All Obituaries

Milton R Cohen, 93, recently of Queens NY, died quietly with family by his side on January 18, 2024. The son of Adolph and Rose Cohen, he was born May 26, 1930, in Hartford CT, and grew up above the Madison Avenue Market on Kibbe Street. He attended Hartford Public High School and earned degrees at Syracuse University and University of Michigan. In 1953, the US Army drafted him and served 3 years; he would later say that those were some of his happiest years. Afterwards, he began a...

Robert A. Fasanella, 65, passed away peacefully at his home in New Ipswich, NH on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was born October 16, 1958, in New Haven, Connecticut to parents Marion. (Henry) and Rocko Fasanella. Bob’s early years were spent fishing with his father, rooting for the Yale football team and ski trips with his older brother George. Summers were for swimming at The Paugusett Club with his buddies and time on his mother’s family farm in upstate NY. Thus, was...

Michael Timothy Jordan, 51, passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1973 in Hendersonville, North Carolina then moved to Florence, South Carolina where he grew up with countless family and friends. He was a loving son, brother, friend, and father to 3. He graduated from West Florence High School and then with his Bachelors and MBA from Limestone College. He spent the past 8 years working for Hospice facilities, most recently for Affinity Care of Connecticut, and in his free...

As I lay in eternal sleep, think of me being at peace on April 16, 2024, Elijah Isiah Santiago, 28 of Hamden; born in New Haven Oct. 29, 1995. He was an iron worker for Local 424. Elijah loved to spend time with his family, loved our Sunday dinners, loved being around his cousins and singing karaoke. He loved to watch UFC boxing and his job.    He is survived by his fiance Kristen Nieves, sons Elijah Isiah Santiago, Jr. and Jayceon Nieves, his mother Sylvia Roseann Avila (Arthur...

Dr. Jibrin Ebun Musa was a dedicated father, beloved  husband, and loyal friend who passed away at the age of 66 on April 9, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family and close friends at the end of his battle with cancer.  Jibrin was a kind, gentle soul who will be remembered as a selfless giver. He migrated to America in the 70s from the Jokun dynasty in Nyita, Taraba state, Nigeria. After receiving his undergrad degree at University of Hartford,...

Entered into rest, April 10, 2024, Mario A. Gambardella, 98, of Orange; husband of the late Gloria DeSheen Gambardella; father of Paul Gambardella; grandfather of Joshua Paradiso, Rebekkah and Adam Gambardella; great- grandfather of Aiden, Brandon and Hazel also survived by several nieces and nephews; born in New Haven April 26, 1925, son of the late Francesco and Maryanne Carrano Gambardella, he was predeceased by sons Mark Gambardella and Cliff Ferry and  brothers Frank, Ralph,...

Rena (Ghirardini) Grillo, 103, of Ashlar Village Wallingford, formerly of Hamden, passed away March 29, 2024.  She was the devoted wife of Louis J. Grillo for 72 years before he passed in 2018.  Rena was born June 15, 1920, to Frederico and Gaetana (Midolo) Ghirardini in New Haven and is predeceased by her siblings, Mary Rocco, Carmel Mele, Angelo, Gus, Fred and Bill Ghirardini, Gene Girard and Ellen Gabinelle.  Rena’s close family included 16 nephews and nieces, their...

Delia Manning, age 78 of New Haven, CT left to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Friday, March 15th, 2024. Delia was born in New Haven, CT, on  Aug.. 16, 1945, daughter of the late Edwin and Elizabeth Hardy. She was also predeceased by her brother, Chick Hardy. She worked at Warner Lambert in Milford, CT as an administrative assistant for many years. She was a lifelong member of Girlfriend’s Incorporated. She enjoyed catching up with her friends, going out to eat, reading...

Richard J. DeFalco, age 76, of Plymouth, MA, passed away on March 14, 2024, at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA. He was born on April 28, 1947, in New Haven, CT, the son of the late Salvatore and Marie (Astorino) DeFalco who resided in Hamden, CT. Richard graduated from Hamden High School and from the University of Connecticut. He received undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science and Business Administration. In addition, he earned his credentials in education and...

Robert Joseph Daudier, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, 41 years young passed away in New Haven, CT on Friday March 1, 2024. Robert is survived by his loving mother, Laurie D'Agostino and stepfather. Neil Gilliland and Father Daniel Daudier and stepmother Kathy Daudier, stepsisters Aimee and Jennifer, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. He was born in Queens New York Dec. 15, 1982. Robert was a 2001 graduate of Croton Harmon High School in New York.  He recently moved to...