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...

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,...

Patricia M. Hines, 88, of West Haven entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2024.  A daughter of the late Thomas E. and Sophie Hines, Pat was also predeceased by her brother Thomas Jr., and friends who were like family, Bertha and Larry Torto Sr. For many years Patricia worked at the West Haven Veterans Hospital and later for the State of CT., both in a clerical capacity. Extremely proud of her Irish heritage, Pat was also a devout Red Sox fan. Tap Tap, as she was affectionately known...

Donna Zampa, “Auntie Donna” age 64, of West Haven passed away with her sisters by her side on April 9, 2024.  She was born in New Haven, daughter of the late Aldo and Frances Salatto Zampa.  Donna is survived by her loving sisters, Barbara (Michael) Pomichter of North Haven, Christine Chancio of Wallingford, and Karen (Robert) Corbally of Milford, as well as her nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.  Donna was employed with Easterseals Goodwill...

William G. Mazziotti Sr., 91, of West Haven entered into rest on April 2, 2024.  Bill’s loving family includes his children Denise (James) Simeone, William (Kristin) Mazziotti, Dean (Mirla Vasquez) Mazziotti; grandchildren Alicia (Robert II) Amodio, Ariana (Evan) Beauvais, Garrett, Daria, and Kyle Mazziotti, Izzie and Ali Vasquez; and great-grandchildren Alexis Marie Amodio, Cashton James Beauvais, and Robert Anthony Amodio III.  He was predeceased by his siblings Margaret...

Liberato Anthony (Lee) LaForte died on March 17, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of the late Sheila Gray LaForte.  Born and raised in Bridgeport, Lee was one of three sons of Anthony and Antoinette Ricci LaForte.  With his late wife, he resided in West Haven for over 60 years.  A window dresser by trade, he was well known for his window displays throughout the area. Lee will be greatly missed by his son Stephen LaForte, three grandchildren Cassandra (Rob) Jagoe,...

Tammy Jean Sperry, age 49, of Ansonia, formerly of West Haven, passed away on March 30, 2024. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force. She was predeceased by her parents, Jean and John Sperry, her brother John “Jack” Sperry, sister Margie Palmer and brother in-law Steve Ziegler. Tammy is survived by her son Jesse Wilson and siblings: Jean Ziegler, Rhonda (John) Northrop, Darcy (Bert) Siclari, Burton (Vasi) Sperry, and Albert (Tashina) Sperry. She also leaves behind...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond John Funaro, age 84, of Northford on March 30, 2024.  Ray was born in New Haven, son of the late Frank and Margaret Spinelli Funaro. Ray was a devoted husband, a loving father and cherished cousin, uncle and friend. He loved the outdoors, nature, and fishing. An electrician by trade, Ray retired from Amtrak where he helped improve the infrastructure for trains in the Northeast corridor. Ray enjoyed country music, was an...

Tracy Lynn Hollister, age 39, of West Haven passed away suddenly on March 27, 2024.  She was born in Milford, daughter of Lynn Ginter Hollister and Thomas (Audie) Hollister, all of West Haven.  Tracy was the loving mother of Gabriella Lynn Regan of West Haven and Declan Kelly of Guilford, sister of Corinne Marie Hollister of West Haven and Leanne Ashley Hollister of Southington.  She is also survived by her nieces Ava and Kaylie, her uncles Wayne (Joe DeRosa) Ginter of...

  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,...