Our Obituaries
William J. Pastore
July 12, 1929 - January 22, 2018
William J. Pastore, age 88, of Old Saybrook, Ct. passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018 at Middletown Hospital Hospice after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Joan, his wife for 64 years, was at his bedside as were his daughter, a son, and two granddaughters. Bill was born July 12, 1929, in White Plains, NY to Joseph and Lena Pastore. He was raised in Mount Vernon, NY, received his...
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Beverly Nyman
October 20, 1923 - January 20, 2018
Beverly L. Nyman (née Turberg) of Old Saybrook, CT died peacefully on January 20, 2018 in Essex, CT at the age of 94. She died as she had lived, enveloped in grace and gratitude, filled with and surrounded by enormous love. She will always be in our hearts. We will hold the memory of her smile and try to live as she did, with gratitude every day for our many blessings.Beverly is survived by her...
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Santy Patana
January 12, 1978 - January 11, 2018
Santy Patana passed away January 11, 2018.He was born on January 12, 1978, in Laos, to parents Peng and Bouasy Patana of Old Lyme. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Vong and his wife Daraphet Touny of Old Lyme, Vahn of Norwich, Soukahn of NC, Pon and Sichanh, both of Old Lyme; nieces Abby Lynn and Monroe, and nephews Louis, Logan and Bryce.Santy was an avid sports fan and...
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Terry Louise Cowles
June 13, 1927 - January 6, 2018
OLD SAYBROOK, CT - Terry Louise Cowles, 90, died January 6, 2018. She lived at the Saye Brooke Village apartments for 12 yrs. She previously lived at Jensen's New England Village in Westbrook for 16 yrs. Terry was born in 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, the younger of two children of the late George Pierce Cowles, and Marjorie Sherman (Manning) Cowles. Remarkably, she was one of the youngest premature...
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Wendell Louis Saunders
April 13, 1941 - January 5, 2018
Wendell Louis Saunders, Sr., of Westbrook, passed away on January 5, 2018.He was born on April 13, 1941, in Gates, NC, the son of Theodore Roosevelt "Otis" Saunders and Ruth Riddick Saunders.Wendell was a man of deep faith and an active member of his church. He worked at the Lee Company for 35 years where his coworkers found his smile and easy going nature encouraging. He was a fan of the...
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Lawrence O. Moroni
August 4, 1953 - December 25, 2017
Lawrence "Lenny" O. Moroni, 64, of Westbrook, beloved husband of Cheryl Aiudi Cook, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 25, 2017. Born on August 4, 1953 in New Britain, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Lawrence F. and Helen Kobus Moroni. After watching his father build a business delivering coal and ice in New Britain , CT , Lenny went on to build a business of his own, simply by...
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Russell W. Hartt
May 14, 1938 - December 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Thomas Davis
September 13, 1942 - December 20, 2017
Thomas Edward Davis passed away on December 20, 2017 after months of illness. Tom was born on September 13, 1942 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Marjorie Ann (Quinlan) Davis and Thomas Joseph Davis. He attended Bridgeport College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree and, later, he attended the University of New Haven where he earned his Masters in Business. Although he had many jobs throughout his...
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Donna L. Downie
January 12, 1947 - December 20, 2017
Donna L M Downie (1/12/47 - 12/20/17) passed away peacefully at home on December 19th. Donna worked at R.R. Donnelly's & Sons for 25 yrs., and The Monkey Farm (Carla) for 10 yrs. Donna leaves behind her loving & loyal husband John, loving daughter Kelly (Evan Davis), sister Sheri Hanley (Peter), and sisterhood of Ladies Night. Donna also leaves scores of friends who were all loved like family....
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Amelia Nocera Cart
December 29, 1937 - December 18, 2017
Amelia Nocera Cart, of Old Saybrook, died on December 18, 2017 At Connecticut Hospice after a long illness. She was born on December 29, 1937, in Middletown, the daughter of Frank Nocera and Jenny Faraci Nocera. Amelia was the successful business owner of Highland Hall Manor and Briarcliff Manor Residential Care Facilities. Amelia is survived by her daughters, Robin Ucich and her husband Stephen...
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Veronica Lempicki
October 31, 1928 - December 16, 2017
Veronica Sobolewski Lempicki, 89 of Old Lyme, CT passed away December 16 at her home. She was lovingly known as Vera, Mom, Grandma, Gram, Gummy, Gigi and Grammy by those in her life. Born in New Britain, CT, Vera was predeceased by her husband Ted and sister Helen Chotner. She is survived by her brother Stanley Sobolewski; her children Katherine Shaughnessy (Ray), Peter Lempicki (Kathy), Susan...
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John Ellis Willson
May 4, 1929 - December 13, 2017
Dr. John E. Willson, 88, of Essex, CT, formerly of Basking Ridge, NJ, beloved husband of June (Isgate) Willson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Yale-New Haven Medical Center.Born in Scranton, PA in 1929 to the late Emerson and Helen (Eno) Willson, John graduated from Clarks Summit/Clarks Green Joint High School in Clarks Summit, PA. He earned his Bachelor's degree from...
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Ferdinand Carl Ciastko
December 21, 1931 - December 12, 2017
Mr. Ferdinand Ciastko, of Westbrook, beloved husband of 62 years to predeceased wife Dorothy Valint Ciastko died at St. Raphael Hospital Tuesday, December 12th.Mr. Ciastko was born in New York City, December 21, 1931, son of the late Joseph and Mary Witowsky Ciastko. In 1963 he moved to Westbrook and settled to raise his family. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Ciastko, Denise Ciastko...
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Stanley Rapacki
September 29, 1924 - December 6, 2017
Stanley Joseph Rapacki 93, husband of 54 years to the late Angela (Mastroluca) Rapacki and resident of Westbrook, CT. for 48 years, passed away at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Old Saybrook , CT on December 6th, 2017. He was born September 29, 1924 to the late Wallace and Pelagia "Paula" (Neski) Rapacki in Suffield, CT. He was a Sergeant of the United States Army Air Corps as an Airplane...
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David Peterson
September 16, 1932 - December 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Erica Svenson
April 13, 1945 - December 4, 2017
Erica A Svenson, known to family and friends as "Ricki" passed away suddenly on December 4, 2017. Erica was born in Englewood NJ on April 13, 1945. She was the daughter of Carl and Hedwig Svenson. Erica grew up in Chester and was a graduate of Valley Regional High School. She later settled in Ivoryton with her family and will be fondly remembered for her exceptional cooking at The...
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Amanda Lee Kryszat
October 21, 1989 - December 2, 2017
Amanda Lee Kryszat (Panda) 28 of Middletown, Ct formally of Ivoryton, Ct left this earth to be free of the pain of addiction to spread her wings and fly free. She graduated high school at valley regional class of 2007 and spent some time at Middlesex Community College. Then the music called her gypsy spirits, where she spent many years traveling and became an accomplished glass blower.She loved...
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Corc Uyar
December 26, 1950 - December 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Brian P. McNamara
November 3, 1950 - November 23, 2017
Brian P."Big Mac" McNamara 67, beloved husband for 39 years of Susan (Zielinski) McNamara passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. Brian grew up in East Hartford, CT. and spent many years living on the Connecticut shoreline relocating 2 years ago to Venice, FL. He was predeceased by his parents Francis and Florence (Dillon...
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Elsa R. Josten
October 13, 1921 - November 20, 2017
Elsa R. Josten, 96, of Old Saybrook, wife of the late Henry Josten, passed away peacefully on Monday November 20, 2017 at Apple Rehab in Old Saybrook, CT. Born in Vald, Germany on October 13, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Emma Fernholz Rehrman. Elsa was a reported at the Hartford Courant and late worked along with her husband at Curtis Johnson Publications for many years. She...
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Howard Edward Smith
July 31, 1953 - November 15, 2017
Howard Edward Smith, of Chester, beloved husband of Linda Bosnak, died on November 15, 2017 after a valiant battle with mesothelioma.He was born on July 31, 1953, in Hartford, the son of the late Harold Ellsworth Smith and Mary Kracunas Smith.Howard, a graduate of Wethersfield High School, served in US Navy, Pacific fleet, during the Vietnam War era. He was proud to be a retired Connecticut...
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Mary J. Langley
August 23, 1923 - November 12, 2017
Mary J. Langley, 94, of Old Saybrook, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 11, 2017 at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Old Saybrook. Born in Santa Maria, CA on August 23, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Ruth Young Chaffin.Mary retired from the former Echlin Automotive in Branford after 25 years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed doll...
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Eleanor Gertrude Metzendorf
July 31, 1929 - November 10, 2017
Eleanor Gertrude (Gonser) Metzendorf departed this life surrounded by her loving family on November 10th, 2017 at 9:19pm, in Mequon, WI. Eleanor was born on July 31st, 1929 in Ridgewood, NY. She attended PS 93 Elementary school and graduated from Grover Cleveland HS in 1947. After graduation she was employed by the New York Telephone Co. and married her dear friend Joseph F. Metzendorf in 1952...
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Donna Carr
September 5, 1949 - November 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Charles S. Millspaugh
May 11, 1936 - November 8, 2017
Charles S. Millspaugh Jr.(Stubby) 81,passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Born in New Haven, CT. on May 11,1936, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian(Olsen) Millspaugh. He grew up in Old Saybrook, CT and graduated from Old Saybrook High School where he played soccer, basketball and baseball, earning The Athlete of the Year upon...
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Julie Rhodes Purvis
May 18, 1959 - October 25, 2017
Julie Rhodes-Purvis died surrounded by her family at Middlesex Hospital on October 25th, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 58 years old. Julie was born on May 18, 1959 in Hartford, CT. She was the daughter of the late Elton and Dorothy Rhodes. A life-long resident of Old Saybrook, she graduated from Old Saybrook Senior High School in 1977 and from Connecticut College in...
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Robert M. Staib
March 9, 1932 - October 23, 2017
Robert M. Staib, 85, of Old Saybrook, beloved husband of Betty Coburn Staib, passed away on Monday October 23, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Hartford, CT on March 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Harry and Sarah McDermott Staib.Bob retired in 1997 from Saybrook Oil as a service technician after thirty years. He was an avid gardener and built beautiful bird houses, which he sold to...
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Bonnie A. Looney
September 16, 1942 - October 22, 2017
Middletown- Bonnie M. Looney (nee Kessell), of Westbrook, Connecticut passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the age of 75. Bonnie was born on September 16, 1942, the daughter of Walter and Edith Kessell and sister to John Kessell of Nevada. Bonnie attended Valley Regional High School and graduated in 1960. She was employed for twenty years as a Clerk for the Old Saybrook Post Office. Bonnie...
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Kathryn M. Moisa
April 27, 1956 - October 14, 2017
Kathryn Mary Moisa of Old Saybrook passed away peacefully at her home on October 14th, 2017, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Kathy was born in New Britain on April 27, 1956, daughter of Eleanor Moisa and the late Stanley Moisa. Kathy was a 1974 Graduate of Old Saybrook High School. At the time of her death Kathy was employed as the Business Office Manager by Soundings...
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Donald Milton Clark
August 17, 1926 - October 12, 2017
Donald Milton Clark Sr. formerly of North Port, Fl and Longmeadow, MA. Born on August 17, 1926 to Mabel S. Clark and Harry A. Clark. Donald died on October 12, 2017 and was the last living sibling of his large family of 8 children.He proudly served in the US Navy and Seabees in WWII in the European and Asiatic theater.He was a partner in the HA Clark and Sons builders in Longmeadow MA for many...
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Kim E. Gregory
May 20, 1962 - October 11, 2017
Kim Ellen Gregory, 55, of Westbrook, CT passed away peacefully on October 11, 2017 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her family. Kim was born on May 20, 1962 in Hempstead, NY. She grew up in Old Saybrook and later moved to Westbrook. She was predeceased by her mother Ellen Passanesi, her step-father Joseph Passanesi, and her father Benjamin Gregory. She is survived by her sisters and brother,...
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Robert Morse Bowker
May 23, 1956 - October 11, 2017
Robert Morse Bowker Jr, 61, of Old Saybrook, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday October 11, 2017. Born in Worcester, MA on May 23, 1956, he was the son of Jeane Fiske Bowker of Old Saybrook and the late Robert M. Bowker Sr.Bob loved the outdoors, he spent many hours fishing along Long Island sound. He also enjoyed collecting antiques. Bob was always about helping others, he was a good...
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Beverly Mary Whalen
April 6, 1938 - October 6, 2017
Beverly Mary Whalen, of Old Saybrook, and formerly of South Windsor and East Hartford, passed away on October 6, 2017 in New Haven.She was born on April 6, 1938, in Manchester, NH, the daughter of John and Pauline (Goode) Coulombe. Beverly was the widow of William C. Whalen, Sr. who died in 1980.Beverly was an active member of the local community, volunteering at the Saybrook Food Pantry, The...
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Oscar Albert Shippee
October 26, 1968 - October 4, 2017
Oscar Shippee,48, passed away surrounded by family on October 4, 2017 after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Oscar was born October 26, 1968 on the US Air Force base in Madrid, Spain and while he grew up in numerous places Old Saybrook was his home for the past 25 years. He loved the town and was especially proud of becoming a volunteer member of the Old Saybrook Fire Department....
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Joanne O. Schrang
September 5, 1928 - October 4, 2017
Joanne O. Schrang, of Old Saybrook and formerly of Old Lyme and Stamford, passed away on October 4, 2017.She was born on September 5, 1928, in Long Island City, NY, the daughter of Andrew and Marie Antoinette (Sohmer) Ostendorf.Joanne was the widow of Richard George Schrang. Joanne was a retired chemical engineer formerly employed at United Nuclear and CBS Labs in Stamford. She is survived by...
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Louis F. Fiorelli
April 22, 1914 - October 1, 2017
Louis F. Fiorelli Sr., longtime Old Saybrook resident and former Main Street businessman, died peacefully at home on October 1. He was 103 years old. He leaves his children and their spouses, Louis "Skip" Fiorelli Jr. and his partner Linda Santangelo of Essex, Patricia Fiorelli and her husband, John Newton of Newburyport, Mass., and Mary Fiorelli and her husband Dennis Doherty, of...
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Teri A. Bennett
November 23, 1964 - September 29, 2017
Teri Ann (Kruppenbach) Bennett, age 52, a resident of Old Saybrook since 1998, unexpectedly passed away September 29th at Middlesex Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness, with her family at her side. Teri was born on November 23, 1964 in Reading, PA. Her parents Esther (Terry) and the late Heister Kruppenbach resided in Knauers, PA before moving to Old Saybrook, CT in 1965. She graduated from...
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Robyn McKenney
August 18, 1964 - September 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Kenneth K. Klein
May 21, 1924 - September 10, 2017
Kenneth K. Klein, of Old Saybrook, CT, passed away after a long illness on September 10, 2017 in Old Saybrook at the age of 93. Ken was born in New Orleans, LA. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1947 as a naval aviator in the Pacific Theater of War and in the Naval Reserve from 1948 -1967.He enjoyed a career as an engineer for Shell Oil, specializing in Exploration and Production and as...
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Raymond V. Collins
January 19, 1942 - September 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Raymond V. Collins
January 19, 1942 - September 1, 2017
On September 1st 2017, Raymond V Collins Jr. of Old Saybrook, (formerly of West Haven) peacefully cast off his lines for the last time, surrounded by his loving family.Born on January 19, 1942 to the late Raymond Sr. and Mildred (Holm), Ray was raised in WestHaven, graduating from West Haven High School. He was predeceased by his brother Brian.A veteran of the US Coast Guard, Ray enjoyed a...
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Patrick Brinkley
December 5, 1940 - August 31, 2017
Patrick Brinkley, 77, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Gladeview Rehabilitation & Health Care in Old Saybrook. He leaves behind his son, Patrick Brinkley; daughter, Priscilla Brinkley; his grandchildren, Brandon, Noah, and Aiden; brother, Kenneth Brinkley and wife Judith; sister, Mary Bauer and husband Walter; sister, Jean Spicer and husband Dirck. He also left behind...
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Joshua Tucker Winslow
May 18, 1986 - August 31, 2017
Joshua Tucker Winslow, 31, affectionately known as "Joshy Bear", passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital with family and loved ones by his side. He was tragically injured while enjoying one of his favorite activities, spending time in and around the water. Josh enjoyed one last dive and will forever be remembered by family and friends as a lover of all things beach...
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Rosemary Naples
December 8, 1936 - August 27, 2017
Rosemary (Powers) Naples, 80, of Old Saybrook passed away peacefully after a long illness at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Born in Valhalla, NY on December 8, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William Powers and Eleanor Cullman. She lived in Old Saybrook for the past 55 years.She was a true artist in her own right who captivated such beauty with wood...
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Margaret Pichnarcik
October 23, 1923 - August 25, 2017
Margaret "Peggy" Pichnarcik, of Clermont, FL, and formerly of Westbrook, died on August 25, 2017, in Florida.She was the widow of John Pichnarcik who died in 1995.Mrs. Pichnarcik is survived by her daughters Peggy Ludwig and Joan Seidman.
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Anna Ianniello
September 30, 1939 - August 13, 2017
Anna, age 77, passed away August 13th surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manhattan, NY, on September 30, 1939. She was the widow of Robert Ianniello. Anna met and married her husband Robert in Brooklyn and started a family before moving to Old Saybrook, Connecticut in 1964. She enjoyed reading, gardening, feeding and watching the birds as well as tending to her house plants, and...
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Alexandra Eva Powitz
March 4, 1949 - August 12, 2017
Alexandra Eva Powitz, 68, beloved wife of Dr. Robert W. Powitz, passed away on August 12th. Eva was born in Liverpool, England and grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She became a proud United States citizen in 1999. She graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa and was awarded a Diploma in Education from Althouse College of Education, University of Western Ontario. She held several...
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Robert Howard Downey
December 20, 1942 - August 12, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Paul Carney
September 6, 1952 - July 26, 2017
Paul R. Carney, 64, of Westbrook died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Moodus. He was born in Yonkers, NY on September 6, 1952 to the late Arthur Carney and Jean (Myers) Carney. He grew up in both Yonkers and Westbrook and attended Roosevelt High School. During the 70's and 80's Paul was a well-known pianist along the Connecticut shoreline and entertained tens thousands of people with his...
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Audrey B. Greenwood
April 26, 1928 - July 16, 2017
Audrey B. Greenwood, 89, of Old Saybrook died Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Middletown surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Hartford on April 26,1928. Audrey spent her early years in East Hartford and Hartford before hopping on a bus to California to marry her Navy husband, Raymond E. Greenwood, to whom she was married to for 68 years and by whom she is survived. Audrey, with...
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Paul J. Dubuc
August 13, 1934 - July 10, 2017
Paul "Papa" Dubuc, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2017 in his home in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Paul was born in Sharon, New York on August 13, 1934 to the late Romeo and Albertine Dubois Dubuc. He was one of five children and is survived by his sister Laurette and his brother Joseph Edward. His brothers Norman and Maurice preceded his death. Paul served honorably in the United...
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Corinne C. Dailey
December 16, 1931 - July 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Charles Willis McCallum
June 10, 1942 - July 3, 2017
Charles Willis McCallum, 75 years of age, transitioned into eternal rest July 3rd, 2017 at Inova Alexandria Hospital.Charles was born June 10, 1942 in Robeson County, Maxton, North Carolina to the late Ophelia (Snipes) McCallum and Edward McCallum. He was the younger of two children; his sister Betty L. McDaniel preceded him in death. Charles graduated R.R. Dean School in Maxton, North Carolina....
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Louis A. Barretta
February 26, 1941 - July 1, 2017
Louis A. Barretta, of Old Saybrook, died on July 1, 2017.He was born on February 26, 1941, in New Haven, the son of Giacomo and Antoinette Barretta.Louis graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1959 and earned an associate's degree from Quinebaug Valley Community College. He worked at United Nuclear and was later employed by the Old Saybrook Board of Education and 9 Town Transit. His favorite...
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Helmut Bieber
May 17, 1931 - June 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Anne M. Troy
October 11, 1947 - June 29, 2017
Mrs. Anne Michelle Troy (née Ahearn) died peacefully in her home in Old Saybrook, CT on Thursday, June 29th at the age of 69.Anne is survived by her sons Christian Troy (and his wife Larissa Troy and their children Charlie and Arabella Troy), Edwin Troy (and his wife Amanda Troy and their son Tommy Troy), and William Troy.Anne was born on October 11, 1947 in Sea Cliff, New York to Mary and...
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William Hugh Fitch
April 16, 1939 - June 18, 2017
William H Fitch, 78, of Old Saybrook, the son of the late Hugh R Fitch and Esther L Swallen, passed away peacefully at home on a Sunday June 18th, 2017. Bill was born April 16, 1939 in Englewood, NJ. He loved to ride his motorcycle, travel and spend time with family and friends. Bill was an active member of the Congregational Church in Westbrook. Bill served in the US Marine Corps. He was a...
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Henry E. Josten
April 23, 1923 - June 17, 2017
Henry E. Josten 94, husband of Elsa (Reahrman) of Old Saybrook, CT. passed away Saturday June 17, 2017 at Bridebrook Health and Rehab. in Niantic, CT. Henry was born April 23, 1923 in Germany to the late Erich and Antonie (Schultes) Josten. He attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. Henry was the owner and Managing Editor of Curtis Johnson Publication, which published weekly newspapers...
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Francis Robert McGuinness
March 16, 1919 - June 16, 2017
McGuinness, Francis R. of Old Saybrook died Friday, June 16, 2017. Francis, son of the late Arthur and Catherine (Fletcher) McGuinness was born in New York City on March 16, 1919, attended private schools in New York and received his Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in June 1940. While working for Consolidated Edison, he attended Graduate School...
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Guido Falivene
July 4, 1939 - June 15, 2017
Guido Falivene, Sr., of Westbrook, died on June 15, 2017.He was born on July 4, 1939, in Italy, the son of Michelangelo Falivene and Giussipina Fiore.Guido loved work, good food, fancy cars and his family. He came to the United States in the early 60's. He spoke little English and had even less money. His intent was to work for a year and return home. Instead, he met a beautiful Irish girl...
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John J. Delucco
November 15, 1924 - June 10, 2017
John J "Jack" DeLucco, Sr. 92, of Westbrook, husband of the late Angela "Babe" (Mascolo) DeLucco passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at a celebration for his granddaughter, Morgan, on the eve of her wedding. He was born in Hartford on Nov. 15, 1924 to the late Thomas DeLucco, Sr. and Josephine (Erico) DeLucco. Jack was a lifelong resident of Newington...
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M. Jeanette Middlebrook
May 22, 1929 - June 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Barbara Ann Johnson
June 6, 1944 - May 26, 2017
Barbara Ann Johnson, of Old Saybrook and formerly of Clinton, died on May 26, 2017 in Old Saybrook.She was born on June 6, 1944, in Florida, the daughter of David Comey, and Lucinda Glover Comey.She was the widow of Jack Edward Johnson, Sr.Mrs. Johnson was formerly employed at Chesebrough Ponds and more recently at RR Donnelley.Mrs. Johnson is survived by her sons David Johnson of Clinton and...
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Joseph Paul Spatt
March 30, 1935 - May 23, 2017
Joseph Paul Spatt 82, Husband of Elaine P. Spatt, since 1957 of Old Saybrook CT passed away Tuesday May 23, 2017 at his home after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Joseph was born March 30, 1935 in Hartford CT to his late parents' Frank and Frances(Vasquez) Spatt previously residing in Old Saybrook CT. He graduated and attended Trinity College and earned a bachelors degree in...
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Sylvia M. Schmitt
March 17, 1923 - May 21, 2017
Sylvia Marie Schmitt passed away peacefully on Sunday May 21, 2017 at the age of 94 in Middlesex Hospital with her family by her side. She was born March 17, 1923 in Meriden CT to William Del Giorno and Ann (Vuolo) Del Giorno. Sylvia graduated from Connecticut Teachers College in New Britian CT and started teaching business subjects, accounting and typing at Laurel Business College.Later she...
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David G. Lawless
June 5, 1944 - May 20, 2017
David Gerard Lawless of Ivoryton, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2017, looking forward to the birth of his grandson and happy that his boat was in the water. He is beloved and will be greatly missed by his family, Beatrix E. Lawless, Evie C. Shollar, Maxwell D.S. Shollar; Susan L. Shollar, David S. Lawless, Fredda Lawless, Laddie Lawless, Michael Shollar, Catherine M. Snyder,...
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Margaret Mary Dunne
October 20, 1932 - May 20, 2017
Margaret M. Dunne passed away peacefully at her home in Old Saybrook on Saturday, May 20, 2017, surrounded by her family. Margaret is survived by her husband, William J. Dunne and her five children, Michael (Dana) Old Saybrook, CT, David (Peggy) Yonkers, NY, John (Karen) Auburn, NY, Sheila Old Saybrook, CT and Lynda (Mike) Cornwall, NY.Margaret is also survived by her sixteen grandchildren,...
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Irene Rouleau
June 14, 1929 - May 16, 2017
Irene Rouleau, of Moodus, died on May 16, 2017, in Middletown.She was born on June 14, 1929, in Portage Lake, Maine, the daughter of Charles and Eva Paridis Roy.Services are private.
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Jeannette Clara Cotter
April 11, 1922 - May 15, 2017
Jeannette Clara Cotter (Bonneton) born 95 years ago in Eastern France passed away peacefully at home in Old Lyme CT on May 15, 2017.Jeannette led a very active life which got started when studying for a Baccalaureate in Philosophy in Paris on June 15,1943 she was interrupted by the rapid entrance of the Wehrmacht in the Capital that day. She left Paris within the hour heading homeward East only...
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Richard T. SHERIDAN
December 29, 1920 - May 13, 2017
Richard T (Dick) Sheridan, 96, widower of Ann (Graham) Sheridan of Old Saybrook CT, died peacefully on May 13, 2017 at his home with his daughters by his side. Richard was born Dec. 29, 1920 the son of Andrew T and Regina (Kelly) Sheridan in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended and graduated from St. Thomas Military Academy in St. Paul, MN. and enlisted in the Army Airforce during WWII. He was...
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John J. Horan
February 13, 1934 - May 2, 2017
John J. Horan died peacefully at his home on May 2 from AML. He was born February 13, 1934, in New York, N.Y., to Margaret (Nagengast) and Thomas F. Horan. John is survived by his wife, Trudy; their children, Liza and Gardner; and Gardner's wife, Rachel, and their children, Kallie and Jack. He is survived also by his daughter from a previous marriage, Jeanne Bearden, and her daughters,...
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Evelyne Dall Miller
July 7, 1940 - May 2, 2017
Dr. Evelyne Dall Miller, 76, of Old Saybrook, CT passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2017. Born in Falkirk, Scotland, to James Martin and May Crichton Miller, Evelyne graduated with a medical degree from the University of Glasgow in 1964. In 1972, she immigrated to the United States and continued her medical career, which spanned over fifty years. She retired as a general practitioner from Backus...
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Richard P. Voigt
June 5, 1935 - May 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Tanya Helen Kuehne
April 28, 2017
Tanya Helen Kuehne, of Westbrook, died on April 28, 2017 in New Haven.She was born on December 16, 1927, in Providence, RI, the daughter of Cyril B. Harcourt and Mary (Christian) Harcourt.Services are private.
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Elizabeth Halsted
August 20, 1952 - April 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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Eric Andrew Drager
February 16, 1964 - April 26, 2017
Eric Andrew "Andy" Drager, 53 passed away on April 24, 2017. He was the son of E. Marjorie (Leedham) and Dr. Lloyd D Drager Jr. of Old Saybrook CT. He was born in Middletown CT on February 16, 1964 and lived in Old Saybrook Ct most of his life. He leaves behind two brothers Llyod Douglas "Doug" and Phillip Daniel "Dan" Drager and predeceased by his brother Richard Roome.Andy...
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Jane S. Griffin
April 23, 1922 - April 24, 2017
Jane S. Griffin (Slattery), age 95, a long-time resident of Old Saybrook, CT, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on April 24, 2017 after a brief illness with family by her side. She was born April 23, 1922 in Hartford, CT to the late Marshall and Marguerite Slattery.She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Griffin to whom she was married on June 29,...
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Marjorie Pfeffer
April 9, 1946 - April 20, 2017
Marjorie Maguder Pfeffer, beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed into life eternal on April 20, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Viola (Barnack) Maguder. Marge was born on April 9, 1946 in New Haven, CT. She graduated from Francis T. Maloney High School in Meriden, CT. in 1964. She received her B.S. degree in Education from...
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Shirley Roscoe
May 10, 1929 - April 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, CT.
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William R. DAVIS
August 9, 1925 - March 31, 2017
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William R. DAVIS
August 9, 1925 - March 31, 2017
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William Steigleder
July 13, 1940 - March 28, 2017
William Steigleder, of Old Saybrook, died on March 28, 2017.He was born on July 13, 1940, in New Haven, the son of Arthur and Emma Steigleder.William was employed at UPS for 22 years. After leaving UPS, he was the owner/manager of the Romora Bay Club, Harbour Island, Bahamas. He was an avid swimmer, runner, and biker. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed living in Marco Island, FL, and restoring...
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Debra McIntyre
October 31, 1953 - March 13, 2017
Debra (Oelschlagel) McIntyre, 63, of Old Saybrook passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 13. Debbie was born in Westbrook, CT to the late Herbert and Kathleen Oelschlagel. After graduating from Westbrook High School, Debbie married her high school sweetheart and they started their journey to live happily ever after. Over their 44 years of marriage they lived in Montana, Virginia...
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Stephen A. Pogonelski
August 26, 1943 - March 10, 2017
Stephen A. Pogonelski of Old Saybrook died on March 10, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in New Haven on August 26,1943 to the late Stephen and May (Orzechowski) Pogonelski. He was the loving husband of Carlene Johnson Pogonelski. He leaves two sons Todd Pogonelski and his wife Christine of Middletown and Chad Pogonelski and his fiancé Emily Randall of...
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Evelyn E. Frolander
April 12, 1930 - March 9, 2017
Overland Park, KS - Evelyn Elizabeth Frolander, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Evelyn was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born April 12th, 1930 in New London, CT to Leah (LaBrie) Hamilton and Thomas Hamilton, she was the youngest of six children. Evelyn grew up and attended school in New London, where she married Frank J. Perry on April 12th, 1947....
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Shirley June Thayer
October 22, 1924 - March 5, 2017
Our beloved mom and nana, Shirley S. Thayer, 92, of 6 Cook Terrace, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, after a brief illness. She passed in the presence of her son and daughter-in-law at Madison House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter H. Thayer, in 1990.Mrs. Thayer was born in New Haven, CT., October 22, 1924, and lived in Clinton before moving to...
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Louis Brechman
November 2, 1916 - March 1, 2017
Louis Brechman was born in Williamsburg, New York - a grand old neighborhood of Brooklyn - on November 2, 1916. Louis had fond memories of growing up there with his sisters Thelma and Ruth and his parents, Abraham and Ethel. It's where he met his many lifelong friends while still in Junior High. Louis graduated from Brooklyn College, where he studied geology and considered a career as an...
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Mary Ronzo
April 27, 1924 - February 23, 2017
Mary (Tonon) Ronzo, age 92, of Southington, and formerly of Old Saybrook, passed away on February 23, 2017 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford, with family by her side. Mary was born on April 27, 1924 to the late Augusta (Fiorot) and John Tonon. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony J. Ronzo and eight brothers and sisters. Mary began her career as a cashier at the Connecticut Light &...
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Grace Blair
July 5, 1930 - February 18, 2017
Grace M. Blair, 86, of Old Saybrook, passed away on February 18, 2017 in Middletown, Connecticut.Grace was born in White Plains, New York to Alan and Grace Abbott Mercer on July 5, 1930. She attended White Plains High School and graduated in 1948. She went on to earn a degree in Education from The State University of New York, New Paltz. She co-owned and operated Stewart's Market in Old Greenwich...
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Gregory D. Sacatos
March 13, 1948 - February 18, 2017
Gregory Dean Sacatos, 68, died February 18, 2017 with his loving family at his side. Despite seven long years of increasing disability and pain from Parkinson's, he retained his dignity and strength. Long after he was supposed to be in a wheelchair or bedridden, Greg careened about the house with only one hand on his walker falling over and over again, but always getting up to propel himself...
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James Muller
March 12, 1923 - February 15, 2017
James Muller of Old Saybrook, died peacefully on February 15, 2017. He was age 93.He joins his wife Claire and son Jimmy in eternal life in Heaven.Jim was a Hartford Firefighter, retiring in 1969.He loved the beach and spent many a day there listing to the Boston Red Sox.Jim leaves his loving family, daughters Patty Tryon and Karen Dunham, and their husbands, Jim Tryon and Richard Dunham; three...
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Lynn M. Healy
July 22, 1944 - February 13, 2017
Lynn M Healy, 72, of Uncas Trail, Old Saybrook passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 13 in Middletown with her son by her side. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Frances (Groth) Healy. Ms. Healy was a graduate of Old Saybrook, High School. She was later employed at Malloy's Five and Dime and Red Rocket Merchandising until retiring. She was an avid quilter...
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Evelyn B. Sokolowski
June 9, 1924 - February 12, 2017
Evelyn Budney Sokolowski, 92, of Ivoryton, and formerly of Old Saybrook, passed sway at Connecticut Hospice in Branford on Sunday, February 12th, with her daughter Trudy holding her hand. She was born on June 9, 1924, in Ivoryton, the daughter of Lillian and Louis Budney. She leaves behind her daughter Trudy Sokolowski-Holliday of Killingworth; the joys of her life, grandsons Aaron Holliday of...
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Barbara W. Johnston
September 22, 1924 - February 10, 2017
Barbara W. Johnston 92, died peacefully at home with her family by herside in her daughter's home in Medway, Massachusetts on February 10,2017. Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jesse E. G.Johnston Sr. She was born in Ivoryton, CT, on September 22, 1924 toGrace B. Way and Henry M. L. Way. Barbara was a native of OldSaybrook, CT and graduated from Old Saybrook High School class...
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Joanne Therese Garvey
May 28, 1930 - February 9, 2017
Joanne Therese Garvey, née Tanguay, 86, of Old Saybrook, CT, passed away February 9, 2017 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Joanne enjoyed her last days looking out over Long Island Sound with family and friends by her side. Joanne was born in Springfield, MA, to Armand and Agnes (née Barry) Tanguay, and graduated from Cathedral High School. Joanne is predeceased by her husband,...
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