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Geneva Keller Ehly
Entered into rest eternal June 1, 2007, Geneva K. Ehly, 83, of 80 Lakeview Ave., Hamden. Widow of Alfred James Ehly; mother of Mrs. Elizabeth (husband, Henry) Gilmore of Hamden and the late Kathleen Sklarcik and Robert and James Ehly; grandmother of Sean M. Ehly of Kentucky and the late John R. Sklarcik; great grandmother of Ashlynn Sklarcik of Columbia, S.C.; sister of E. Richard Keller of Cape May, N.J., and the late David P. Keller.

Geneva was born in Harrisburg, Pa., on May 28, 1924, a daughter of the late Ephraim and Geneva Peckworth Keller. Geneva was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a former manager of Biltmore Cleaners in New Haven. Funeral Services and burial will be private, as Geneva wished. Arrangements are in care of Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.


Emma Buttricks Insley

Entered into rest eternal May 17, 2007, Emma E. Buttricks Insley, 102, formerly of West Helen Street, Hamden. Widow of Harvey Insley; mother of Mrs. Catherine (husband Raymond) Lutz of Riverview, Fla.; and sister of the late Charles Buttricks. Emma is also survived by a granddaughter, three great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Born in New Haven on March 25, 1905, Emma was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Minnie Shailer Buttricks. She was employed for over 30 years at the former Winchester Repeating Arms. Funeral services will be held in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Tuesday at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven.


Violet “Vernie” Huggins

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant ... enter thou into the joy of thy lord." Matthew 25:21. Violet V. Huggins, 70, of Hamden, formerly of Clay Ghaut, Nevis, passed away on May 13, 2007, at home.

She was born in Nevis on March 7, 1937. Violet "Vernie" Huggins, the daughter of the late Alfred Williams and Sadie Claxton of Nevis, was predeceased by her husband, Nelson Leroy Huggins. She leaves to mourn her loss, sons Hanief, Trevor and Nelson Huggins of Hamden; daughters Sandra and Deborah Huggins of Hamden. Violet is also survived by stepchildren Carol Rawlins of Nevis and Orborne Liburd of New Haven; brothers, Orville Claxton of New Haven and Kennedy Williams of New Jersey; sisters Angelita Powell, Valerie Claxton-Morrison of New Haven, Margaret Williams of New Jersey, Peola Williams of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and Sylvia Duggins of St. Kitts; eight grandchildren, Jasen, Jamilah, Shayne, Shanica, Kayleigh, Damien, Danyelle and Nyana; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, May 19, at 10 a.m. (viewing of the body from 9a.m.-10 a.m.) at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 111 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Friends may call the evening of Friday, May 18, at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.  Burial will be in Nevis. Online sympathy messages available at www.howardkhillfuneralhome.com.


Vera M. Fuoco Vaiuso
Entered into rest eternal May 10, 2007, Vera M. Vaiuso, 85, of 25 Hamden Hills Drive (formerly of Third Street), Hamden. Widow of Peter J. Vaiuso Sr.; mother of Joseph C. Vaiuso of Branford, David (Marcia) Vaiuso of Hamden and Peter (Diane) Vaiuso Jr. of Hamden; grandmother of Joseph, Marc, Kristy and Michele Vaiuso; great grandmother of Juliana and Rocco Vaiuso; sister of the late Ida Marcucio, Maria Fuoco, Anthony, Mario (Gary) and James Fuoco.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven. Contributions in her memory may be made to Connecticut Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.


Domenic Gaudio
Entered into rest eternal on April 4, 2007, Domenic Gaudio, 91, of 128 North St., Hamden. Brother of Mary Taddei, Celia Gaudio and Michael Gaudio, all of Hamden, and the late Anthony, Louis and Carmen Gaudio.

Born in Hamden on Feb. 15, 1916, he was a son of the late Frank and Vincenza Ferrucci Gaudio. Domenic is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a retired self-employed shoe salesman, a World War II Army veteran, member of the Disabled American Veterans and a life member of the Wallingford Elks Club B.P.O.E. #1365.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Monday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Burial with full military honors will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.


Robert Marshall Vignola
Robert Marshall Vignola, 51, entered into rest eternal March 29, 2007, in Cali, Colombia. Robert is survived by his wife, Beatriz Ramos Vasquez, an attorney in Colombia, his son, Aaron Vignola, his father, Arthur Vignola, a brother, Keith Vignola and sisters June Passmore and Marge Bardelli.

Robert was a graduate of Hamden High School and attended Western Connecticut State University for two years on a music scholarship. He received an and associate's and bachelor's at the University of New Hampshire and his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Robert was an attorney, real-estate broker, mortgage financial specialist, musician, champion racquetball player and entrepreneur.

Robert has been laid to rest in Cali, Colombia. A memorial mass will be held on April 12 at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Ascension, 1040 Dunbar Hill Road, Hamden. A reception will follow in the church hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aaron Vignola Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4520, Wallingford CT 06492. Arrangements are in care of Hamden Memorial Funeral Home.


Ida V. Parrella
Ida V. Parrella, 92, of Hamden died peacefully in her own home on April 3, 2007. Miss Parrella, daughter of the late Alfonso and Maria Esposito Parrella, was born in New Haven on June 9, 1914. She attended New Haven Normal School and Southern Connecticut State University, where she earned her master's degree in education. She was a lifelong devoted and adored teacher, having been repeatedly named “Outstanding Teacher of the Year,” and receiving numerous and repeated accolades and commendations.

Miss Parrella was also instrumental in guiding new graduates entering the teaching profession. She was a life member of the National Teachers’ Association. Miss Parrella was a lifelong devotee of opera and an unabashed fan of Placido Domingo. She was an inveterate world traveler and after her retirement from the North Haven School District continued to visit countries all over the world and attending opera in New York City.

Miss Parrella is survived by her brother Alfred T. Parrella and his wife, Ellen, of Newtown; her sister-in-law, Lucy Parrella, of Newburyport, Mass.; her nieces Pam Parrella and husband, John Lambert, of North Haven, Patricia Allen of Beverly, Mass., and Licia Britton of Newburyport, Mass.; her nephews David Parrella and his wife, Brenda, of West Hartford, and John Parrella; and several grandnieces and grandnephews and two great grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Drs. Louis A. Parrella and Gioacchino S. Parrella, and one sister, Lina R. Parrella.

Friends may attend services in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.


Ruth Allen Pascarella
Entered into rest eternal March 23, 2007, Ruth Pascarella, 81, of 1700 South Main St., Cheshire. Widow of Henry J. Pascarella; mother of Carol (Charles) Crawford of Hamden, Brenda (Joseph) Finoia of Cheshire, Karen (Tony) Paris of Wisconsin, Anna (Lenny) Russell of Hamden, Henry D. Pascarella of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Rocco (Barbara) Iezzi of Hamden and the late Patricia Iannotti. Sister of Mildred Oravetz of Pearland, Texas, Edward Allen of New York City and the late Peggy Ainsworth and Walter T. Allen. Ruth is also survived by 17 grandchildren.

She was born in New Haven on August 31, 1925, a daughter of the late Walter R. and Anna Bella Smith Allen. Ruth was a former waitress at Colonial Diner in Hamden.

Funeral services and burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450, or to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108. Arrangements in care of Hamden Memorial Funeral Home.

Ethel Emma Martin
Entered into rest eternal March 19, 2007, Ethel E. Martin, 73, of 89 North Lake Drive and formerly of Dixwell Avenue, Hamden. Mother of Paul Wellington Suprono Jr. of Washington, D.C., Debra Alice Bell of Norwich, Ethel Garcia of Hamden, William Martin Suprono of West Haven and the late Dennis Martin. Grandmother of Ashley Emma Bell of Norwich and William Robert Garcia of Hamden. And sister of Erna Frieda Suprono and her husband Jack of Killington and the late Alice Kolle.

Born in New Haven on March 1, 1934, Ethel was a daughter of the late William and Emma A. Twies Martin. Former wife of the late Paul Suprono Sr., Ms. Martin is also survived by several cherished nieces and nephews. She was worked at St. Raphael’s hospital as a switchboard operator before enjoying her retirement as an avid gardener. Ethel had a great love for her friends, her pets and nature.
 
Friends may call at Hamden Memorial Funeral Home, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services and burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 788 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06524.


Elizabeth E. Festa Wronki
Entered into rest eternal March 8, 2007, Elizabeth E. Festa Wronki, 84, of 745 Main St., Hamden. Widow of Ernest P. Wronki; mother of Laurie (Anthony) Salvati of Northford, Paul Conklin of Northford and Gregory Conklin of Wallingford; sister of Agnes Rossetti O’Shea of Windsor, Ronald Rossetti of North Haven and the late Ann Berlepsch, Jenny Baffoli and Albert Festa.

Born in Branford on Aug. 17, 1922, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Phillip and Philomena Thomas Festa. Elizabeth was employed by the Hamden Public School System as a cafeteria manager for 27 years before her retirement in 1990. She was also a member of the Ridge Road Seniors Club and a very active parishioner of the Ascension Church. She was proud to have been the winner of two state of Connecticut bakeoffs.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Ascension Church at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Burial will take place in East Lawn Cemetery, East Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.


Anna M. Bretko Toben
Entered into rest eternal March 10, 2007, Anna M. Bretko Toben, 95, formerly of Colony Street, Hamden. Widow of Leonard W. Toben; mother of Beverly Dial of Hanover, N.H., and Alfred J. (Valerie) Carbone of Hamden; sister of the late Margaret, Andrew, Carl, John and Joseph Bretko. Anna is also survived by four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Born in New Haven on May 23, 1911, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Amalia Straniska Bretko. Anna was a resident of Hamden since 1952 and a former member of both the Beecher Height Community Group and Civic Association Services. Burial will be held privately. Arrangements in care of Hamden Memorial Funeral Home, 1300 Dixwell Ave.


Flora Ida Discepoli Petrillo
Entered into rest eternal March 10, 2007, Flora Ida Discepoli Petrillo, 87, of Noble Street, West Haven, and formerly of Third Street, Hamden, and Rose Street, Branford. Widow of John M. Petrillo; mother of Linda (Norman) Mayor of West Haven and Diane (Ernest) Romano of North Branford; sister of Vera (Joseph) Mihalcik of Hamden, Rena (Al) Ceccarelli of North Haven and Mary (Emanuel) Yacono of West Haven. Flora also leaves six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, Matthew Rice.

Born in Schenectady, N.Y., on May 16, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Bianca Berti Discepoli. She was a member of St. Rita’s Rosary Society and the Marchejian Society.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Monday at 9:30 a.m. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Ann’s Church at 10 a.m. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park.

Doris Giddings Spillane

Entered into rest eternal March 5, 2007, Doris Giddings Spillane, 77, formerly of Lynmoor Place, Hamden. Sister of the late James Curtis Giddings, Doris was born in New Haven on Dec. 30, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Agnes Bell Curtis Giddings. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of adoring friends.

Doris was a secretary for Blue Cross & Blue Shield for over 25 years before her retirement, and was a past member of the Daughters of Isabella, an active member of St. Stephen’s Church Altar Society and a volunteer at Sacred Heart Clelian Adult Day Center.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Friday at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Stephen’s Church at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clelian Adult Day Care Center, 261 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514.

Angela Gagliardi
Entered into rest eternal Feb. 3, 2007, Angela Gagliardi, 95, of 240 Benham St., Hamden. Angela was born on Oct. 2, 1911, to Carmine and Maria Theresa Vellaccio Iannone in New Haven. She was married to Harry A. Gagliardi Sr. for 56 years until his death in 1995. She was predeceased by a younger brother, Angelo Iannone. Angela is survived by two children, Mrs. Marie (Dr. Allan) Egbert of Hebron and Harry A. Gagliardi Jr. of Hamden; and two grandchildren of whom she was very proud, Allan L. Egbert Jr. and Allison H. Egbert, both of Massachusetts.

Angela loved her family and life. She was the original “soccer mom” who chauffeured her children to school and activities before they were able to drive. She was very skilled with hand sewing and eventually opened her own successful business in Hamden, Angie and Co., which made men’s neckties. She and her husband were exceptionally devoted to each other. They enjoyed several trips and cruises together.

She will be remembered for the fullness of her life and the depth of her love for her husband, children and grandchildren.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. followed by a mass at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in All Saint’s Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Clelian Adult Day Center, 261 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514.

Santa Yaccabucci DeFabio

Entered into rest eternal Jan. 30, 2007, Santa DeFabio, 88, of 34 Parmalee Drive, Hamden. Formerly of West Haven, Bridgeport, Trumbull and Sunrise, Fla. Santa was the widow of Albert DeFabio Sr.; beloved mother of Albert DeFabio Jr. with whom she resided with for 62 years, Mrs. Grace (Vito) Cagganello of Monroe and the late Regina Stockbarger; sister of Marie Pietrafesa and Charles Yaccabucci both of Port Chester, N.Y., and the late Lawrence Wells. Santa is also survived by seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Born in Port Chester, N.Y., on Feb. 8, 1918, Santa was a daughter of the late Nicola and Grazia Gasparini Yaccabucci. She was a retired cashier for Town Hall Pharmacy in Trumbull; prior to that she co-owned small stores with her late husband.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave. Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Stratford.

Lillian M. Kolesnik Buciak
Entered into rest eternal Jan. 14, 2007, Lillian M. Kolesnik Buciak, 80, of 28 Field Stone Court, North Haven and formerly of Winnett Street, Hamden. Widow of John T. Buciak; mother of John W. (Christine) Buciak of East Hampton and Mark S. (Jill) Buciak of Avon; grandmother of Cara Catherine, Ashley Lillian and Jonathan Joseph Buciak; sister of Catherine Kolesnik of North Haven.

Born in New Haven on Sept. 16, 1926, Lillian was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Semaniak Kolesnik. She was employed by the city of New Haven Public Library before her retirement. She was a graduate of Commercial High School and later attended Stone Business Academy. She was a member and former past president of the Immaculate Conception Society and a member of the Pyrohy Workers Club of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Ukrainian Mr. and Mrs. Club, League of Ukrainian Catholics and Notre Dame Mothers Club of West Haven as well as participated at the Clelian Adult Center.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Thursday at 9:15 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. with Panachyna Services at 7 p.m. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Renovation Fund, 569 George St., New Haven, CT 06511, or Hospice and Palliative Care, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457.

John “Jack” F. Carroll
Entered into rest eternal Jan. 13, 2007, John “Jack” F. Carroll, 85, of 95 Twin Brook Road, Hamden. Husband of Marcella K. Lang Carroll; father of Elizabeth Tyrell of Northford, Mrs. Gail (Peter) Novicelli of Meriden, Stephen (Joan) Carroll of Cheshire, Peter (Janice) Carroll of Hamden, John (Colleen) Carroll of Brookfield and Robert (Maureen) Carroll of Hamden. Jack is also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great granddaughters.

Born in Taunton, Mass., on Oct. 13, 1921, he was the son of the late John and Florence Shaw Carroll. Jack was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a member of the 2nd Air Division Association. He was employed for 41 years by the New York, New Haven, Hartford Railroad, retiring in 1981.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. with a mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial with military honors will take place Wednesday in All Saint’s Cemetery, North Haven, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492, or to the Salvation Army, 450 George St., New Haven, CT 06511.

Audrey C. Doherty Burke
Entered into rest eternal Jan. 5, 2007, Audrey C. Doherty Burke, 80, of 37 Centerbrook Road, Hamden. Widow of Thomas V. Burke Sr.; mother of Mary Anne (James) Maghery of Wallingford, Eileen (Paul Bordeleau) Hart of North Fort Myers, Fla., and the late Thomas V. Burke Jr.; grandmother of Erin Maghery of Wallingford; sister of Lucille McSherry, Rita Sullivan and Patricia MacGregor, all of Hamden, Gerald P. Doherty of Wallingford and the late James E. Doherty.

Audrey was born in New Haven on March 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Francis J. and Muriel K. Murphy Doherty. Audrey was a secretary for General Electric of Meriden for 10 years before her retirement. She was also a member of the Irish American Club. Audrey’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Michael Bergman for his kindness, compassion and extra special care he provided Audrey.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Monday at 10:15 a.m. Mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Road, Suite 105, Middletown, CT 06457.

David J. Riccitelli
Entered into rest eternal Dec. 31, 2006, David Joseph Riccitelli, 42, of 3 Joseph Lane, Hamden. Loving husband of Tamara L. Kubala Riccitelli; devoted father of Amanda B. Riccitelli and Robert S. Riccitelli; son of Ellen (Peter) Dinan DeLeonardo of Higganum and Carmen J. (Patricia) Riccitelli, retired Hamden deputy police chief; brother of Renee (Paul) Coleman of Hamden, Amy (Sean) Laydon and Mindi (Thomas) Wydra, all of North Haven. David also leaves many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

David was born in New Haven on March 4, 1964. He was retired from SNET as an administrative supervisor and was employed for the last three years at the New Haven Anesthesia Associates.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Rita. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Burial will take place in Centerville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amanda and Robert Riccitelli Education Trust Fund, through the funeral director.

Emma M. Palmieri Caggiano

Entered into rest eternal Dec. 26, 2006, Emma M. Palmieri Caggiano, 89, formerly of Furman Road, Hamden. Sister of Rita Palmieri and Frank Palmieri, both of Hamden, Joseph Palmieri of San Francisco, Calif., and the late Bertha Iovine, Teresa L. Cassari, Flora L. Palmieri, William Palmieri and Dr. Anthony Palmieri. Emma was a daughter of the late Luigi and Leonilda Dauci Palmieri. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Emma was a retired cafeteria employee at Southern Connecticut State University.

Services were held in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Dec. 28. Entombment took place in Beaverdale Memorial Park Mausoleum, New Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice Inc.,100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

Donna M. Gillespie Kafka
Entered into rest eternal Dec. 29, 2006, Donna M. Gillespsie Kafka, 64, of 227 Corbin Road, Hamden. Wife of Frank J. Kafka; mother of Tracey Kafka of Hamden; and sister of Helen Hayes of Cheshire. Born in Derby on Sept. 12, 1942, Donna was a daughter of the late Franklin and Helen Caulfield Gillespie.

Donna was one of the first hair stylists for men, a former phlebotomist for the Hospital of St. Raphael and a retired medical assistant for Internal Medicine of East Haven. She was a member of the Hamden Arts Association, an avid gardener, loved to sew and enjoyed traveling to many beach locations in South Carolina and Block Island.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in The Church of St. Rita. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Attn: Memorial Dept., 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Erminio J. Addario
Entered into rest eternal Dec. 2, 2006, Erminio Joseph Addario, 91, of 74 Ursini Drive, Hamden. Husband of Antoinette Pallotti Addario; father of Ernest (Dorothy) Addario of Milford and Phillip (Bruce Chapman) Addario of Westport; brother of Mary Pasqualoni of Cheshire, Gloria Russell of Hamden and the late Angelina Tacinelli, Lucian Addario Sr., Sam Addario and Frank Addario. Erminio also leaves nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Born in New Haven on Aug. 15, 1915, he was a son of the late Camillo and Elisa Addona Addario. Erminio was a self-employed mechanic for many years and a co-owner and operator of the former Globe Metal Refinishing Co. in Hamden.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Monday at 9:30 a.m. with a mass at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Whitney Manor Convalescent Center Residence Memorial Fund, 2798 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.


Adolph John Giampapa
Entered into rest eternal Dec. 2, 2006, Adolph John Giampapa, 84, of 23 Notkins St., Hamden. Widower of Rosemarie Onofrio Giampapa; father of Connie (Albert) Giampapa-Pini, Chris (Frank) Giampapa-Cirillo and Debora (John) Giampapa-Riccio, all of Hamden; grandfather of Michelle and Brooke Pini; brother of Frances Fortuna and Anthony Giampapa, both of Hamden, Rose Downey of California and Joseph Giampapa of Little River, S.C. Adolph also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Born in New Haven on Jan. 8, 1922, he was a son of the late Phillip and Carmela Manganella Giampapa. Adolph was a deliveryman for Marcus Dairy and a former co-owner of Randy’s Family Bakery. He was a member of the Teamster’s Union, Local 443.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. with a mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Friends may call the funeral home Tuesday from 5 pm. to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in Centerville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 2139 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Gabriel James Ingenito
Entered into rest eternal Nov. 23, 2006, Gabriel James Ingenito, 88, of 63 Village Circle, Hamden. Husband of Ena Hyman Ingenito and brother of Eleanor Popolizio of New Haven, Gabriel is survived by a niece Barbara (Robert) Marchetto of North Branford and a devoted nephew John (Carol) Popolizio of Hamden and also great nieces, Melissa Popolizio and Jacquelin Marchetto and great nephew, Paul Popolizio.

Gabriel was the perfect “man” -- both gentle and kind -- and his family would like to thank the Hamden Health Care Center for all the kindness and loving care extended to them during this time. Gabriel was a World War II Army veteran and a retired salesman for Elm City Auto Electric and Mac Miller Clothing Store.

Graveside services with military honors will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. in Beaverdale Memorial Park, section L, New Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to Hamden Health Care Center, 1270 Sherman Lane, Hamden, CT 06514. Hamden Memorial Funeral Home at 1300 Dixwell Ave. is in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas Michael Barone
Entered into rest eternal Nov. 3, 2006, Thomas Michael Barone, 45, of 51 Worth Ave., Hamden. Born in New Haven on Feb. 13, 1961, he was a son of George R. Sr. and Marie H. Stanio Barone, and brother of the late George R. Barone Jr. He is survived by a niece, Ashley Barone of Branford, and very good friends James and Karen Keating of Orange.

Thomas was a volunteer at St. Raphael’s Hospital and was also active in community service with Sacred Heart Academy.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through the funeral director.

Angelo Dell’Aquila
Entered into rest eternal Oct. 28, 2006, Angelo Dell’Aquila, 79, of 835 Mix Ave. (formerly of Bank Street) Hamden. Husband of Theresa L. Marino Dell’Aquila; father of Doreen (Karl) Wagner of Easton, Pa., Lucille Barbieri of North Haven and Lynda (Edward) Montesi of Madison; brother of Mary Navaroli of Manchester, Nicholas Dell’Aquila of Ocala, Fla., Anthony Dell’Aquila of West Springfield, Mass., and the late Pauline Mills; also survived by seven grandchildren.

Born in Enfield, Jan. 20, 1927, he was a son of the late Sebastian and Pauline Gallo Dell’Aquila. Angelo was a truck driver for the former C.W. Blakeslee Company in Branford for 25 years before his retirement. He was also a member of the Local 443 Teamsters and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday morning from 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT. 06405.

Gabriele Tammaro
Entered into rest eternal Oct. 23, 2006, Gabriele Tammaro, 84, of 51 Morgan Lane, Hamden. Husband of Josephine G. DellaRocco Tammaro; father of Mrs. Susan (Timothy) Liston and Mrs. Cynthia (Roger) Parisi; grandfather of Paul Campagna and Michael Parisi; brother of Anthony Tammaro of Florida and Lucian Tammaro of Orange.

Born in Cusano, Italy, on Dec. 8, 1921, he was a son of the late Luciano and Giovanni Petrello Tammaro. Gabe owned and operated Tammaro’s Lawn Service for over 55 years, until his illness. He was a member of the Connecticut Grounds Keeper’s Association and the Knights of Columbus.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Thursday at 9:15 a.m. with a mass at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in Centerville Cemetery.

Lena Alegi

Lena Barra Alegi, 88, of 5 Furman Road, Hamden, passed away in St. Raphael’s Hospital on Oct. 13, 2006. She was the widow of Dino J. Alegi. Mrs. Alegi, daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Mazzaro Barra, was born in New Haven on Aug. 23, 1918. Prior to retirement, she worked for New Haven Elderly Nutrition Program.

She is survived by a son, Thomas A. (Elaine) Alegi of Hamden; two daughters, Noreen (Vincent) DeDomenico and Elizabeth (Daniel) Clifford, both of Hamden; a brother, Raymond (Belinda) Barra, and a sister, Angelina Vitello, both of Hamden; four grandchildren, Vincent DeDomenico Jr., Gregory Clifford, Richard Alegi and Laurie Manganiello; two great grandchildren, Thomas and Christopher Manganiello; and a niece, Elizabeth Brady. She was predeceased by a brother Nicholas Barra and her grandson, Thomas D. Alegi.

Funeral from the Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St. (corner of Dwight), New Haven, Monday morning at 9:15. Mass in Ascension Church, 1040 Dunbar Hill Road, Hamden, at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral Monday morning from 8 to 9:15. Interment in Beaverdale. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. Raphael Foundation, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, Conn. 06511.

John F. Arcucci
Entered into rest eternal Oct. 4, 2006, John Frederick Arcucci, 83, of 569 Rayzoe Terrace, Hamden. Widower of Anna Meizies Arcucci; father of William J. (Khora) Criscuolo of Everett, Wash., Paul S. (Alexa) Criscuolo of West Haven, Louis M. (Jolie) Criscuolo of Hamden, Lenora (James) Hanks of Hamden, Johnna Arcucci of Branford, James (Nina) Arcucci of Hamden and the late Johnny Arcucci. Brother of the late Theresa Arcucci and former husband of Lois Arcucci. John also leaves six grandchildren.

Born in New Haven on Jan. 30, 1923, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Lupoli Arcucci. He was a World War II Army veteran, one-time employee of the former Safety Car Company in Hamden and former owner and operator of College Highway Inn for many years.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Saturday at 8:45 a.m. Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Ascension. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Burial will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park.


Michael “Buddy” M. Milano Sr.
Entered into rest eternal Oct. 3, 2006, Michael “Buddy” M. Milano Sr., 70, of 16 Main St., Essex, formerly of Berkley Court, Hamden. Father of Diana (Grayson) Gregory of Ivoryton, Denise (Michael) Beauton of Hamden, Pamela Milano of Norwich and Michael M. Milano Jr. of Hamden; brother of Mrs. Roseanne (Al) Napolitano of North Haven and former husband of Dee Romanowski-Milano. Buddy also leaves 12 grandchildren.

Born in New Haven on Nov. 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Andrew and Josephine Viauso Milano. Buddy was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He later worked for the New Haven Railroad before he owned and operated Buddy’s Discount Furniture Store in Hamden for many years.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Friday at 9:15 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial with military honors will take place in All Saints Cemetery.


Edna “Billee” Whelan
Entered into rest eternal Sept. 25, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Edna “Billee” Whelan, 86, formerly of Hamden is the widow of Jack Whelan; mother of Laurie Alexander Marini of North Carolina and Jill (husband David) Daugherty of Council Bluffs; grandmother of Robert (wife Amy) Andrews of Alexandria, Va., Billy (wife Lisa) Alexander of North Carolina, Chris Daugherty and Jeff (wife Tammy) Daugherty all of Council Bluffs; great grandmother of Jeffrey Jr. and Jaden Daugherty, also of Council Bluffs. Born in Birkenhead-Cheshire, England, April 5, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William E. Davies and Lexy Davies Bingham. Edna was a 1938 graduate of Hamden High School before serving in the U.S. Army WAAC during World War II.

Among her many accomplishments, she was a past commander of American Legion Post #71 and past president of the auxiliary there. She is also distinguished as being the first woman in Connecticut and third in the country to command a post. She was past commander of Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary from 1977-78 and a life member of the DAV. For many years, she was owner of the State Grove Bar and Grill as well as two beauty parlors, all formerly in New Haven. Edna retired from the state of Connecticut and was very heavily involved in her community and the rights of veterans, and received a letter of recognition from President Ronald Reagan to commend her numerous accomplishments.

Friends may call at Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Methodist services will be held at 6 p.m., along with American Legion Auxiliary Services. Military honors will be held at 8 p.m. Burial will be held privately.

Louise Sgambato Pavlik
Entered into rest eternal Sept. 19, 2006, Louise Sgambato Pavlik, 83, of 34 Grandview Ave., Hamden. Beloved wife of Lawrence J. Pavlik; sister of Catherine Giovine of Cheshire, Alphonse Sgambato of North Haven and the late Gloria Acabbo and Joseph Sgambato. Born in New Haven, Jan. 5, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Capasso Sgambato. Also survived by several nieces and nephews, Louise was a bookkeeper for Eastern Industries, formerly of Hamden, before her retirement.

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass of Christian burial on Monday at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements in care of Hamden Memorial Funeral Home, 1300 Dixwell Ave.

Peter Dino
Entered into rest eternal Sept. 11, 2006, Peter Dino of Hamden. Husband of Lucy Barbetto Dino; father of Mrs. Anita (husband William) Quinn of Hamden and Michael Peter (wife Bonnie) Dino of Wilmington, Calif.; grandfather of Matthew and Megan Dino and Troy and Shane Quinn; and brother of Joseph Dino of Medford, Ore.

Peter was born in New Haven, a son of Alfio and Maria Porrello Dino. He was raised in Italy and returned to the United States at age 21. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Peter started working for Yale University as the president’s chauffeur, and retired from there in 1979 as an electrician. He was also the electrician for New Haven Country Club. He had a love of music, especially opera, and played the mandolin and guitar. He was fluent in several languages and loved to travel. He visited many European countries and in 2004, he and his family attended the dedication of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Beloved by his family, he was especially proud of his grandchildren’s college careers. He will be truly missed.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park in New Haven.

James Michael McKiernan
Entered into rest eternal Aug. 16, 2006, James Michael McKiernan, 77, of 146 West Helen St., Hamden. Widow of Helena Hockeova Charmatz McKiernan. Stepfather of Rudolph Charmatz of Hamden; brother of Mrs. Helen (Patrick) Panulla of Ansonia, Stephen J. (Estelle) McKiernan of Hamden, Frank T. (Donna Guckin) McKiernan and John P. (Elizabeth Mary) McKiernan, all of West Haven, William E. McKiernan of Crawfordville, Fla., and Robert M. (Maria) McKiernan of Pensacola, Fla. James also leaves several nieces and nephews.

James served with the U.S. Army Engineers in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He was a salesman for Bunnell Paints in New Haven for many years before going to work for Lynch Paint Co. in Rhode Island. He was an aficionado of the movies and of Greyhound Dog Racing and loved to listen to country music. James also enjoyed serving as an usher at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Funeral at Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in All Saint’s Cemetery.


William John Rhone
Entered into rest eternal Aug. 9, 2006, William John Rhone, 75, retired New Haven police sergeant, of 5 Cottontail Lane, North Haven. Husband of Barbara Ann Scattarella Rhone; father of William F. (wife Karen) Rhone and David F. (wife Joan) Rhone, all of Hamden; grandfather of Brian, Will, Shannon, Christopher, Danny and Kerry Rhone, all of Hamden; brother of Marion A. and her late husband William Kelly of North Haven, Donald F. Rhone, retired Hamden deputy police chief, and the late John D. Rhone. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in New Haven, Feb. 4, 1931, he was a son of the late John T. and Catherine V. Malone Rhone.

Bill was a sergeant in the NHPD for 24 years before his retirement, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.Funeral at Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Saturday at 9 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Barnabas Church, North Haven. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in All Saint’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.


Eleanor Wagenblatt Gildea

Entered into rest eternal July 2, 2006, Eleanor Wagenblatt Gildea, 87, of Branson, Mo., formerly of Hamden, Conn. Widow of Thomas Gildea; mother of Gary (wife Lois) Groman of Hollister, Mo., and Brian (wife Marty) Gromann of Bozeman, Mont.; sister of Francis Wagenblatt of Easton, Md., and the late Ruth Bosche. Also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Eleanor worked as an accounts payable clerk in the accounting department at Hamden Town Hall from 1976-1982, and also for the former High Standard & Acme Wire. She retired to Branson 10 years ago and was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

Entombment will take place Monday at 1 p.m. in All Saint's Mausoleum, North Haven. Local arrangements in care of Hamden Memorial Funeral Home, 1300 Dixwell Ave.


Rose M. DeLizio

Rose Mary Sargolini DeLizio, 95, formerly of Ursini Drive and Lexington Street in Hamden, died July 14, 2006. She was the wife of the late Joseph DeLizio. Rose was born in Casaletto Spartano, a province of Salerno, on Dec. 18, 1910, the daughter of the late Ildebrando and Elena Mazzaro Sargolini. Rose was a self-employed seamstress.

She is survived by a daughter, Rosemary Schaeffer, and a son-in-law, Paul Schaeffer, both of Hamden; a sister-in-law, Mary Sargolini of Hamden; grandchildren Julianne Schaeffer of Hamden, Rosanne Tejeda of Cheshire and Lori Valdez of Denver, Colo.; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers Joseph (Mary) Sargolini, David Sargolini and Carl (Angelina) Sargolini.

Rose's funeral is Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, and at Blessed Sacrament Church at 10 a.m. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.


William J. Aquila Sr.
Entered into rest eternal July 13, 2006, William James Aquila Sr., 80, of 639 Benham St., Hamden. Husband of Marilynn Scoopo (Sanzone) Aquila; father of William J. Aquila Jr., Thomas (Maurna) Aquila Sr., both of Hamden, Paul (Anne) Aquila of Cheshire and Wilma (Michael) Aquila-Cain of Miami, Fla.; brother of Thomas Aquila of Weston, Geraldine Sims of Florida and the late George Aquila Sr.; grandfather of William, Marc, Stephanie, Mallory, Thomas Jr. and Sarah Aquila and Effie Aquila-Patrick. William also leaves one great grandson.

Born in New Haven on March 22, 1926, he was a son of the late Thomas and Anna Salvati Aquila. William was a World War II Army veteran. He owned and operated Aquila Motors in New Haven, which he opened in 1958. He was a past president of the Woodbridge Rotary Club and a member of the board of directors of the Branford Yacht Club.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Monday at 9:15 a.m., followed by a mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Ascension. Military honors will take place at the church. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice Home Care, 110 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492; the Fr. McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511; or to VNA Services Inc., 1100 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT. 06514.


Aidan J. Kavanagh
Aidan J. Kavanagh, professor emeritus of liturgics at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School, died July 9 at his home in Hamden. He was 77. A Benedictine monk, Kavanagh was among the first faculty hired at the institute soon after its move to Yale from Union Theological Seminary in New York City in 1973. During his tenure at Yale, Kavanagh served as acting director of the institute and in 1989-90 was acting dean at Yale Divinity School, the first Roman Catholic priest to lead the school.

Though a renowned liturgical scholar himself, Kavanagh was not one to leave development of liturgical forms to the academic elite or to church leaders. For Kavanagh, it was the interaction of everyday Christians with the world that gives rise to liturgies that reflect and sustain a public order of life and meaning within the chaos of human existence. His influence was critical in the United States to the appropriation of the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council.

On the occasion of Kavanagh's retirement from the Institute in 1994, Kavanagh's former student Thomas Schattauer, now a professor at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, recalled the imaginary and commonplace "Mrs. Murphy," who stood at the center of the Kavanagh universe. "In the world according to Aidan," Schattauer noted, "she (Mrs. Murphy) possesses more liturgical wisdom than any liturgical scholar or reformer and more liturgical authority than any priest or pope." Kavanagh, said Schattauer, continually taught that "the holy things of the liturgy did not 'drop from Heaven in a Glad Bag.'"

Kavanagh was born in Mexia, Texas, on April 20, 1929, the son of Joseph and Guarrel (Mullins) Suttle. Born Joseph Michael, he later adopted the surname of his foster father, Joseph Kavanagh. He leaves a brother, Robert, a cousin, Kevin Kavanagh, and special caregivers Anita and Theresa. He attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., from 1947-49. He later attended St. Meinrad Seminary, a German Catholic seminary in southern Indiana, from which he earned an A.B. degree in 1957, the year he was ordained to the priesthood. His passion at the time was moral theology -- a passion that often found its way into his teaching of liturgy. However, it was Kavanagh's vow of obedience to a Benedictine superior at St. Meinrad that set him on his life's course, when his abbot chose to send him to the Theologische Fakultaet at Trier, in then West Germany, to study liturgy. He earned an S.T.D. degree there in 1963, graduating with highest honors. Along the way, he had also received an S.T.L. from the University of Ottawa in Canada.

Kavanagh began his academic career teaching liturgy in the school of theology at St. Meinrad's. In 1966, he was named an associate professor of liturgy at the University of Notre Dame. He rose to the rank of professor in 1971. In 1972-73 he was a visiting professor at Yale Divinity School, and in 1974 he left Notre Dame to become acting director at the Institute of Sacred Music.

His seminal work, "On Liturgical Theology," has been viewed as significant for establishing what came to be called his "theology of the congregation," illuminating the experience of people in the pews and the way they worship. In that book, he wrote that liturgy should be "festive, ordered, aesthetic, canonical, eschatological and, above all, normal." His "Elements of Rite: A Handbook of Liturgical Style" continues to be used as a primary study guide for priests and other ministers.

Kavanagh described himself in "On Liturgical Theology" as "a living paradox." He wrote, "The creature of a deeply sacramental tradition who works professionally in the symbolic liturgical expression of that tradition, he tries to affirm and commend the embrace of the world which that tradition and its liturgical expression would convey to others of Christian faith met for worship. Simultaneously, however, his own monastic engagement whispers in his ear that such an embrace must be undertaken not with reluctance but with a certain wariness. He is one in whom the tension between love of God's world and adamant critique of what we have made of it has taken on living form, reinforced by professional commitment to both sides of the tension."

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on July 14 in the church at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, Ind. Preceding the mass, and beginning at 6:30 a.m. in the Archabbey Church, will be a public visitation. Burial in the Archabbey Cemetery will follow the mass, and a lunch for all guests and the community will then be held.

On July 13, at 7 p.m., a procession to the Archabbey Church with the Office of the Dead will take place, followed by a public visitation time in the church until 9 p.m.


Philip P. Coleman
Entered into rest eternal July 8, 2006, Philip P. Coleman, 84, of Hamden. Widower of Rosalyn I. Withington Coleman; father of John E. (Louise) Connors and Linda Connors both of Hamden, Brad P. Connors of Branford and the late Michael J. Coleman; grandfather of Courtney and Kelli Connors of Hamden; brother of Herbert (Barbara) Coleman of San Diego, Calif., and the late Robert Reilly. Philip also leaves several nieces and nephews. Born in New Haven, Jan. 5, 1922, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Mary Doody Coleman.

Philip was a graduate of Commercial Art School in New York City. For many years, he worked as an advertising art director for Young & Rubicam of Madison Avenue. He was a World War II veteran, a Naval corpsman, serving in the Mediterranean Theater, and was an active member of St. John the Baptist Church.

Funeral in Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will take place in Whitneyville Cemetery.


John H. Sr. "Peeps" VanArsdale
Entered into rest eternal July 3, 2006, John Harrison "Peeps" VanArsdale, Sr., 85, of 14 West Slope Lane, Hamden. John is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Alyce M. O'Neil VanArsdale. He leaves three daughters and a son, their spouses and children: Ellen and Conrad Peters of Hampton and their sons Tony and Dan; Pamela and Jack Whelan of Hamden, and their sons Colby, Patrick, Sean and their predeceased son, Ryan Whelan; Nancy and Edward Kuchar of West Granby and their sons E.J. and Jonathan and daughter, Alicia; Jack and Susan VanArsdale of Bethany and their sons Jack and Mike. John also leaves a sister Marguerite Pohlmann of Bronxville, N.Y., and one great granddaughter.

John was born Jan. 14, 1921, in New Haven, the son of the late Harrison W. and Mary Burke VanArsdale. He was employed by SNET for 38 years, retiring as a right of way agent in 1983. He served in the 102nd Infantry and was stationed in Bora Bora during World War II. John was active in many sports in the New Haven/Hamden area, particularly baseball, basketball and golf.

Funeral from Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Friday at 9:15 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Rita. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entombment will take place in All Saint's Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan Whelan Scholarship Fund, Rumsey Hall School, 201 Romford Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794, or to St. Francis Home School Association, 423 Ferry St., New Haven, CT 06513.


Barbara Kissock Sullivan

Entered into rest eternal July 1, 2006, Barbara Janet Kissock Sullivan, 62, of 47 Homestead Ave., Hamden. Wife of John Richard Sullivan; mother of Robert J. (wife Maureen) Sullivan of Hebron, and Scott R. Sullivan of Hamden; grandmother of Gehrig, Riley Clare and Brian Sullivan; and sister of Allen Kissock of North Branford. Born in New Haven March 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Clara Allen Kissock. Barbara was a former member of the Hamden Jr. Woman's Club.

Friends are invited to go directly to the Church of St. Rita on Thursday to attend a Mass at 10 a.m.

Calling hours will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hamden Memorial Funeral Home, 1300 Dixwell Ave. Burial will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park.


Henry J. McCloskey
Entered into rest eternal June 21, 2006, Henry J. McCloskey, 85, of 1450 Whitney Ave. (formerly of Battis Road), Hamden. Husband of Patricia Moroney McCloskey; father of Lind (John) Remmele of Cheshire, Kathleen (Louis) Pressman of Lakeville, Nora (Richard) Nuclo of Hamden, Sheila (John Uljens) McCloskey of Branford, Maurna (Thomas) Aquila of Hamden, Megan McCloskey of Wallingford and the late Deirdre M. McCloskey; grandfather of Emily Pressman, Michael, John and Caitlin Nuclo, Mallory, Thomas and Sarah Aquila; brother of the late Gertrude Gans and William McCloskey. Henry also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Born August 13, 1920, in Greenwich Village, NYC, he was a son of the late Harry McCloskey and Mary Fallon Maxwell. Henry was a graduate of Haldane High School in Cold Spring and attended the University of Illinois. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was formerly employed at Marlin Firearms in Hamden, and Deep-Hole Drill & Danjon of Cheshire.

Funeral at Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with a mass at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30. Burial with military honors will follow in Tabor Lutheran Cemetery in Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DCF Our Kids Fund- New Britain, 1 Grove Street (4th Floor), New Britain, CT 06053. Attn: Arlene Rosa.


John E. Warner
Entered into rest eternal June 8, 2006, John E. Warner, 84, of 1075 Sherman Ave., Hamden. Husband of Joyce Orser Warner; father of Carl A. Warner of Hamden and the late Peter Warner; brother of Howard D. Warner of Avoca, N.Y., and the late Frank H. Warner; also survived by one niece and six nephews. Born in Hamden, Sept. 19, 1921, he was a son of the late Douglas Ford and Catherine Hindinger Warner.

John was the co-owner of D.F. Warner Company Mason Contractors for over 50 years before his retirement. John was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Cheshire Grange #23, charter member and past master of Hamden Grange #99, a past master of New Haven County Pomona Grange, member of the State and National Grange; member of the Mix District Volunteer Fire Co. #7, the Hamden Coin Club, a lifelong member of Hamden Plains Methodist Church, the Hamden Rotary and a member of the board of directors of Hamden Plains Cemetery, as well as the sexton for 20 years and an avid bowler.

Friends may call at Hamden Memorial, 1300 Dixwell Ave., on Sunday from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., with Grange Services at 6 p.m., and are invited to go directly to Hamden Plains United Methodist Church on Monday at 11 a.m. for funeral services. Burial will follow in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamden Plains United Methodist Church - Book of Remembrance, 15 Church St., Hamden, CT 06514.


Jorge Antonio Martínez
On May 29, 2006, Jorge Antonio Martinez was called to the Lord unexpectedly. Jorge Antonio was born on Dec. 13, 1978, in Bayamon, P.R., son of George L. Martínez (Raquel Santiago-Martinez) of Hamden and Emilia Garcia of Hartford. Anthony touched many lives! He accomplished much in a very short time. His smile and joie de vive will not be forgotten. Two sisters Tasha Nicole and Paula Ariel, a brother Michael Louis, stepbrother Alexis Sargisin, two nieces, his maternal grandmother Maria Roman and great-grandfather Eugenio Cuevas and paternal grandmother Ramonita Martinez survive him.

He sadly leaves the love of his life, Nitasha Garcia, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many faithful friends and colleagues. Anthony attended Faith Tabernacle (Manchester) and worked at Elm City Property Management (Hamden).

Family and friends may call on Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Primera Iglesia Bautista, 210 Washington St., Hartford. Viewing is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following. Funeral will be Friday, June 2, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford. For more information, contact De Leon Funeral Home, 104 Main St., Hartford, 860.522.3735.



MATTHEW J. CORCORAN, ESQ.

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