All Obituaries

Rosaura Roman Lopez, born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, June 25, 1936, died unexpectedly at home, at the age of 84. Rosa was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many. When she wasn’t working hard, she enjoyed spending time with family and playing dominoes. She was a phenomenal woman with so much love to give and truly the heart of our family. We will miss her dearly. Rosa is predeceased by her parents, most of her siblings, and Jose Lopez (Cheo), her life-partner. She is survived by...

Michael Simone Giglio,86 passed away peacefully with family by his side overlooking the ocean in Branford July 14, 2020. Michael was born on July 29, 1933 in New Haven Connecticut to the late Mickey and Lucy Giglio. A graduate of Boardman Trade school and New Haven College he devoted his career of 47 years to the FCD Corporation, starting  as a draftsman and retiring the Vice President of project management. He was an avid Yankee fan and loved everything baseball as well as UCONN...

Vesta M. Smith, 91, of Northford, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home July 10, 2020, of natural causes. She was born to the late Edson and Jennie Harrington, July 6, 1929, in Ripton, Vermont. She married Lyman Smith in 1950 and just celebrated their 70th anniversary on January 7th. They lived together in Windsor, Vermont for eight years before relocating to Connecticut. Vesta raised her four children in Northford and worked part-time at the Community Nursery School in town. Always...

Entered into rest at home, June 20, 2020, Paul Yashenko, 76, of New Haven; beloved father of Justin, Jordan and Jared Yashenko; born June 6, 1944, son of the late Anthony and Eleanor Yaskenko. Paul graduated Rutgers University in 1966 and earned his Masters in Psycology at Southern Connectut State University. He devoted his  life to education for 40 years as a History teacher at North Haven High School and later a Guidance Counselor at Amity Regioinal Junior High School in Bethany. He...

Entered into rest, suddenly on June 14, 2020, Ann  Patricia  Santarcangelo Chouinard, 63 of Wallingford; beloved wife of Paul Chouinard; sister of Anthony M. Santarcangelo, Paul (Ellen) R. Santarcangelo and the late Peter M. Santarcangelo; aunt of Eric DeWitt and Kristina Santarcangelo; born March 17, 1957 daughter of the late Pasquale and Anna Rapino Santarcangelo. Ann worked as an Operations Expert at Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Sheild. She enjoyed traveling and the company of her...

Tommasina (Tommie) Iannuzzi Gambardella, 83 of Milford, CT peacefully passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, surrounded by her loving children Mary Gambardella , Ann Gambardella, Alphonse Gambardella (Colleen) and Thomas Gambardella. Tommie was born on September 19, 1936 in New Haven to her beloved parents,  the late Pasquale and Palma (Sola) Iannuzzi.   Valedictorian of her class at Boardman Trade School and a talented seamstress, she had a job waiting for her at Malley’s...

Edith "Irene" Alfano, 92, of New Haven, peacefully entered into heaven, after a long illness, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Meriden Center. Irene was born in New Haven on May 22, 1928. She spent her entire life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Irene was predeceased by her loving husband, Anthony V. Alfano and her brother John J. Houde. She will be sadly missed by her daughter and grandchildren. Janey and her husband Jose Santiago Sr. of Wallingford; her...

Entered into rest, May 20, 2020, Carmela "Millie" Lembo, 79, of East Haven, CT; beloved sister of Rosemarie Lembo and Barbara (Anthony) Consolo; also survived by 2 nieces, 2 grandnieces and 2 grandnephews. Millie was born July 6, 1940, daughter of the late James and Carmela Penta Lembo and was graduate of Hillhouse H.S. class of 1958.   Funeral services and burial were privately held in All Saints Cemetery.  MARESCA & SONS FUNERAL HOME 592 Chapel St. is in charge of...

Anna Harapyo, 93, of New Haven,CT passed away on May11,2020. She was the mother of the late Ricardo Harapyo, Sr. She leaves behind 3 grand children Ricardo Harapyo, Jr. ,Tania Harapyo, and  Anthony Harapyo, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. Anna lived a full happy life always taking care of her family. Graveside services  with immediate family members  will be held at All Saints Cemetery ,North Haven CT. on Thursday May 14, 2020 at 11 A.M.   

Custodio Arturo Mesquita, 83(Vo Vo) Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on May 6, 2020, after a brief illness. Born in Setubal, Portugal on March 22, 1937, he immigrated with his wife and two children   to New Haven, Ct in July 1978, he worked for HB Ives for over 35 years, before retiring.  He was a commercial fisher man in his younger years in Portugal , he was a very  hard worker , an avid gardener and loved to go crabbing , he was a quiet ,...