All Tributes - West Haven & North Branford, CT

Judith (Judy) Ann Heffernan, née Simiola, age 74, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford with her family by her side. Judy was born on October 26, 1947, in New Haven to the late Carmine Simiola and Julia Giordano Simiola. She moved to West Haven at an early age, attended St. Mary’s High School, and graduated from Quinnipiac University in 1969. She worked for the West Haven Board of Education as a paraprofessional for most...

Allan James Keyser, known to all as Jim, age 80, passed away peacefully in New Haven CT. He was born in Norwalk, CT on March 11, 1941 to the late F. Allan and Theresa ( Miller) Keyser. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the proud owner and operator of The Pewter Mug Restaurant in Naples, Florida which he opened in 1970. Jim is survived by his brother Christopher Keyser and sister-in-law Lynne Keyser of Guilford, CT and his children, Victoria Keyser of Chatham VA, Kylie...

Jenita "Jenny"  Beckford, age 67, of West Haven, CT entered into eternal life on July 22, 2021 from natural causes. Jenita was born on May 12, 1954 in Hanover, Jamaica. Proceeded in death are Jenita's parents. Jenita is survived by her two sisters, Derita Beckford of St. Catherine, Jamaica and Palceta Warner of Bloomfield, NJ. She also is survived by 4 nieces and 2 nephews. Jenita was a loving and caring person and will be missed.  A brief memorial service for...

Louis G. Biehl, age 93, of North Branford passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Aaron Manor in Chester, Connecticut. He was born in West Haven on April 30, 1928 to the late Paul and Anna (Shubert) Biehl. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Air Mechanic before he was honorably discharged in 1947. He would later work as the superintendent at Armstrong Rubber Company in manufacturing, retiring in 1990. Louis is predeceased by his wife of 70 years Elizabeth...

     Charles J. Daley, 58, of West Haven, husband of Jaime Wagner, passed away on January 19,2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born on August 18,1963 in New Haven. He was the son of the late Thomas F and Shirley J. (Steele) Daley. He was predeceased  by his former wife Diana Lintott-Daley. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Leon, Thomas, and Robert Daley.      Charlie was an avid New York Yankee, Boston Celtics, New York Islanders and Giants...

Rob A. Prior, age 59, of West Haven entered into Heaven on January 9, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Lisa Prior.  Rob as born in New Haven, CT on August 1, 1962 to the late Frederick and Charlotte (Smith) Prior. Rob worked as a commercial and residential carpet installer for 35 years.  He loved motorcycles, fishing, music and playing his guitar. In addition to his loving wife, Lisa, he is survived by his brothers Fred Prior, Lenny (Dawn) Prior, Michael (Barbara) Prior,...

A devoted wife and beloved mother, Edith Maturo former resident of Orange, Connecticut and Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on Monday December 20, 2021, after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Sofia and Carmine Altieri of New Haven, Connecticut where Edith was born. Sister of the late Vincent J. Altieri, Theresa DePetto, and Viola Altieri. Edith was the wife of predeceased husband Antonio Maturo former president of P. Maturo, Inc. Mother of daughter Catherine Maturo and son Anthony F....

Alberta Traub, age 95, of North Branford passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford.  She was born on October 6, 1926 in Branford, CT to the late William Edwards and Bessie Dalton. Alberta was predeceased by her husband, Richard Traub  and two sons, Gary R. Traub and Robert T. Traub.  She is survived by her sister, Gladys M. Edwards of North Branford.  She was also predeceased by her siblings George D. Edwards, Marion E. Armstrong and Arthur...

Henry F Scopp, Sr, age 86, of Milford, entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2022.  He was born on December 4, 1935 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Andrew J and Helen Tammany Scopp.  Mr Scopp was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia N Scopp as well as his brother, Rev. Andrew J Scopp and sister, Mary M Scopp.  Upon graduating from Fairfield University in 1957, Henry made his living as a CPA. He was an active member of Devon Rotary for 55 years as...

Marilyn A. Malone, age 81, of West Haven passed away peacefully at St. Raphael’s Hospital after a brief illness.  She was born in New Haven on July 24, 1940 to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Dillman) Malone. She retired from Sears as a Customer Service Representative after 30 years.  Marilyn was a very upbeat person, who was always smiling and ready with a joke.  Her motto was “Why wait for a reason to laugh?”  Her family nickname was Leprechaun due to her...