All Tributes - West Haven & North Branford, CT

Richard Shippy of West Haven, CT passed away on July 30, 2022.  He was born in New Haven, CT on April 8, 1940 to the late Allie Shippy and Mary Lynch Shippy.  He was a machine operator 34 years.  He is survived by sisters, Donna MacNeill and Deborah (John) Brandt, brother Lewis (Maryann) Shippy all from West Haven, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Nancy Kranzl and Joan Barnes, his brother Allie, Jack, and Lawrence Shippy.  A graveside...

Lydia L. Cox, age 70, of Hamden passed away peacefully Friday July 29, 2022. She was born August 15, 1951 in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Arthur and Laura Wheeler. Lydia loved her family, her church, and all of God’s creatures. Lydia is survived by her husband James Cox, her sons, James McOrmond Jr. and Jason McOrmond.   Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 02, 2022 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Keenan Funeral Home, 238 Elm Street, West Haven CT. A Burial...

Bertha Rose (Stevens) Hurlburt, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her  home after a long illness on 7/31/22. Bertha was the daughter of Violet and Leroy Stevens. Born in 1934, she had fond memories of growing up on the beach in Woodmont. Later, she moved to New Haven and West Haven.  “Bert” was married to her husband Donald for 53 years. She is survived by her loving sister Shirley, daughter Leila (James) Edwards; son, Clifford (Paula) Hurlburt, and...

Julia Flynn McGowan, formerly of Jones Street, West Haven died July 22, 2022.  Julia was born in Montreal Canada on April 6, 1926.  The daughter of the late Edward Flynn and Julia Crowley Flynn.  Julia (Julie) was a member of the St Theresa’s Guild and the New Haven Council of Catholic Women.  She was a parishioner of St Lawrence Church her entire life. She worked many years for the railroad as a comptometer operator. Julia enjoyed spending her summers swimming in...

Dorothy Rossini Allen passed away on July 21, 2022 at Evergreen Woods in North Branford, where she had been living for 12 years. The daughter of Italian immigrants who ran a popular New Haven restaurant, Dorothy attended Wilbur Cross High School.  She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Spanish, shortly before marrying John Allen in 1948.  They had met when he was studying engineering at Yale.  An exceptionally devoted couple, Dorothy and John embraced...

It is with great sadness that the family of Nilsa Wade, 50 of Hamden CT, announce her passing. Nilsa was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on May 22, 1972, a daughter of Santiago Illas SR and Esther Pellot. Nilsa was such a light in this sometimes-dark world, and she will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. She touched the lives of so many people across multiple generations. During her time with us, she made a point to always help anyone with whatever she could, never...

Carmen M. Hernandez, 65, passed away July 3rd, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her closest loved one. Carmen was born October 5th, 1956, in Yauco, PR. The daughter of Carmen Pacheco and Damian Hernandez. During her life she had four children, her oldest daughter Brenda Lopez, her son Miguel Hernandez and wife Dianna, second son Hector Quiles, and youngest daughter Maribelle Hernandez. Eight grandchildren Mileena Rivera, Eli Corchado Jr, Miguel Corchado and wife Danae, Tatiana...

Lynne Caprio, age 87, of Madison passed away peacefully Sunday July 17, 2022. She was born July 31, 1934 in New Haven, Connecticut to Edwina (Beckwith) Fragola. From the beginning of her life, Lynne always led a life of kindness and love. From her long and devoted marriage to Joe to every holiday meal she put together for her ever growing family. Each member of her family was special to her, using her talent for sewing she would make them all quilts and Halloween costumes from the time of...

Wayne Russell Davis passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Adrienne (Smith) Davis, daughters, Stacey (Vern) McFarland, Emily (Joseph) Famigletti and son Scott (Laurie) Davis and his loving sisters Marcia (Lou) Capalbo and Janice (Phil) DiMartino; grandchildren Matheiu Cote, Erin Cote, Casey Disotell, Nico Famiglietti, Gabriela Famiglietti, Kirsten (Will) O’Hara, Joe Famiglietti,...

Grace Margaret Griffin, age 91, of Wallingford passed away peacefully Sunday July 3, 2022. She was born July 17, 1930 in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Leo and Anna Braun. During her life, she met, fell in love, and married her husband Harold Griffin. Together they traveled the world, spending weeks in Rome, Germany and other countries. After Harold’s passing, Grace continued to travel. She often took trips to Vermont with her sisters. Grace is predeceased by her beloved husband...