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April 5, 2001

Katherine F. Latella

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church for Katherine “Kitty” Ferrucci Latella, 90, of 271 Elm St., who died March 21. She was the widow of Anthony Latella. She was a seamstress for area dress companies until retiring in 1976.

She leaves daughters, Carol Latella Melillo of NJ, Joanne Latella Cobb of Guilford and Linda Latella Gargano of Madison; a sister, Pauline LaValle of Cheshire; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters Louise F. Caruso, Madeline and Jennie Matan; and brothers Edward, Frederick and Dominic Ferrucci.

Memorial gifts may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 61 Burban Drive, Branford 06405. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Eugenia A. Loznycky

A Mass was celebrated at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Church for Eugenia Andreewa Loznycky, 75, at 101 Woodvale Road, who died March 23. She was the wife of Wasyl Loznycky. Before her retirement she worked for the former A.C. Gilbert Co. and then International Instruments.

She is survived by a son, Bill Loznycky Jr. of San Diego; and three grandsons. She was predeceased by a daughter, Ola Nagorski; four brothers and two sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Children of Chernobyl Relief Fund, 1358 Whalley Ave., New Haven 06515. Burial was in All Saints Cemetery. The J. Markiewicz & Sons Funeral Home of New Haven was in charge of arrangements.

Marguerite N. Carbone

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Marguerite Nutile Carbone, 82, of 151 Woodvale Road, who died March 18. She was the wife of Frank Carbone.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Dennis Carbone of LaQuinta, Calif., sisters Virginia Mattei and Madeline Iannucci of West Haven. She was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The Iovanne Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James E. Threadgill

The Curvin K. Council Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for James E. Threadgill, 59, of Canton Street, who died March 23. He was a mason for Metro North prior to retiring.

He leaves a son, Stephen Threadgill of West Haven; a daughter, Nydia R. Threadgill of New Haven; brothers Gary, Dan, and Larry Threadgill of North Carolina; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his fiancee, Gloria Richardson of New Haven.

Michael S. DiLeonardo

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Michael S. DiLeonardo, 33, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of West Haven; who died March 21. He was the husband of Michelle Cody DiLeonardo.

He is survived by a son, Cody DiLeonardo and a daughter, Amanda DiLeonardo; his mother, Shirley DiLeonardo Birdsall of West Haven; brothers, David and Daniel DiLeonardo of West Haven, John DiLeonardo of Montauk, NY, Gerald DiLeonardo of East Haven, and Donald DiLeonardo of Milford. He was predeceased by his father, James DiLeonardo and a brother James DiLeonardo.

Contributions may be made to the DiLeonardo Family Fund, c/o New Haven Savings Bank, Attn: Donna DelGreco, 322 Main St., West Haven 06516. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Porto Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Clementina M.C. Negri

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, New Haven, for Clementina Maria Callegari Negri, 95, of 200 Oak St., who died March 25. She was the widow of Luigi Negri. She worked for Lehman Brothers Engraving for 50 years before retiring.

She leaves sons Carmine L. Negri of Orange and Louis S. Negri of Guilford; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers Bernard, Donald, and Salvatore Callegari and sisters Amelia Pallone, Jean Neder and Mary Callegari.

Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Inella Senior

The Dixwell Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Inella Senior, 72, of Bedford Street, who died March 18. She was the widow of the Rev. Joseph Senior Sr.

She leaves sons Joseph Senior II of West Haven and Nathaniel Williams of New Haven; daughters Sandy D. Senior Muniz of West Haven and Minnie Victora Senior of New Haven; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Hubert Williams, and a brother, Hubert Williams.

Denice E. Murray

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Church for Denice Earley Murray, who died March 28. She was the wife of Donald Joseph Murray.

She is survived by daughters, Donnadee Beurer of West Haven and Kathleen Blum of Fairfield; sisters, Mary Jane Roy of North Haven and Elizabeth Wilson of Milford; and four grandchildren. She retired in 1993 from the Robby Len Co., and was a member of the St. Theresa Guild of St. Lawrence Church. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sophie V. Aboyd

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Sophie Valuskas Aboyd, 91, of 310 Terrace Ave., who died March 30. She was the former owner of Sophie’s Restaruant in the old Savin Rock, until redevelopment in 1965. She also worked for the Olin-Matheson Co. and the Milford Board of Education at Foran High School.

She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Dixon of Burlington; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers Dimas and Anthony Valuskas; and a sister, Helen Schmitt. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rachel P. Antonacci

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Louis Church for Rachel Palumbo Antonacci, 88, of 5 Milhaven Drive, who died March 29. She was the wife of James A. Antonacci, Sr. She was an assembler for the Burndy Manufacturing Co., until her retirement in 1974.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Anthony J. Antonacci of FL, and James A. Antonacci, Jr. of West Haven; a sister, Theresa Grillo of West Haven; a brother, Dominic Palumbo of Bethany; a grandchild and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Angelo, Nicholas, Pasquale and Anthony Palumbo; a sister, Mary Palumbo; and a grandson, Anthony J. Antonacci, Jr.

Burial was in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

August 2, 2001

Marie Q. Paturzo

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church for Marie Quagliano Paturzo, 69, of 81 Yates St., who died July 26. She was the widow of Joseph V. Paturzo. Prior to her retirement in 1991, she was a paraprofessional for the Board of Education.

She is survived by daughters Denise Vrettos-Verdis in Greece and Tina Klemenz of West Haven; sons, Joseph V. Jr. and Robert Paturzo of West Haven; a brother, Frank Quagliano of East Haven; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by brothers, Charles and Thomas Quagliano. Burial was in All Saints Cemetery. The Porto Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Grace F. Cardone

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, New Haven, for Grace Fraleigh Cardone, 78, of 48C Bayshore Drive, who died July 28. She was the widow of Mario Cardone.

She is survived by a daughter, Jenny Cava of West Haven; sons, James L. Cardone of West Haven, Mario Cardone, Jr. of New Haven, John Cardone of Middletown and George Cardone of Branford; sisters, Louise Martorella of Milford and Margaret Sheehan of FL; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Ann Fraleigh. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Furman W. Romans, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Furman W. Romans Jr., 60, of 76 Holcomb St., who died July 28. He was the husband of Deanne Heidel Romans. He was a technician for Coffey’s TV Repair Shop and also worked for RCA and GE before retiring in 1990.

Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Catherine M. Miller of Milford; a son, Furman W. Romans III of Hamden; a sister, Marilyn Romans of Branford; and four grandchildren. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ada Coe

A graveside service was held for Ada “Grace” Coe, 92,of 200 Oak St., who died July 29. She was the widow of Charles L. Coe.

She leaves a son, David Coe of Milford; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Beecher & Bennett-Seth Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Molleur

The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Arthur Molleur, 79, of Harborview Manor, who died July 29. He was a processor for Star Distributors retiring in 1989. He was an Army veteran.

He leaves brothers Omer and Marcel Molleur of West Haven, and a sister, Alice Vaile of CA. He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Dattilo, and brothers Leo, Lawrence and Charles Molleur. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Eleanor Riley

The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Eleanor Riley, 68, of Canter Street, who died July 30. She worked for the state Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, retiring in1997. She was an Air Force veteran.

She leaves a sister, Irene George, in Alabama. She was predeceased by a brother, Walter Riley, and a sister, Evelyn Rile.

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford 06492. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Martha S. Demler

The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Martha Shaw Demler, 90, of 200 oak St., who died July 27. She was the widow of Charles Demler.

She leaves a niece, Grace Hendricks of West Haven. She was predeceased by a son, Joseph Demler.

Juliette Y.L. Cubanski

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Church for Juliette Yvette LaMothe Cubanski, 79, of 151 White Street. She was the wife of John Cubanski.

She also leaves daughters Ann Tessitore of Bethany, Juliette Carmody of West Haven, Susan Traynor of PA and Mary Griffin in Houston; sons Stanley and Norman Cubanski of CA, John Cubanski of CA, George Cubanski of NY, Lawrence Cubanski of CA, James Cubanski of Glastonbury and Stephen Cubanski of New Haven; sisters Marcella Salpietro of SC, Rita Casey and Lillian Pothier of Lisbon, and Rejeanne Thornton of Norwich and Carmen Suprenant of Norwich; 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers Gerard, Norman and Richard LaMothe.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Juliette LaMothe Cubanski Scholarship Fund, St. Lawrence School, 231 Main St., West Haven 06516. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Michael O’Bymachow

A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Lawrence Church for Michael O’Bymachow, 72, of 233 First Ave., who died July 31. He was the widower of Marilyn O’Bymachow. He was a civil engineer for Nowakowski, O’Bymachow and Kane, retiring in 1994. He was a Marine veteran.

He leaves daughters Joe Ann Robinson of Meriden, Jacqueline O’Bymachow of Manchester; a son, David O’Bymachow of Orange; sisters, Grace O’Bymachow of West Haven and Marion Wilcox of North Branford; brothers Joseph O’Bymachow of CA, and Richard O’Bymachow of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Isles; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Florence O’Bymachow and a brother, Charles O’Bymachow.

Memorial gifts may be made to the St. Lawrence Scholarship Fund, 231 Main St., West Haven 06516 or Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405. Burial was private. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Gloria C. Angeloni

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, New Haven, for Gloria Cusano Angeloni, 80, of High Meadow Lane, who died Aug. 1. She was the widow of Nicholas Angeloni. She was the co-owner and operator of Big Boy Restaurant and Angeloni Catering. Burial was in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 

August 2, 2001

Louise DeCato

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church for Louise Signore DeCato, 74, of 600 Campbell Ave., who died July 20. She was the widow of Andrew DeCato, Sr. She retired from Sargent & Co. after 26 years.

She is survived by a son, Andrew DeCato, Jr. of East Haven; daughters Dolly Lanci and Regina DeCato Jr. of East Haven; brothers, Angelo Louis Signore of West Haven and Joseph Signore of New Haven; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Somppi

The New Haven Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements for Mary Somppi, 87, of 310 Terrace Ave., who died July 20. She was the widow of John E. Somppi. She had worked for Sargent Manufacturing Co. She leaves a sister, Stella Gropf of Seattle.

Margaret Damico

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church for Margaret “Marge” Damico, 85, of 351 Front Ave., who died July 23. She was the wife of John Damico. She worked for United Elastic for many years.

Besides her husband, she leaves a son, John “Jack” Damico of North Branford; daughters Kathy Healy of Bethany and Marge Damico-Moschel of NY; brothers Joseph Camerato of New Haven, John “Sonny” Camerato of Milford and Albert “Scrap” Camerato of West Haven; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Don Camerato.

Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405. Burial was in All Saints Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John DiLauro

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Church for John “Red” DiLauro, 87, of 23 Lakeview Ave., who died July 22. He was the widower of Faye Sparago DiLauro. He was the former owner/partner of Columbus Auto Body, Statewide Auto Appraisers and DiLauro Brothers Auto Body. He was an Army veteran.

He leaves a son, Vincent DiLauro of Trumbull; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Anthony Gaetano and Ralph DiLauro.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden 06450 or Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The J. Markiewicz & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Arthur G. Raptis

The New Haven Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements for Arthur G. Raptis, 81, of 7A Bayshore Drive, who died July 24. He was the husband of Fannie Posato Raptis. He was a school bus driver. He was a Navy veteran.

Besides his wife, he leaves sons Robert Raptis of West Haven and Raymond Raptis of Southington; sisters Virginia Kolb and Bessie McCoy of AZ; and two grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405.

Rose T. J. Celone

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church for Rose T. Juliano Celone, 84, of 2 Homeside Ave., who died July 24. She was the widow of Louis A. “Mush” Celone Sr.

She leaves sons Louis A. Celone, Jr. of West Haven and Nicholas G. Celone of Wallingford; sisters Ann Branzell, Margaret Flynn and Susan Smith of Hamden, Patricia Slocum of Branford and Lillian Dube of Cheshire; brothers Joseph Juliano and George Juliano of Hamden; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers Anthony and John Juliana and a sister, Lee Heffernan. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Robert G. Slattery

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Robert G. Slattery, 98, of Rockefeller Avenue, who died July 24. He was the widower of Dorothy Hunt Slattery. He was a lawyer and a US marshal for the New Haven department of justice, retiring in 1960 after 25 years.

He leaves sons Robert Slattery of Madison and Paul Slattery of Hamden; a daughter, Sheilah Slattery of Milford; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters Alice, Ruth, Ann and Mary Slattery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Rose of Lima School, 12 Richard St., New Haven 06513. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Antoinette Z. Bruno

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church for Antoinette “Do” Zullo Bruno, 81, of 222 W. Walk, who died July 25. She was the widow of Aldo “Lefty” Bruno. She was a seamstress for Chevron Ties for 10 years, retiring in 1985.

She leaves a son, Richard Bruno of West Haven; a daughter, Carol Gianelli of North Branford; sisters, Margaret “Maggie” Denos and Theresa Monaco of West Haven and Angelina Biscardi of Orange; a brother, Nicholas Zullo of FL; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Biagio Bruno; brothers Anthony and Gennaro Zullo; and a sister, Margaret Guarino. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Julia K. Kaliszewski

The Beecher & Bennett-Seth Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Julia Kelly Kaliszewski, 85, of Terrace Avenue, who died July 25. She was the widow of Joseph F. Kaliszewski.

She leaves daughters Mary Ann Jackson and Alice-Cookie Benson of West Haven; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary C. Kelly; and brothers Fred, Joseph, Thomas and George Kelly.

Memorial gifts may be made to Bentley Gardens, in care of Josephine Marva, 310 Terrace Ave., West Haven 06516. Burial was in Beaverdale Memorial Cemetery.

Frances B. Higgins

The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Frances Bowen Higgins, 84, of 44 Sorenson Road, who died July 25. She was formerly office manager for Addressograph/Multigraph Corp. in Philadelphia.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Carol Brancato of West Have; sisters Rita Kundla of Philadelphia, Dolores Kenney of FL, and Marie Lisiewski in New Jersey; a brother Hugh Bowen of Lancaster, PA; and two grandsons. She was predeceased by sisters Catherine Leslie, Peggy Bowen and Helen Dunn.

Edward A Jarosz

The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Edward A. Jarosz, 76, of 200 Shingle Hill Road, who died July 26. He was the husband of Anne Wnekowicz Jarosz. He was a self-employed slipcover maker, prior to his retirement. He was a Navy veteran.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Carol Kelley of West Haven and Cathy Jarosz of NY; a sister, Irene O’Hara of Stamford; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Jean Nowinski; and a brother, Walter Jarosz.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford 06492.

Frances Tyler

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Church for Frances Joan Shopis Sullivan Tyler, 78, of 38C Bayshore Drive, who died July 26. She was the widow of James Tyler.

She is survived by daughters Patricia Contaxis of Milford, Karen Crego, Nancy Darling and Marie Corriveau of East Haven, Rose Sullivan of West Haven, Cindy Mitola of Shelton, Joan Gianotti of Branford and Kathy Reynolds of Guilford; stepdaughters Diane Buckholz of Seymour and Debby Tyler of FL; sisters Lee Kelly of NY, Barbara Burnham of New Haven and Sandra Howell of FL; a brother, Donald Sullivan of Killingworth; 30 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, William Sullivan, Jr., and a grandson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden 06450-1004. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mary D. Rapuano

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church for Mary DiDomenico Rapuano, 88, of 407 Second Ave., who died July 26. She was the widow of Salvatore “Pat” Rapuano. Before her retirement, she was a sales clerk for the former Kresge’s Department Store for 35 years.

She is survived by a daughter, Lucille Buccieri of West Haven; a brother Joseph Nardi of Durham; sisters, Georgetta DeClement of Bridgeport and Marie Castrecane of West Haven; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Salvatore Rapuano; sisters Frances Ferraro and Julie Efird; and brothers Ralph and Dominic DiDomenico. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


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