Celeste M. Colaluce, 91, entered into rest on April 29, 2024 at her home.  Dolly, as her family affectionately nicknamed her, enjoyed a full and active life.  Blessed to share all sorts of activities with five generations, Dolly also maintained a fulfilling social life with many longtime friends. When not socializing, she was busy tending to her garden, another hobby that brought her great joy.  Dolly also held a career as an administrative clerk, retiring from the Knights of...

Joan Marie Ehlert Argentino, 81, of West Haven entered into rest on April 28, 2024, with her faithful companion Harley by her side.  Her husband Louis A. Argentino died in 2018.  In addition to Harley, Joan’s family includes her children Marie (George) Price and Louis (Shelby) Argentino, her adored grandchildren, Garrett and Mason Argentino, Marina and Brady Price, and nephews Chris and Michael Ehlert.  A daughter of the late Charles and Marie Finn Ehlert, Joan is also...

Michael M. Maselli, age 34, of Middletown, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on April 29, 2024, at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Raised in West Haven, he played Pop Warner Football, Varsity Football for Platt Tech and then Nichols College.  Michael was a lifelong Bears fan, an avid Harley Rider and loved working out at the gym.  He was a proud member of Local 478 Operating Engineers.  Michael was employed by Burns Construction Company in Stratford, as a crew...

Albert “Al” D. Chikla, age 58, of West Haven passed away suddenly at home on April 23, 2024.  He was born in New Haven, son of the late Albert and Margaret Beckert Chikla.  Al is survived by his sisters Ellen Carter of West Haven and South Carolina, Pamela Chikla of West Haven, and his nieces & nephew, Shannon Carter, David Carter, Beckie Hayes, Wendy Parente and several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister...

Rosemary Zavarella (nee Bannon), age 79 of California, originally of West Haven and Woodbridge, passed away on Feb 11, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Edward F. Zavarella Sr..  Rosemary was born on May 29, 1944, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Marie Stevens Bannon. She is survived by her three children, Edward F Zavarella Jr. of Montana, David J Zavarella, of West Haven, and Michelle A Zavarella (Craig Lowe) of California, and her siblings, Suzanne Boyce (Bill Boyce)...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Robert “Bobby” DeTulio of Palm Springs, CA. Bobby was born to the late Michael and Josephine Signore DeTulio on January 22, 1956. He leaves behind his beloved sister Judith “Judy” Colandrea of Orange, CT, brother Michael (Andrea) DeTulio of Delray Beach, FL, nieces Lisa (Declan) Murphy and Lori (Robert) Marinko, a grand-nephew and grand-niece, numerous cousins,...

Andrew Martin DePino, age 82, of Milford, CT passed away on April 17, 2024.  He is survived by his children Edward M. (Jennice) DePino, his daughter Danielle Lucier, his granddaughters Gabriella, Annalise and Catherine DePino, his brother Chris DePino and Andrew's companion of many years, Jane Nowasodko.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary. Andrew was born in New Haven, CT and spent his early years growing up in the Hill Section of the city. He attended St....

Sandra Mancini Daniele, 83, of Hamden entered into rest on April 17, 2024.  For the past 66 years, she was the beloved wife and soulmate of Dominic Jerry Daniele, Sr. Sandy truly was the matriarch of her family which, in addition to Dominic, includes her three  treasured children Donna Daniele, Laurie (David) Hill and Dominic J. (Anna) Daniele, Jr., her adored grandchildren David Brian (Vanessa) Hill, David Edward (Jessica) , Joseph, Jasmine and Jada Daniele; 5 precious great...

Charles Lloyd Bauer, age 90, of Florida, passed away on March 27, 2024. A Graveside service will be held on Monday April 22nd at 11am in Beaverdale Memorial Park.  In his own words, below is Charles’ obituary: I was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey at noon on July 4, 1933, but returned to my actual home in New Haven, Connecticut when a few days old. (My mother preferred to be at her mother's home in Elizabeth for my birth rather without family or friends in New Haven, CT). I...

Anthony Mastracchio, age 45, of Branford passed away suddenly on April 13, 2024.  He was the loving son of David and Patricia Zullo Mastracchio of West Haven.  He is also survived by his siblings Dina (Rich Hardt, Jr.) Mastracchio and David (Jennifer Gigola) Mastracchio, his nieces and nephew Madalyn and Caleigh Mastracchio and Dante and Mia Hardt.  Anthony was predeceased by his fraternal grandparents Peter and Anna Mastracchio and his maternal grandparents Genereno and...