Connie M. (Carofano) Hubbard died on May 17, 2020.  She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Arthur M. Hubbard, Jr.  Born on June 20, 1927 to the late Leo J. and Concetta Carofano, she leaves sisters Joan Pepe of Orange and Elaine Welch of West Haven.   A lifelong resident of West Haven, Connie was a member of the WHHS class of 1945 and became co-chairperson for their many class reunions.  Early on, she worked as a supervisor at Dun and...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Anthony (Tony) Tusa, 97, of West Haven, CT, on June 4, 2020. Tony passed away peacefully while surrounded by his devoted family. He was the beloved husband of Marie Montalbano Tusa, and the adored, proud father of his daughter, Maxine (Steven) Schnitzer, of Bethesda, MD. Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 1, 1923, he was the son of the late Filippo and Marchesina Gualberti Tusa.   Tony was a proud United States Navy veteran, having...

William "Bill Pags” Paul Pagliaro, 69, of Clinton, died on May 3, 2021.  William was born in New Haven on June 2, 1951, son of the late Peter C. and Ameila (Guida) Pagliaro.     He attended the St. Lawrence School and graduated from West Haven High School and the Connecticut Welding Institute.  In 1979 he relocated with his family to Illinois, living in Naperville and McHenry.  In 1984 he relocated back to Connecticut, and settled in Clinton....

Jerome R. Barton, age 85, of West Haven passed away suddenly at home on April 25, 2021. He was born in New Haven, son of the late Hugo and Gladys Dahlgard Barton.  Jerry is survived by his partner of 33 years, Gerlinde Kirbs of West Haven, his children Michele (Louis) Persiani of Hamden and Edward (Dawn) Clark of  West Haven, his grandchildren, Erica Mennone, Raymond Barton, Melissa Miller, Hugh Barton Jr., Kara Nieves, Rosie, Stephanie and Mario Persiani and his great...

Howard ‘Howie’ Ross, 83, of West Haven, passed away at home on April 28, 2021.  He was born in New Haven on September 30, 1937, to the late Steven and Martha (Sabo) Ross.  At the age of 18, Howie enlisted in the United States Army.  During his 3 years of service, he earned a Good Conduct medal and Marksmanship badge.  After being honorably discharged from the army in 1959, Howie worked various jobs before becoming a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service;...

Bernadette C. Gilhuly, age 88 passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Joseph Gilhuly. Bernadette was born in West Haven, CT on June 14, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Alcide and Sadie Corriveau. She was a seamstress and designer for many years, and an honorary member of the 12 Step Club for 32 years. Bernadette is survived by her daughter Carolyn (Joseph) Soli, her life partner Jim Boland, sister Letitia Barnes, grandchildren...

In loving memory of Mary Jane David, of West Haven, who passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021. The devoted wife of Jeffrey A. David, she leaves behind her twin Donna L. Myatt, her son Charles A. Passaro, her daughter Melinda A. David, her grandchildren, Alyssa, Anthony, Alex, Skyla, and great-granddaughter, Caitlin. Mary Jane loved her family and her pets, as well as all animals. Mary once rescued a skunk in peril. Mary Jane spent most of her adult life battling neurofibromatosis (NF2). She...

Salvatore Durso, age 90 of West Haven passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. Born on July 14, 1930 in New Haven, a son of the late Joseph & Grace Capella Durso, Sal is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elaine Fields Durso, his children John (Rosemary) Durso, and Diane Durso, 3 beloved grandchildren, Christopher Durso, Alexander Longobardi and Evan Longobardi, and his brother, Robert Durso. Salvatore retired from the City of New Haven, where he worked in custodial services until his...

Maria Serra Queiroga, 91, passed away peacefully April 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. She was born January 5, 1930, in Nogueira, Boticas, Portugal to Ana Serra. Maria leaves behind her children, Rosalina (Joao) Teixeira, John (Gina) Queiroga, Antonio (Gloria) Queiroga, Valdemar “Charlie” (Fernanda) Queiroga, and Ana Madureira. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Michael) Gonsalves, Michelle (Louis) Salado, Kristy Ann (Marco) Macci, Tony (Shannon)...

Francine A. Lipka, 81, of West Haven passed away peacefully on Friday April 23, 2021 at Milford Health Care.  She was the wife of the late Walter A. Lipka.  Fran leaves behind her three children Michael Lipka, Marc (Kim Suihkonen) Lipka and Michele Lipka.  Although an only child, Francine had many friends, close neighbors and extended family both in West Haven and Clinton, MA., many from her walks to Anchor Beach, many from her work. For over 30 years, she was employed as a...