Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home

Laura Pellegrini, 73 of Wallingford died July 11th at home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Fred Pellegrini. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Thomas & Helen Ciak Butler, Laura was a loving wife and Mother. Laura worked part time while her son was growing and then full time at I.P.I Insurance until her retirement in 2018. Laura loved animals, always having a dog or cat at home. She enjoyed warm weather, the beach, and winter vacations. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son Anthony (Jessica) Pellegrini of Cheshire, brothers; T.R and Carl Butler, sisters; Nancy Marotta, Marcia Futterlieb, and Susan Brasile, and grandchildren: Jake, Christopher...

Deborah Jean Norman "Deb", 55 of Hamden, passed away peacefully in her home March 7th. Born in New Haven May 16, 1967, she leaves behind her fianc?, Maryann Wotton of Hamden, her mother, Linda (Howard) Warnken of Cheshire, her father, Donald (Carol) Norman of Hamden, sisters; Donna (Anthony) Carbone of Cheshire, & Diane (Richard) Phipps of Haddam, a brother Michael (Debbi) Norman of Higganum as well as her beloved nephews and nieces; Ryan, Tyler, and Alexa Carbone; Grayson & Tea Norman; Kyle, Corey, Rhianna & Alex Phipps. Deb was a warm and giving daughter, sister, and "Auntie" who cherished her family time, had a soulful, free spirit and loved to laugh. Deb graduated from...

Audrey Elizabeth (O'Brien) Russo, 96, of New Britain, Hamden and Wallingford, died February 25, 2023 at The CT Hospice in Branford. She was the beloved wife of Samuel Anthony Russo who predeceased her in 2011, just short of their 61st wedding anniversary. Audrey was born and raised in New Britain, on January 1, 1927. She was the daughter of George & Edith Trosch O'Brien. She and Sam made their homes in New Britain, Wallingford, and Hamden before her return to Wallingford where she spent the past 8 years at Ashlar Village. She greatly enjoyed her new home and the company of the many new friends she made while she was there. The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone at...

"Sarge" Edward B. Borrelli, Sr., 97, of 207 Borrelli Rd., East Haven, died April 23rd at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Doris Birks Borrelli (deceased). Ed was born in East Haven, CT, Feb. 8, 1925, the son of the late Luigi and Maria DeChello Borrelli. Ed grew up and worked on the family's fruit and vegetable farm before becoming an East Haven police officer, rising to Sargent, aka "Sarge" that carried with him throughout his life. He was also a court liaison officer for many years. Ed was very active in the community from boyhood to the present. Hewas a member of the local and National Grange, receiving recognition for his continued 80 years of...

Beverly (Lewis) Bassoli, 67, of Wallingford, CT, passed peacefully at home with family by her side on September 26th after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Bev was the loving wife and best friend of Henry "Bud" Bassoli. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was the: daughter of the late Rex and Doris Lewis; daughter-in-law of Helen Bassoli and the late Henry Bassoli, Sr.; mother to Stephen (Katie) Bassoli of Prospect, CT, and Kyle (MaryKate) Bassoli of Cheshire, CT; sister to Lynette Haaf of North Haven, CT, Cathy Abbott of Colorado and Cheryl Anderson of Pennsylvania; and grandmother to Ivy Bassoli, Evan Bassoli, Rheya Bassoli and Jack Bassoli. Her family moved to Northford, CT, in...

Shawn Bertine, 41, of Wallingford passed away peacefully Sept. 20th from Covid-19. He was a kind soul who was a hard working, real people person, who loved life, "conversation", the New York Yankees, UConn women's basketball, music, and the casino. Born in New Haven, son of Kenneth & Ann DelVecchio Bertine, Shawn worked at the ACORD Job Agency for 20 years and did lots of volunteer work. Besides his parents, he leaves a grandfather, Charles Rainer, many aunts, uncles & cousins (special love for his cousin "Lily"), and friend Kathy DeSantis, who always sent loving thoughts. He was predeceased by a sister Michele. He will be missed by his pets Ricky, Cloe, & Isabelle. Friends are...

Angelo "Junior" D'Adio, Jr., 78, of Hamden, died April 12, 2021, after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Osborne D'Adio. Born in New Haven, son of the late Angelo & Angelina D'Agostino D'Addio, he owned his own paving company before retiring in 2002 due to illness. Junior was an avid bowler and was very proud and excited when he bowled a 300! He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, Nascar, Discovery channel, jigsaw puzzles and peanut butter crackers! He was a member of the Campania Club, Hamden Fish & Game, and was the chairman of the kitchen at the Wallingford Rod & Gun Club, where he cooked for many club events and was well known for his sauce and meatballs....

Mary Elizabeth Gargano, 94, died peacefully in her home in Meriden, CT on February 13, 2021. Mary was born on October 9, 1926 in West Hartford, CT. She was pre-deceased by her parents Anthony & Maria Cocchiaro and husband Salvatore Gargano. She is survived by her daughter Lucille Uhlan (William) of Meriden, her son Charles Gargano, and her grandchildren, Kristen Natlo (Nicholas) and Lauren Uhlan (Michael Eastwood). Her two great grandchildren, Giovanni and Luca, were the light of her life. Mary was a dedicated employee of many local banks for over 20 years. She was an active member of St. Ann's Church in Hamden, CT. Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her...

Barbara "Bobbie" June Camerato, born October 10, 1937 passed peacefully in her sleep Christmas Day at the Bradley Home in Meriden. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend she was unwavering in her attention and love to her family. Unselfishly, she extended that love and devotion to her two younger brothers, Donald Camerato (Marie) and Paul Camerato (Corrine), and to their respective children. Born in New Haven to parents Donald and Helen (Landa), Camerato she graduated from Hamden High School, Class of 1955. Bobbie kept her High School cheerleader megaphone all these years and it was prominently displayed next to her nightstand as those cherished memories were...

Rudolph M Raccio Jr 68, passed away in Wallingford on January 31 2020. He was the son of the late Rudolph and Philomena Raccio. Born in New Haven, he was a longtime resident of New Haven. Rudy was a graduate of Minneapolis School of Art and Design where he earned a Degree in Graphic Design and went on to teach. Rudy was a gentle soul, artistic, a good listener and a wonderful friend. He will be missed by anyone who had the good fortune of knowing him. To know him was to love him. Rudy will be solely missed by his brother Peter Raccio (Kathleen) sisters Phyllis Torelli (John) and Marianne Anastasio. He also leaves behind dear friend Edward Franco, nieces Suzanne (Roger) Orozco (children...