New Haven Register

WALLINGFORD-Andrew Pasquale Penna, 77, beloved Father and Husband to the late Elizabeth (Canfield) Penna, was called to his eternal resting place on October 20, 2021 after a brief illness. He entered this world on August 23, 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Pasquale and Margaret (Massiello) Penna. Residing in Fairhaven for most of his life he relocated to Wallingford over a decade ago. He retired from Park City Ford in Bridgeport where he worked for many years as the Parts Manager. He was a congregant of the White Oak Baptist Church in Cheshire and was an avid animal lover and New York Yankees Fan. He is survived by his two daughters, Casey (Todd) Kennedy, Andrea (Timothy) Larsen...

Louise R. Willig, 92, wonderful wife, great friend, and 34 year Madison resident passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on October 18, 2021. Louie grew up in New Haven, the daughter of the late Jean and Paul Rossomondo, graduated from Commercial High School and immediately began a long career at Southern New England Telephone Company, especially in the legal department. She is survived by her loving husband Peter F. Willig of Madison, her sister-in-law Karen Rossomondo of Branford, her nieces Kara Larzelere (Gregory) of Stoneham, MA, Kristi Rossomondo of Westport, CT, Donna Ryan (John) of Branford, niece and nephew Carol and Paul Rossomondo of Hamden, and dear friend Anita Ruge, formerly...

Gerard Fillion, "Jerry", born October 26, 1935, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021. Jerry was the son of the late Antonio and Alice Fillion. He was predeceased by his brother, Roger, and sister, Gabrielle. Jerry grew up in Sanford, ME where he attended Notre Dame High School. It was there that he met the love of his life, and soulmate, Gloria Bedell. The two were married on May 5, 1956. They spent 65 years together and raised five children. Jerry worked as a general foreman for Fusco Corporation for 40 years. He led multiple construction projects throughout the state of Connecticut. During retirement, Jerry enjoyed participating in a men's senior basketball league and playing golf....

Ben Dawkins, Jr., was born in Blanton, AL., on March 17, 1944. He spent his formative and childhood years in Columbus, GA. After graduating from high school, Ben entered into the United States Air Force and served his country for eight years at various bases in Europe and the United States. After being honorably discharged from the Armed Forces, Ben settled with his family in Detroit, MI, where he met his loving future wife, Sharon. Ben worked for the Chrysler Corp until 1974, when he moved his family to Groton, CT., In Connecticut, Ben found employment with the General Dynamics Corp., Electric Boat Division where he worked for 3.5 years before moving on to a better opportunity as a...

Marion Jane Jack Dann, December 23, 1928-October 6, 2021.The spirit world received a joyful burst of loving energy with the passing of Jane Dann on October 6, 2021. "People take vitamins, vitamins take Jane Dann" Dr. Lonnie Lauer said of his employee when she worked for him in her 60's. He wasn't the first to experience her exuberance. Jane's lifelong adventure of brightening the paths of all she encountered began with her birth on December 23, 1928 in Uniontown Pa. to William F. And Marion Price Jack. Jane, or "Jackie" as she was nicknamed, enjoyed a loving household in Niagara Falls N.Y. until the death of her mother 6 years later. Three months before her mother's death, Jackie and her...

Susan Mellin James was born to Henry and Viola Mellin in St. Louis on April 20, 1943. She received her RN at Vassar Brothers Hospital in 1965 and was one of the first hospice nurses in CT. She later received her BA from Connecticut College, where she won the Suzanne K. Langer award in philosophy, and her MSN from Yale University. She had her own practice in psychotherapy in Madison, CT, for over 30 years. She was an avid ballroom dancer, and loved to read, paint, and solve the NYT crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed walking and bike riding in Vero Beach, Florida. Most of all, she loved her family. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Warner T. "Jim", her three children, Jim...

Joan Morton O'Neill died peacefully at the Connecticut Hospice on September 29, 2021 after many years of illness with autoimmune disease. She was so grateful for the love, joy, and 56 years of marriage that she shared with her husband Theodore J. O'Neill. Their two children, Theodore L. (Etsuko Nakamura) and Laura M. (Patrick Nauseda) constantly brought joy and pride to her life. Joan was born April 16, 1942, the youngest of five children of Helen and Douglas Morton. She grew up on a farm in Fulton, New York, where she developed her love of nature and living things. With the help of scholarship aid she was able to attend D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY. This environment offered her...

Raymond Henry Breuers, 70, of East Haven, CT passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife Janis Lee (Bramble) Breuers. He was the son of the late Ferdinand and Betty-Jean (Martin) Breuers. He grew up in Old Saybrook before moving to Clinton where he graduated from The Morgan School. Ray worked for many years at Chesebrough Ponds/Unilever before retiring in 1987. He met his wife there and they had many years of happiness together along with his new family of five children. He enjoyed sitting at the beach listening to the waves, reading, watching baseball, and playing Words With friends. He was a member of the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department for many...

Arthur G. Moreira, 81, formerly of New Haven, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021 at the Southington Care Center. Arthur was born in New Haven on March 26, 1940, a son of late Anthony and Aldina (Brown) Moreira. He was employed over 30 years at Marlin Firearms until his retirement. He is survived by his sister, Norma Mik of Wallingford; his brother, Karl Almedia and his wife Nancy Almedia of West Haven. He was predeceased by his sister, Lorraine Carrano; his niece, Lisa Carrano of Wallingford. Arthur was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephew, Maria Fortier of Southington, Debbie Almedia of West Haven and Paula Kurl of Missouri, Joseph Carrano of Wallingford and David Almeida....

Waclaw Brodzik, age 90, passed peacefully with his family by his side on September 22, 2021 in Peachtree City, GA. Waclaw was born in Star Myszyniec, Poland on October 25, 1930 to Waleria and Waclaw Brodzik. He immigrated from Poland in 1978 and lived in Connecticut until 2017 when he moved to Georgia. He worked at Atlantic Wire until his retirement. He had a passion for fishing and loved spending his Sundays on the lake. Waclaw was the beloved husband of 67 years to Genowefa Brodzik. He is survived by his daughters Justyna (Thomas) Dziuba and Krystyna (Jozef) Lech, son Zdzislaw (Maria) Brodzik; grandchildren Sebastian Lech, Przemyslaw Brodzik, Sylvia Brodzik, Julia Lech, Michael (Dana)...

Mary Daly Mahon, 88, passed away at home on September 18, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on November 14, 1932, in New Haven, Connecticut to Andrew and Helen (Moriarity) Daly. Mary is survived by Raymond, her beloved husband of 64 years, their six children and 16 grandchildren: son Christopher and his wife Krissa Van Hoorebeke of Holmdel, New Jersey and their children Kevin, Kaitlin and Kieran; daughter Rosemary and her husband Alberto Acevedo of Shelton, Connecticut and their children Katherine, Lucas and Max; son Andrew of Arlington, Massachusetts and his children Jake (Bekah), Lance (Kathryn), Veronica and Grace; daughter Katherine Holmes of East Machias, Maine and...

Liann G. Cyr, age 57, of Fort Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Meriter Hospital, Madison. She was born in New Haven, CT, on June 15, 1964, the daughter of David N. and Adele (Shonberg) Tyson. Liann married Paul J. Cyr on Dec. 10, 2000 in Wallingford, CT. She enjoyed quality time with her family. In her spare time, she loved gardening, crafting, and crocheting, gifting many of her masterpieces to her loved ones. Liann was always there for anyone who needed it, especially caring and watching after her beloved grandson, Alaric! She cared deeply for her family and friends, and did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Liann's memory will live on in...

Ronald Bonito died peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, September 17th 2021. Ron was born on September 04, 1948 to the late Salvatore and Geneva Bonito. He was a graduate of Eli Whitney. Ron was enjoying a well deserved retirement in which he had a successful career as part owner of "Alpha Q" in Colchester, CT. Ron was the beloved husband of Debra S Bonito and proud and devoted grandfather of Bailey Bonito and Cody D'Orazio. He also leaves his daughter in-law Melissa Bonito. He was predeceased by his son Brady M. Bonito, both his parents, Salvatore and Geneva Bonito, his two bothers Salvatore and Robert Bonito as well as his in-laws, Irving and Elizabeth Mitchell. Ron had a bigger than...

George Drummond Bathgate, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, in the Fayetteville Center for Nursing and Healing. He was a resident at Ashley Glen Senior Living, in Peachtree City, Georgia for the past two years. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born in West Haven, Connecticut on July 3, 1927, he was the only surviving son of a strong and disciplined military man. George had a full and varied life. He joined the US Navy on his 17th birthday in 1944 to fight in World War II, and served in the Pacific Theater until the end of the war. He then reenlisted, but this time following in his father's footsteps, he joined the Army. With his strong background...

Ann Bell-Ricci, 84, cherished wife of Richard Ricci, passed away peacefully Saturday 9/4/2021 at her Clinton home with her family by her side. Born April 5, 1937 in New Haven, CT to Irish immigrants the late Anna (Connolly) and David Dinan. Ann grew up in Fair Haven, raised her family in Orange, before in later years, settling down in Clinton, CT. Caring for people was one of Ann's lifelong passions, and her 30-year career in nursing at Yale New-Haven Hospital reflected this. Her caring bedside manner, compassion and quick wit brought comfort and smiles to countless patients. Ann and her husband "Ric" shared a love of boating and travel. Their boats, aptly christened, "Cheers" and "Cheers...

WALLINGFORD - Robert Thomas Holcomb, 81, departed this life on September 3, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn (Burkell) Holcomb. Robert was born in New Haven, CT on September 9, 1939, a son to the late Ernest and Margaret (O'Connor) Holcomb. He was the owner and operator of KC Construction for almost 30 years before his son Christopher took over ownership. It was his passion to live every day of his life to the fullest. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman and took every opportunity to partake in many clubs and activities. He was also the one of the founders of the Wallingford Wishing Well and a lifetime member of the Wallingford Elks. Besides his wife Kathryn, Robert is...

Dr. Richard J. Landino, 83, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He had been the beloved husband of Nancy Landino for 49 years. Richard was born on March 11, 1938 in New Haven, CT, to the late Peter and Concetta Landino. At a young age, his family moved to West Haven where Richard spent his youth at Savin Rock as one of the "Rock Rats". He went on to graduate from Notre Dame High School and then off to Providence College and University of Maryland Dental School. After training to become an oral surgeon and serving in Korea with the United States Air Force, in 1974, he settled into Southington with his wife and...

Doris Lauraine LeBlanc, 93, of Middletown, CT passed away on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital. She was the beloved wife of A. Robert LeBlanc. Doris leaves behind her 9 children, 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Proprietor of the Good Spirits Shoppe for many years. Her wake and services will be held from 10 - 11 am directly in St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth, CT. Please refer to the Swan Funeral Home Website for the full obituary, www.swanfuneralhomeclinton.com

Robert (Bob) Eugene Swan, Jr., of Killingworth, CT., died peaceful in the night on August 26, 2021, at the Guilford House after a brave battle with cancer. Bob was born on February 13, 1939, in Guilford, CT, the son of Robert E. and Dorothy Swan. Bob graduated from the Daniel Hand High School in Madison, CT., Class of 1957. Following graduation, he attended trade school for auto mechanics. He entered the Army after trade school putting his skills to good use. He was stationed in Germany throughout his military career. As a teenager, he pumped gas for the Killingworth Garage. He would return there as a mechanic, working well into his seventies. Bob was a proud member of the...

Lucy Ann Saglio, 86, a life-long resident of Clinton passed away on August 26th after a long illness. Lucy was born in New Britain, CT on March 24, 1935. She graduated from the Morgan School, received her BS degree from Teacher's College of Connecticut and her MS degree from Central Connecticut State College. Lucy spent most of her career as a teacher and speech pathologist with Regional School District 17 in Haddam- Killingworth where she retired after 35 years. Lucy was a long time member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a communicant of St Mary's church as well as many other civic organizations throughout her time in Clinton. She is pre-deceased by her parents, James and Josephine...

Hank, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 surrounded by his three children, Paul Fiengo, Becky (Price) Fiengo, and Robin Fiengo Koester. He leaves behind his beloved dogs Suki and Gretel, and six grandchildren: Isaiah Price, Jacob Price, Caleb Fiengo, Joshua Fiengo, Elena Fiengo, and Elijah Snodgrass. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late Henry J. Fiengo, Sr. and Elaine C. McCabe (Cioffi). He was preceded in death by his stepsister, Lisa McCabe and stepfather, Fritz McCabe. Hank was well loved. He did not know a stranger. Everyone was a friend. He had a compassionate personality, and a "take it easy" nature. Per his wishes, no formal remembrance ceremonies...