New Haven Register

In the stillness of the night, God put his arms around Richard and took him home. Richard James Hopkins passed away April 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Haven on November 17, 1934 to Alton and Ruth Mahoney Hopkins. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 65 years, Margaret Fisk Hopkins; Son, Edward Hopkins (Christine) of Madison; Son, Robert Hopkins of Woodbridge; Daughter, Beth Jenkins (Anthony) of Clinton; Daughter, Catherine Zaneski (Daniel) of Madison; and Son, Thomas Hopkins of Guilford; His grandchildren - Alyse Hopkins, Patrick Hopkins (Anna), Kate, Kristen and Kerry Hopkins, Caitlin, Megan and Seamus Jenkins, Madison and Connor...

Jean Anne (Nelson) Quinn peacefully transitioned to the next phase of her journey with her beloved family by her side on April 4, 2024. Born in Oceanside, Long Island on October 14, 1940, to Anne Greta and John Frederick Nelson, Jean cherished her roots on Long Island before making her home in Hamden and later Northford, Connecticut with her former husband, Richard Peter Quinn, Sr. Jean leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, survived by her son, Richard Peter Quinn, Jr., (Sandy) of Madison, CT; her daughter, Lori Quinn Dannheim (Eric) of New York, NY; and her loving grandchildren - Annabel Quinn Dannheim, Cameron Anne Quinn, Conner James Quinn, and Samantha Emilia Dannheim. She is...

Joseph Charles Andress, 94, of Essex, Connecticut, formerly of Old Saybrook , Connecticut, peacefully passed away on March 28th , 2024, surrounded by his loving family and with the love and support from the caring staff at Essex Meadows. Joseph was born May 1st, 1929, in New York, New York and was raised in Yonkers, New York. He was the son of Joseph Andress and Else Clemens Andress. Following in the footsteps of his father, Joseph attended and graduated from Lafayette college in 1950, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering. Joseph thoroughly enjoyed his college years while developing friendships that lasted throughout his life. Joseph met his wife, Jean, at a...

Jayne B. Telford Jayne Barrett Telford of Madison, CT passed away on March 27, 2024 at Gladeview Healthcare Center in Old Saybrook, CT surrounded by her loving family. She had resided there for just five short weeks. Born on April 22, 1928, Jayne was the youngest daughter of Mary (Beatty) and Thomas Barrett of 218 Nicoll Street, New Haven. She was the loving wife of William H. Telford, Jr who predeceased her on June 18, 2012. A proud native of New Haven, Jayne graduated in 1941 from Worthington Hooker Grammar School and from Hillhouse High School in 1945. She worked for the New Haven Telephone Company for a few years. A co-worker from Madison introduced Jayne to Bill and they soon...

Robert William Parker, Jr. entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2024 at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. Rob, known as Bobby in early years, was born in September of 1989 in Norwalk, Connecticut. He lived his youth in Easton and Weston, CT playing basketball, baseball and other seasonal sports. He loved holidays and special occasions enjoying time with family members, cousins, his cat Simba, and friends. He moved to Orange, CT in 2003, graduated from the Amity High School System in 2008 while also developing skills and a love for computer gaming. Around this time and while attending college, Rob began experiencing medical challenges which ultimately affected his quality of life...

Doris V. (Bottachairi) Wing, 91, of Connecticut, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away peacefully and quietly on Monday, March 18, 2024, with the love of family near at the Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT. She was born a daughter to the late Virginia (Vernacatola) and Pietro Bottachairi on July 21, 1932 in Derby, CT. She was educated within the local Connecticut school systems. Doris married Gerald W. Wing in Maryland. They were married for 40 years until Gerald passed in 1991. One of Doris' first jobs, which she enjoyed, was as a life guard for the Derby Recreation Center. In order to become a certified life guard, she had to swim across, and back again, the Housatonic River in...

Linda A. Cusano, 70, of Middletown, loving wife of Luigi Cusano for 47 years, passed away March 16, 2024 at her home with family by her side. Linda was born in New Britain on June 19, 1953, a daughter of the late Michael and Gloria (Murphy) Nostin. Linda attended New Britain High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Connecticut State College. Linda worked in the North Branford school system for a number of years prior to her illness. She was an avid Red Sox fan and rarely missed a televised game. She loved spending time with her beloved grandchildren and spoiling her dog, Ellsie. Surviving besides her husband is her daughter, Amy Vollono and her husband, Stephen, of...

Amanda (DeSalle) Van Fleet, age 33, of Prospect, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the devoted wife of Christopher Van Fleet. Amanda was born on March 16, 1990 in Milford, daughter of Robert DeSalle Jr. and Donna (Fernino) DeSalle. Amanda graduated from Sheehan High School in Wallingford, Class of 2008. She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's degree in Education from SCSU, Amanda cherished being with her family more than anything. She enjoyed nature, fishing trips, gardening, cooking and snuggling with her cats. In June 2023, Amanda and Chris welcomed the birth of their son, Logan...

Alfred L. Gormick, 94, passed away March 13, 2024. Born on Aug. 27, 1929, in Springfield, MA to William and Dora (Simcouitzer) Soltys. Al owned Gormick Food Brokers Inc., for over 60 years. He was predeceased by his life, Elsie "Sue" (Mikszewski) Gormick. He is survived by his niece, Susan Lyons of Chicopee and nephew, Daniel Dubovik (Jen) of Phoenix, NY, he also leaves many other nieces, nephews and friends. A calling hour will be held on Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 am at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will follow in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. A special tribute honoring Al Gormick...

Eleanor Mauriello Boisvert, 88, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2024, following a brief illness, with her family and loving husband Eugene by her side. Eleanor "Tootsie" was born in New Haven, Connecticut, May 13, 1935, to Francis and Catherine (Raucci) Mauriello. She was a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School, in New Haven, CT and New Haven State Teachers College (now known as Southern Connecticut State University) with a degree in Elementary Education. While on summer vacation from teaching at Temple Street School in North Haven, CT, Eleanor met her soulmate Eugene Boisvert, and they married in May of 1960. They...

Jean Beverly Gerrity, 87 years old, passed away at The Connecticut Hospice, Branford March 1, 2024. She courageously battled cancer for the last 8 years with great care from The Yale Medical Cancer Center at Smilow. She faced this illness with a positive attitude often attending her chemo sessions requesting a seat by the nurses' station to keep up with the local "buzz." Jan (Zaccaria) Gerrity was born on December 1, 1936 in Bridgeport, CT to Alfonso Zaccaria and Ann (Piccirillo) Zaccaria. She graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT where she was captain of the Cheerleading Squad. She was a highly respected and successful Realtor for over 35 years with the memorable tag line...

Donna (Esposito) Koelle, 75, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 28, 2024. She was born July 24, 1948 in New Haven, CT, to the late Angelina and Mark Esposito. After her father's passing when she was young, her mother remarried to Peter Testa. Donna is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles Koelle, sister Peggy Esposito, sons Christopher (Laura) and Mark, grandchildren Kaylene, Nicholas, Jacob, Alexander, and Adam, and her many nieces and nephews. Opinionated and stubborn, Donna was a force to be reckoned with. She loved with all her heart and did everything passionately. She enjoyed traveling, visiting Alaska, Australia, and many more places. She was an...

Elaine Morrisey McDaniel Hoffstadt, 73, wife of the late Kevin Hoffstadt, sadly passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Wake Forest, NC. She was Born October 27, 1950. Elaine was the daughter of the late Richard H and Lorraine June Morrisey of Orange, CT. Elaine grew up in both Milford and Orange, CT. When she lived in Milford she was near Fort Trumbull Beach where she'd walk daily on hot summer days climbing down the rock wall to the beach. She graduated from Amity Sr. High School, Woodbridge, CT. She went on and continued her studies in Political Science at Mitchell College in New London, CT. then Graduated from the University of Washington. She moved back to Milford, CT. where she...

Rosalea Veronica Donahue, nee Sciortino, entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, attorney Dennis J. Donahue Jr.; their children Rosalea (Lea) Austen (Jon), Dennis III (Amy), Althea and Alexis Donahue; and grandchildren Alec (Marjorie) and Veronica Dales, Lillian Donahue McClatchey (Killian), Abigail and Patrick Donahue, Bailey Rose and Sullivan VanderVeen, and Claire and Jack Austen. Other survivors include sisters-in-law Patricia and Margie Sciortino, Suzanne Farrell, MJ O'Brien (Vincent), and several nieces and nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Dr. and Mrs. Michael V. Sciortino (Rosalea Fekete), and...

ORMOND BEACH, FL- JOLENE (SEELY) GIANNONE, 77, of Ormond Beach, FL and formerly of Ansonia and Naugatuck, CT, died in Florida on Monday, February 19, 2024 following a long battle with cancer. She was born in CT on January 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elena (Alu) Seely and was also predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Frank A. and Alicia (Lycett) Giannone; sister-in-law, Sue (Ciccone) Seely and brother-in-law, Richard Santa Maria. Jolene is survived by her loving husband of more than 50 years, Frank M. Giannone of Ormond Beach; her brother, Eugene (Skip) Seely of Naugatuck, CT; brother-in-law, David Giannone (Pam) of Port St. Lucie, FL; sisters-in-law, Sharon...

CHESHIRE- Frederick A. Stein, 83, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home in Cheshire CT. surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Marcia (Hiken) Stein. Mr. Stein was born October 13, 1940 in Waterbury, son of the late Morris and Dorothy (Krinsky) Stein. He earned a BA at Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He worked at Torrington Supply (Torrco), a plumbing and heating supply business started by his grandfather in 1917 and was President for many years. He was active in the community, volunteering at Literacy Volunteers of Waterbury and for Score. He was also on the board of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut. in...

John "Jack" W. Gill, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Joanne (Davisson) Gill. Mr. Gill was born June 22, 1930, in New Haven, son of the late John and Mary (Kay) Gill. He attended Hopkins School in New Haven and later served in the US Army stationed in Germany. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was a member of the NCAA Championship swimming team. Mr. Gill taught school in Greenfield, OH for five years before moving with his bride, Joanne, and family, back to Connecticut to teach and coach swimming at Hamden High School where he remained for 39 years. His summers were...

John (Jack) Durfee passed away peacefully at his home in Evergreen Woods, North Branford, CT with his family by his side on Sunday February 11th, 2024. He was born in Waterbury, CT April 4, 1925 to Charles P. Durfee and Beatrice Miller Durfee. He graduated from McTernan School in 1939, The Taft School in 1943 and Williams College in 1947. He fell in love with Suzanne (Sue) Cavanaugh and they were married for 59 years. Jack worked as a sales representative for 33 years at the Anaconda American Brass Co. His job took him to Waterbury, CT, Willoughby, OH, Columbus, OH, and 48 years in Pittsburgh, PA. Before children, he and Sue played golf at the Kirtland Country Club in Willoughby where he...

Virginia Ruby Griffith Prentice, 88, of Ocala, FL (formerly of Milford, CT), passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, after a brief illness at home surrounded by her family. Born in New Haven, CT in 1935, to the late Walter & Emma Griffith. She enjoyed vacationing with her husband of 69 years, reading, crocheting, listening to music especially Elvis. Most important to her were her family and friends. In addition to her husband, Nelson, she is survived by her son, Kevin Prentice (Barbara); and daughters, Cynthia Malse (Gary), Sherry O'Donnell (Robert) all of CT, Bonnie Bouffard (Daniel) of FL, and Michele Lichtenberger (Glen) of SC. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kyle...

James Martin Needham, Jr., of Wilmington, North Carolina, died on February 7, 2024, after a brief hospitalization. He was 83 years old. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sharon, and children Michael (Christy) Needham and Chrissy (Ryan) Chappell, his three grandchildren, Riley and Maxwell Needham and Theodore Chappell, his sister, Frances Needham Roethgen, his sister-in-law, Nancy (Ernie) Nesheim Brown and several nephews and a niece all who will continue to grow with love in his legacy. Preceding him in death are his parents, James and Frances Needham, of Palm Beach, Florida. A USAF veteran whose service included flying missions throughout the Vietnam War, Jim's family feels a great...

John Anthony DiStefano Jr., 69 y/o of Killingworth, CT passed away on February 4, 2024 at his home in Killingworth. John DiStefano was born to John and Carmen DiStefano on August 14, 1954 and grew up in Middletown, CT. He attended Xavier High School and Saint Joseph College in Maine. John worked as a jet engine assembler at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for 15 years. He also served in the District of Colombia (380th transportation battalion) and Connecticut Army National Guard as a tank engineer for 6 years. John is preceded in death by his father John and mother Carmen DiStefano. John is survived by his wife Donna, sons Christopher (Shontel) and Daryl (Nihayah) and two granddaughters Ka'...