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Donald P. Paradis
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Donald P. Paradis, 42, formerly of Meriden, died Saturday, April 20, 2002 in Florida. He leaves brothers and sisters, David Paradis of Ansonia, Robert Paradis of Ft. Myers, Fla., Joan Anderson of Meriden, Sharon Pais of Waterbury and Tammy Paradis of Meriden. A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Meriden on Sunday, May 5, at 2:30 p.m.
Eleonora L. Piga
WALLINGFORD -- Lia Piga surrounded by her children, Mary and John, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 27, 2002. She was 68 years old.
Lia was born in the town of Ozieri on the Italian island of Sardinia on Feb. 20, 1934. She lived there until 1955, when she crossed the Atlantic onboard the Andrea Doria. She made her home in the Greenwich/Stamford area for the next 22 years and moved to Wallingford in 1977, following Dataproducts, the company where she worked for 25 years. Both at work and outside of work, Lia was known for her high energy and passionate regard for both people and getting things done. Though relatively small in stature (5'1" if you asked her, about 5' in reality,) Lia was a large presence in the lives of all the people she touched. Whether drinking coffee, eating unhealthy amounts of chocolate, shopping at Talbots, or planning her next trip to Sardinia, Lia maintained a youthful enthusiasm for all things, and all the people she loved. As a result, she was greatly loved in return.
She will be greatly missed by her two children, Mary Reichlen and John Piga; her grandson, Matteo Piga; her daughter-in-law, Molly Payne; her sisters, Peppina D'Alessandro of San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Italy, Mary Tedde of Alghero, Sardinia and Carmela Polo of Ozieri, Sardinia; many cousins, nieces and nephews in Italy; and by many, many dear friends here in the States and in Italy. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.
James H. Burke
LEWIS, Maine -- James H. Burke, 70, of School Street, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2002, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston after a short illness.
He was born on March 3, 1932, in Meriden, the son of Henry and Agnes (Lukmann) Burke. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during the Korean War. Once home, Jim began his dedicated 40 year career with Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies in Southington and Cheshire, working in the overhaul and repair of jet engines division. Jim belonged to several organizations: Southington Sportsman Association, where he was a life member; International Association of Machinists; Korean War Veterans Association; Androscoggin Fish and Game in Auburn; National Rifle Association and Maine Tree Hound Association. He enjoyed outdoor sports particularly hunting and fishing.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Ruth Burke of Lewiston, Maine; daughter Diane Carroll and husband, Sean of Meriden; sons Henry Burke and his wife, Cheryl of Cheshire and Paul and his wife Kristine of Bristol; brothers Lawrence Burke of Hartford and Hank Burke of Meriden; and two grandchildren, Patrick and Jessica of Connecticut. He was predeceased by a brother, Martin Burke.
Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of Alternative Funeral Services, 670 Turner St., Auburn, Maine. www.alternativefuneralservices.net.
Peter Inglis Jr.
STAMFORD -- Peter Inglis Jr., a former Stamford resident, passed away at the Masonic Home on Thursday, May 2, 2002, due to cancer.
He was born in Scotland on Dec. 12, 1925, the son of the late Peter and Margaret H. Moore Inglis Sr., Mr. Inglis was employed at Capital Magnetics in Stamford as a coater for over 25 years until his retirement and also was an employee at the Bouton & Reynolds, Bosak-Talboys and Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Homes in Stamford for many years. Mr. Inglis was active in many organizations, such as past master of the Union Lodge No. 5 in Stamford, past patron of the Eastern Star Rosemary Chapter No. 85, past royal patron of the Friendship Court No. 23 Order of the Amaranth in Darien, past watchman of Shepards Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in Fairfield, past high priest of Ritten House Chapter No. 11 R.A.M. in Darien, P.P.M. of the Washington Council No. 6 R & S.M in Darien, past commander of the Stamford Clinton Commandry No. 3, past sovereign prince of the Scottish Rite Council in Stratford, a member of the Pyramid Temple of Milford and Arab Patrol, member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Washington D.C., and a member of the York Cross of Honor in Connecticut.
He was survived by two nieces, Wendy Harding of Fairfield, Maine and Donna Sprague of Wallingford; one nephew, Steven Pregler; and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Ellen J. Jackson Inglis; and his sister, Janet Pregler.
Calling hours will be held at the Bouton & Reynolds Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St., Stamford on Sunday, May 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. A service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, 1101 Bedford St., on Monday, May 6, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at the Fairfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Stamford.
Velma M. Paradis
MERIDEN -- Velma M. Stanley Paradis, 61, of Meriden, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in the Branford Hospice.
Born April 23, 1941 in Westfield, Maine, daughter of Royce and Myrtle Stanley, she was a longtime employee of South Meriden Henny Penny.
She is survived by a brother and sister, Eugene Stanley and Sandra Michaelion, both of Tennessee; four children, James Paradis, Angela (Paradis) Bisson of Port Angeles, Wash., Dean Paradis of Albion, Maine and Lori (Paradis) Potvin of Meriden; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Paradis.
There will be a Mass held at St. Joseph Church in Meriden on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. In lieu of cards and flowers, donations can be made to CT. Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
Mary N. Curtiss
MERIDEN -- Mary N. Curtiss, 74, of 103 Victoria Drive, wife of the late William F. Curtiss, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in MidState Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born in Meriden, Sept. 28, 1927, daughter of the late James Nelson and Mary Meehan, she was a resident of Meriden all her life and was Vice President, class of 1945, Meriden High School.
Mrs. Curtiss was employed by Home Bank as a teller, Meriden Hospital, Chief Admitting Officer at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Business Office Manger for Internal Medicine Associates. She was a parishioner of Holy Angels Church, Chairwoman American Cancer Crusade of Meriden, member of the Veterans Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Meriden Council of Catholic Women.
Mrs. Curtiss is survived by one daughter, Alissa Curtiss of South Meriden; two sons and daughters-in-law, William R. and Mary Curtiss of Marion, Va. and Brian and Susan Curtiss of East Hartford; six grandchildren, William Mroczka, Evan Gonzalez, Matthew Gonzalez, Katherine Curtiss, Stephanie Curtiss and Ian Curtiss. She was predeceased by a grandson, Edward Curtiss Mroczka.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:15 a.m. from the John J. Ferry and sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450, or American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Maureen J. Greenwood
OAKVILLE -- Maureen Joyce (Grillo) Greenwood, 68, of 46 Lilac Ave., passed away May 4, 2002, with her loving family by her side at home. She was the wife of Roland F. Greenwood.
Born in Waterbury, Dec. 6, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Aliff) Grillo, Mrs. Greenwood was raised and educated in Meriden. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic Grammar School in Meriden and was a graduate of Meriden High School. She was an Oakville resident for the past 17 years. She was employed as a secretary-bookkeeper at Park Manor Convalescent Home in Waterbury for five years; she worked for 30 years at Grillo's Florist in Meriden and most recently worked at A-1 Services of Meriden for four years. She also worked in Watertown-Oakville at the voting poll booths for several years. She was crowned the Virgin Mary at St. Joseph's Church in Meriden. Her hobbies include gardening, crafts, dolls and crocheting. She was a communicant of St. Mary Magdalen Church of Oakville.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Al Liseo Jr. of Southington and David A. Liseo of Meriden; one daughter, Lynn E. McGuire of Waterbury; one sister, Sandra E. Grillo of Meriden; five stepsons, Roland Greenwood, Douglas Greenwood, Jeffrey Greenwood, all of Torrington, Charles Greenwood of Goshen and David Greenwood of Northfield; two step-daughters, Susan Clark of Tolland, Mass. and Kelley Lutz of Torrington; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a stepson, James Greenwood.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8 a.m. from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 742 Main St., Oakville, followed by a Mass in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Oakville, at 9 a.m. Burial will follow to Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Platt Rd., Watertown. Visiting hours will be held on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Connecticut Hospice Home Care, 680 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT 06480.
David F. Miniter
NEW HAVEN -- David F. Miniter, 91, of Eastern Street, (Bella Vista), died May 3, 2002, in New Haven.
He was born June 11, 1910, in New Haven, a son of the late Bartholomew and Margaret Mary Fahey Miniter. He was a graduate of Hillhouse High School. And was employed for over 50 years in the automated accounts department of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. David was active in many local organizations, including the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, where he was a past president; the Republican Party, where he had served on the Republican Town Committee for the town of New Haven, the commission for the elderly for the City of New Haven and the Atwater Senior Citizens. He was also very proud of his work with the SNET on the development of several programs which aided senior citizens.
He was the husband of the late Anne Degnall Miniter; father of John F. Miniter and wife Patricia of S. Meriden; grandfather of David J. Miniter, Frances Cameron, Susan DellaVecchia and Christopher L. Miniter; great-grandfather of Craig and Courtney Miniter and Julie and Joseph DellaVecchia; brother of Katherine Goosman of Venice, Fla., and the late Bartholomew, Raymond and James Miniter.
Funeral services are Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. from the Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven, with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Bernadette Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Velma M. Paradis
MERIDEN -- Velma M. Stanley Paradis, 61, of Meriden, died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in the Branford Hospice.
Born April 23, 1941, in Westfield, Maine, daughter of Royce and Myrtle Stanley, she was a longtime employee of South Meriden Henny Penny.
She is survived by a brother and sister, Eugene Stanley and Sandra Michaelion, both of Tennessee; four children, James Paradis, Angela (Paradis) Bisson of Port Angeles, Wash., Dean Paradis of Albion, Maine and Lori (Paradis) Potvin of Meriden; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Paradis.
There will be a Mass held at St. Joseph Church in Meriden on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. In lieu of cards and flowers, donations can be made to CT. Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
