Anderson of West Palm Beach, Florida, and many family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting you make a donation on his behalf to a charity of your choice and to pass on Random Acts of Kindness to others.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at St. Michael Church 29 Wooster Pl., New Haven, CT at 11 a.m.
Rakoczy, Frank
Sweedler, Richard P. Sr.
Richard P. Sweedler, Sr., 72, of Milford, beloved husband of Patricia (Gay) Sweedler, passed away on February 5, 2019. Born on September 17, 1946 in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Nathan and Joan (Verilli) Sweedler.
Rich was an avid sports fan, he loved rooting for the Yankees and the Vikings.
In addition to his wife, Pat, Rich is survived by his children, Richard (Tara Lindberg) Sweedler, Jr., Tammy (Anthony) Guinto, Carrie Sweedler, Alysa Sweedler and Alejandra Sweedler; and his grandchildren, Madelyn, Zackery, Jared and Devin Sweedler.
Friends and family may call on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
Trueman, Catharine C.
Walsh, Michael
Michael Walsh, age 73 of Milford, passed away February 9, 2019. Michael was born in Dorchester, MA, August 17, 1945, son of the late Richard A. and Mary Kane Walsh. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War and later worked as a taxi driver for Milford Cab. He is survived by his daughter Rachael Gaites and her husband of Milford. He was predeceased by his brother and sister. All services will be private.
White-Reilly, Rachel T.
Rachel T. White-Reilly, age 60 of Milford, died Feb. 5, 2019. Visitation will be held Feb. 10th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Feb. 11th at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Church, Milford. Interment will follow at King’s Highway Cemetery. For obituary, leave condolences, or for directions, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.