All Obituaries

Sebastian John Rapuano, 91, of Northford, (aka Stephen / Steve / Uncle Do-Do) passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2023, at Mid-State Medical Center, Meriden. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie Ann (Rienzo) Rapuano, to whom he was married to for 54 years. He is survived by his daughter, Joanne Rapuano (with husband, Daryl Hicks) of Rockledge, Florida. He also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Marie Fasano & Lenore Mandato of...

Barbara Calosso, 88, of West Haven passed awaypeacefully at CT Hospice on Nov. 20, 2023. Barbara was born on February 23, 1935 to the late Antonio and Amalia Osana Calosso. She was predeceased by a brother, Henry Calosso. Barbara attended and graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in New Haven, CT. She was employed as a staff assistant in the Comptroller’s office of Southern Connecticut Telephone Company...

Entered into rest on November 24, 2023, Pedro E. Jurado Pujols, 68, of Woodbridge, CT. He was born in Caracas Venezuela on November 2, 1955, son of the late Hector Jurado and Mercedes Pujols.  Father of Gina Jurado Ifantis; grandfather of Daisy & Daphne Ifantis He is the brother of Angela Waller, Rosa Julia Jurado Pujols DeGabriel, Marina Pujols, Elba Calcano, and the late Ana Zoila Pujols, Daisy Manzueta and William Pujols.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and his...

Entered into rest on November 22, 2023, Alphonse Casanova, 81, of East Haven. Father of Alphonse Casanova Jr. (Maria). Brother of Joyce Clemente(Lawrence), Linda Varriale (Dominic) and Louis Casanova Jr. (Eva).  Also survived by his sister-in-law Susan Casanova and several grandchildren.Predeceased by his brother, John Casanova; his step- mother, Grace Sullo Casanova; and his step- father, Nino Bertini.  Born in New Haven on January 12, 1942 ,he was the son of the late  Louis...

Ann Sarno Hamilton, 85 of East Haven, entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 7, 1938, daughter of the late Andrew and Nancy Candido Sarno. She was the wife of the late Thomas Hamilton to whom she was married to for 50 years. Ann worked for the East Haven Board of Education until her retirement. She was a devout Catholic and longtime communicant  of St. Clare Church, taught CCD, was a member of the ladies guild and...

Guy A. (Sonny) Brasile, 91 of East Haven, husband of the late Grace M. Piscitelli Brasile died peacefully at home on Nov. 12, 2023; born on Dec. 22, 1931, son of the late Alfred and Mary Branca Brasile; father of  Ronald (Sue), Gary (Kyle) and Guy Brasile Jr; grandfather of Melissa, Jennifer, Amelia, and Alex; great-grandfather of Marc, Lily, Luke, Kiera and Dominic; brother of Anthony (Roseann) Brasile, the late Gerald and Alfred Brasile and Ann Raccio. Guy was a Sergeant in the US...

Entered into rest, Nov. 5, 2023, Elvira M. “Butchie” Cretella, 75, of East Haven; born March 27, 1948, daughter of the late Andrew and Ena Cawley Cretella.  She attended SCSU and worked at J. Press Co. for 15 years and later in the emergency room admitting department at the Hospital of St. Raphael for 34 years before retiring. She taught CCD at St. Bernadette’s Church for 20 years, received the St. Joseph Award and also volunteered at the Branford Community Center and...

Entered into rest, Oct. 21, 2023, Anna Affinito Curtis, age 91, of New Haven; mother of Raeanna Curtis and Raymond Curtis Jr., She was born March 2, 1933, daughter of the late Salvatore and Filomena Mormile Affinito. She had worked at Universal Distributors for several years before retiring.  Anna was predeceased by her siblings Anthony, Vincent, Ralph and Marie Affinito, Phyllis Manzi and Agnes Campano.   Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in MARESCA & SONS...

Entered into rest, Oct. 20, 2023, Josephine Antonucci,  age  101, of Shelton, formerly of Woodbridge; wife of the late Thomas Antonucci; survived by several nieces and nephews. She was born March 19,1922 daughter of the late Salvatore and Paula Garitta and was predeceased by her daughter Elizabeth and siblings Salvatore, Anthony and Vito Garitta, Maria Maresca and Jennie Midolo.   Graveside services and burial Monday at 1 p.m. in St. Bernard Cemetery, New Haven. 

Philip” Ngoc Duong was born on February 10,1947 in Nha Trang, Vietnam.  He attended military academy and in his 20’s, rose to the rank of Captain in the South Vietnamese Air Force, where he excelled as an elite fighter pilot during the Vietnam War.  Philip was renowned for his exceptional grit and courage.  He came to the United States after surviving 11 years in a labor camp as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. In the US, he earned an advanced degree in...