Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2026

Michael David Wheatley of Hamden, CT passed away suddenly at home on September 14, 2026. Born on July 17, 1947, in New Haven CT, Michael was the son of the late Harold L. Wheatley and Leila G. Wheatley.

He leaves behind a daughter, Julianna Wheatley Rogers, and two grandchildren, Sabrina Rogers and Jacob Rogers of Massachusetts; brothers, Richard P. Wheatley (Kathi)...

Sep 8, 2026

Geraldine Vernell Thomas peacefully passed away at home on September 8, 2026. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, on May 16, 1947, she was the beloved daughter of Walter Richard Thomas and Zadie Bell Thomas.

Geraldine was a lifelong resident of New Haven and a proud graduate of James Hillhouse High School, Class of 1965. She continued her education at Stone Academy...

Sep 26, 2026

Bernard (Bernie) Francis Bolitzer (92) of Saugerties, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 27th, 2026.

Bernie was born in the Bronx to Joseph and Blanche Bolitzer. Bernie’s parents were both deaf, and Bernie and his sister Irma grew up moving between their deaf household and the hearing world. His childhood was very much of the city, filled with stickball, rooftops, and...

Sep 25, 2026

Lillian Ellen Sewell, 91, wife of the late Vaughn Sewell, Sr., died on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Born on November 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paul C. Dobratz, Sr. and Delma (Dellinger) Dobratz. She graduated from Meriden High School Class of 1952. She was employed by the State of CT and was active in the union as...

Sep 21, 2026

Our beloved Thomas M. Hayes entered into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Thom was born on March 3, 1948, in New Haven, CT, to Thomas and Evelyn (DuPaul) Hayes. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven, CT and studied Pharmaceutical Sciences at the...

Sep 21, 2026

Wilfredo Badillo Morales, 75, of Meriden passed away on September 21, 2026, with family by his side. Born in Puerto Rico on January 13, 1951, to the late Manuel and Sofia Badillo Morales.

After moving to Meriden at age 17, he became a machinist working for Pratt and Whitney and retired from Marlin Firearms. Before long, Wilfredo met his future wife,...

Sep 21, 2026

Sep 18, 2026

Juan M. Rios, 35, of Meriden, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2026. Juan was born in Orlando, Florida, to Cecilia Delgado and Teodoro Rios on October 8, 1990. Above all else, Juan was an amazing husband, father, and loyal friend who opened his heart and hands to everyone around him, always ready to step up for anyone in need....

Sep 17, 2026

Sara Gibertoni passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, at the age of 92. She was born in New Haven on April 15, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Teresa Carrolla. She leaves behind her daughter, Gail Larson, and her husband, Thomas Larson, her grandson, Thomas “Tommy” Larson and his...

Sep 16, 2026

Sharon Alyce (Eiche) Beegan, 74, of Meriden, loving wife of the late James Beegan, passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Wallingford on October 20, 1951, the only child of Bruce and Alice Eiche. Sharon is survived by her sons, Kevin Beegan and his partner Margie, and Timothy Beegan and his wife Eileen,...

Sep 10, 2026

Robert Leo Harnois, Jr., 71, of Meriden, loving husband of Cheryl (Shalkey) Harnois, passed away on September 10, 2026. In addition to his wife Cheryl, Robert is survived by his children; Robie-Lyn Harnois, Nikki Westman and her husband Greg, Tyler Woodtke, and Morgan Woodtke, his grandchildren; Ellis and Alder Westman, and Jack and Lainey Woodtke, and his siblings; Nancy Davidson,...

Sep 8, 2026

Paul G. Desroches Sr., 89, of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2025 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT, with family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Pauline R. (Courtemanche) Desroches for 68 years. Father of Paul G. Desroches, Jr. and his wife Kristine of Hamden, CT, Ronald Desroches, Sr. (Ret. Battalion Chief, Hamden...

Sep 6, 2026

Kathleen Marie Borzani Burns, aged 96, passed away peacefully on September 6th in Hamden, CT.

Born October 18, 1929, in Torrington, CT, Kay was the beloved child of Umbert E. and Evangeline Dayton Borzani.

A graduate of Torrington High School, Kay was also a proud alumna of Skidmore College. She later taught second grade in Thomaston, CT, and nearly earned her MSW...

Sep 4, 2026

Joseph Michael Samela, Jr. (1952 - 2026)

● Pepe

● Joe

● Mr. Samela

● Daddy

● Big Dibs

Joseph Michael Samela, Jr., 74, of Hamden, CT died at home after a long illness on September 4, 2026.

He was born in Waterbury, CT on January 12, 1952 to his parents, Joseph Sr. and Victoria (née Garry). Affectionately called Pepe (attributed to his ‘peppy’ nature and a...

Sep 2, 2026

Cynthia (Tozier) McCarthy, 67, of Kensington, CT began her heavenly life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after numerous medical struggles. She was born in Meriden, CT to Orrison and Ruth (Wollenberg) Tozier and graduated from Maloney High School in 1977. She graduated from Northeastern University in 1984 and began her career as a staff pharmacist at the Hospital of Central...

Sep 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, yet profound gratitude for a life filled with love, that we announce the passing of Mirta Maria Haydée Piacenza Langou, 83, of Beacon Falls, Connecticut. Born on October 9, 1942, in Córdoba, Argentina, Mirta was a beacon of love, kindness, and generosity. She passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Mirta...

Aug 31, 2026

Evelyn Iva Montano, 70, of Cheshire, formerly of Hamden, loving wife of James Montano, passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2026. She was born in New Haven on March 30, 1956, daughter of the late Otto and Evelyn (Clark) Donath. In addition to her husband James, Evelyn is survived by her son, Matthew Montano, his wife, Allison,...

Aug 29, 2026

John F. Consoli, 99, formerly of Bethany, Connecticut, beloved husband of the late Patricia H. Consoli, passed away peacefully in Vero Beach, Florida, on August 29, 2026. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on October 3, 1926, and was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Forte Consoli.

John was the beloved father of Susan Consoli (fiancé Frederick) of Old...

Aug 28, 2026

Felix García Pabón was born on October 6, 1937, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and died on August 28, 2026, in New Haven, Connecticut, at the age of 88.

Félix came to Connecticut from his native Vega Baja at just 17 years old, drawn by his love of baseball and the opportunity to build a life for himself. A talented pelotero,...

Aug 26, 2026

Thomas Bernard Tormey passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He was 95. Tom is survived by his children Thomas Tormey (Stephanie), Joanne Shultz (Craig), John Tormey (Elle), and Ken Tormey (Nancie), his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his younger sister Anne Tickle (Bill), and his dear niece, Kathy Restivo. Tom was born in Brooklyn, NY,...