Efrain Barragan - Barajas, age 42, of West Haven, passed away on March 28, 2020. He is the beloved husband of Claudia Idet Ramierez-Farias. He is survived by his wife, Claudia, his daughter, Ivanna Barragan, siblings, Reina Barragan, Benjamin Barragan, Aurelia Barragan, Jose Barragan, Cecilia Barragan, Maria Barragan, Rose Barragan, Octavio Barragan, Salvador Barragan, Lorena Barragan, and Mario Barragan. All services at entrusted to West Haven Funeral Home, and are private.

Pauline Torello Orlando, age 77, of Branford entered into rest on Friday March 27, 2020 at Branford Hills Health Center.  For the past 53 years, she was the beloved wife of Philip Orlando.   Born in New Haven on July 5, 1942, Pauline was a daughter of the late Anthony and Phyllis Celone Torello. After graduating Hillhouse High School in 1960, she worked for Yale University’s Sterling Memorial Library for close to 40 years before retiring. She was a lifelong resident of...

Kathleen Ann Gallagher Moriarty, age 71, of West Haven passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on March 26, 2020.  She was the loving wife of Vickie Mortimer.  Kate was born in New Haven, daughter of the late Thomas E. and Margaret Moore Gallagher.  She is also survived by her children, Paul (Cristy Salzman-Eagles) Moriarty, Robert (Heidi) Moriarty and Diana Sanchez, her grandchildren, Kevin, Korrine, Connor, Finn and Logan Moriarty, Kaleb and Xander Eagles, her...

Mary Christine Salvati Dufault, 87, of West Haven passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Wilfred J. Dufault, Jr.  Mother of Sharon Kaville and William (Jennifer) Dufault.  Grandmother of Elizabeth (Jean-Claude) Bouvier and Ray W. Kaville, Daniel and Megan Dufault.   A daughter of the late Angelo, Sr. and Rose Sarno Salvati, Mary was born in New Haven on October 17, 1932.  She is predeceased by her sister Geraldine Morin and 8...

Dorothy Freel Griswold, 96, formerly of West Haven, currently of the The Hearth at Gardenside passed away peacefully on March 19,, 2020 at CT. Hospice.  She is predeceased by her husband’s Thomas H. Freel and Augustus W. Griswold.   Cherished mother of Tamzan Freel Guarino (Dominic), Maura Vercillo (Arthur), Thomas H. Freel, Shawn H. Freel (Kathleen) and Bridgetta Al-Hamzawi (Sam).  Proud grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 30.  She is predeceased by her...

Joseph F. Collucci, 88, of West Haven entered into rest on March 23, 2020. Joe retired from Electric Boat in Groton CT, where he worked for many years as a machinist. He had many hobbies including hunting, golf and fishing but his absolute favorite was bowling. Joseph was the husband of Rose DeRoma Collucci and father of Lisa and Linda Collucci, Brother of Anthony (Joyce) Collucci, Grandfather of Christina (Dennis) Alston, William Clark, Richard (fiancé Stephanie Kern) Clark,...

Mary Theresa Bergin Plouffe, 86, passed away peacefully Friday March 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of the late Henry Plouffe.  They were married for over 60 years.  Mary was a graduate of West Haven High School and attended State Teachers College.  She was employed by Prudential Insurance Company prior to her marriage and was an opthalmalogy assistant for Eye Associates of Milford for 30 years.  She was an active member of the Ladies Guild...

Ericka K. Clement, age 49, of Waterbury passed away suddenly on March 19, 2020.  She is survived by her sons, Ryan Martin and Tyler Clement both of FL, her loving companion for the past 17 years Albert Trentini and her granddaughter Evaleigh Hope Dodd.  Ericka loved to help and save animals.  She will be truly missed by all who know her. All funeral service will be private.

Gilbert (Gil) Gomez, 91, entered into rest on March 14, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine Czaja Gomez and predeceased by his longtime companion Lucia Roy.  Father of Walter E. (Deborah) Gomez and the late Geralyn Smith.  Brother of Hilda Pereira and the late Marge Forsyth, Paula Bailey, and Manuel (Babe) Gomez.  Also survived by his son in law Brian Smith, 4 grandsons Derek and Chad Gomez, Albert and Brandon Smith, and Poppy to Lucia’s 12...

Jeannette Ruggiero Poleio, age 73, passed away on March 17, 2020.  She was born in New Haven, daughter of the late Ernest Ruggiero Sr. and Phyllis Duby Ruggiero.  Jeannette is survived by her children Gina Watters and Brian Poleio, her grandchildren, Bobby Graham and Robin Marquis, her great-grandson, Damien Martone.  She is also survived by her siblings Sharon Smith and Kenneth Ruggiero, her two nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her brothers Ernest Ruggiero...