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Andrew Miranda
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John Vianney Church for Andrew S. Miranda, 76, of 350 Savin Ave., who died Nov. 22, 2002. He was the husband of Rose Marie Camera Miranda. Before his retirement in 1988, he was manager of the computer department of the New Haven Register, where he worked for 22 years. He was an Army veteran.
Besides his wife, he is survived by daughters Ann Marie LeFrancois and Mary Rose Izzo of West Haven; sons Andrew J. Miranda of the Bronx, NY, and Stephen A. Miranda of West Haven; and 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters Sue Miranda and Lucille Tommasso; and a brother, Angelo Miranda. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The Porto Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lynch
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Agnes Church, Milford, for Mary Hart Lynch, 91, of 11 Sarah Court, who died Nov. 22, 2002. She was the widow of James P. Lynch.
She is survived by daughters Margaret Crieger and Frances Lynch of West Haven; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Frumento; a sister, Marion Parris; and brothers Paul, Richard and Wilfred Hart.
Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405.
Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Joseph DellaCamera
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Joseph C. DellaCamera, 84, of 91 Linden St., who died Jan. 12, 2003. He was the widower of Rita LaFlamme DellaCamera. He was a tool and die maker for Olin Corp., until retiring and a Navy veteran. He leaves a daughter, Elaine De Fazio of Ansonia; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret St. Clair Pierson, and a brother, Ralph DellaCamera. Donations may be made to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, 1609 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; or Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Figlar
The Pistey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ronald R. Figlar, 56, who died Jan. 9, 2003. He was the husband of Carrie Wilkinson Figlar. He worked for Bic Pen and Remington Arms. He is survived by daughters Stephanie Figlar of Bridgeport and Kimberly Figlar of West Haven; a stepson, Ralph Buglione of FL; two stepdaughters, Karrey Wilkinson of Milford and Melissa Massey of AZ; a sister, Sharon Mager of FL; and several grandchildren. Burial was private.
Marye Southworth
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Marye Elizabeth Walsh Southworth, 65, of 125 Bluff Ave., who died Jan. 13, 2003. She was the wife of Robert B. Southworth Jr. She leaves daughters Patricia Clemens of FL, Margaret Castelli of North Haven; sons Daniel Southworth of MA, Thomas Southworth of MI, Michael Southworth of West Haven and Brian Southworth of Woodbridge; a sister, Joan Boyce of FL; 13 grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 501 George St., New Haven 06511, or to Hospice Palliative Care VNA, 33 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford 06492. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
John Ziadeh
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for John Ziadeh, 75, of 60 Jessie Drive, who died Jan. 18, 2003. He was the husband of Evon N. Ziadeh. He was retired from the physical plant at Yale University. He also leaves sons Jack Ziadeh of East Haven, Simon Ziadeh of CA, Simon Ziadeh of CO, and Michael Ziadeh of FL; daughters Madeline Moyer of FL, and Fatina Batshon of CA; a sister, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Donna Syatrto McCarty
The Cody-White Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Donna Syatrto McCarty, 47, of Woodvale Road, who died Jan. 18, 2003. She is survived by sons Joshua and Ryan Syarto of Danbury; brothers Kenneth J. McCarty of West Haven and Michael J. McCarty of Milford; and her maternal grandfather, John E. March of Fairfield.
Jack Spaziani
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church for Jack Spaziani, 82, of 174 Terrace Ave., who died Jan. 19, 2003. He was the widower of Wanda Wolfe Spaziani. He was the co-owner of Spaziani Brothers Builders & contractors. He leaves a sister, Alice Grammatico of West Haven and two grandsons. He was predeceased by daughters Diane and Wanda Spaziani; sisters, Fannie Agostini and Susan DeFillippo; and brother Harry Spaziani. Donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Philip J. Lanna
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church for Philip J. Lanna, 94, of 100 Ardale St., who died Jan. 21, 2003. He was the owner of The Lanna Bakery Co. in West Haven. He was a World War II veteran. He leaves sisters Therese Lanna of West Have and Ernestine Gaudio of Derby. He was predeceased by sisters Garce Perry and Loretta Ruggiero and a brother, John J. Lanna. Burial with full military honors was in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Allyn Currie Jr.
The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Allyn Currie Jr., 77, of 41 Jones Hill Road, who died Jan. 21, 2003. He was the husband of Ann Braun Currie. He owned and operated A.F. Currie Mechanical. He was a Navy veteran. He leaves daughters Jennifer Cavallaro of West Haven, Christine Germe of Meriden and Patricia Zaffino, in New Hampshire; a son, Allyn Currie of PA; a sister, Elizabeth Carlowe of FL; brothers Douglas Currie of West Haven and Edward Currie of F: six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Y-Me Breast Cancer Support, 1169 Main St., Suite B3, Branford 06405. Burial was private.
David Erickson
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Church for David G. Erickson, 41, of Ocean Avenue, who died Feb. 3, 2003. He was a son of Kenneth and Lenora “Lee” Lupoli Erickson of West Haven. He was an asbestos abatement specialist for a number of area companies.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers Robert L. Erickson of Orange and Kenneth J. Erickson of FL; and a sister, Carol Erickson Allen of East Haven. Burial was private. The Beecher & Bennett-Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Alfred Astorino
The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Alfred Astorino, 88, of Derby Avenue, who died Jan. 26, 2003. He was a coal miner until his retirement. He leaves no immediate survivors.
Mary Langan
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Mary Heins Langan, 78, of 17 Colonial Blvd., who died Feb. 4, 2003. She was the widow of John J. Langan. She retired from the Compass Insurance Agency and previously worked for SNET.
She leaves daughters Maureen E. Rogers and Patricia A. Langan of West Haven; sons John P. Langan of Guilford and Robert S. Langan of West Haven; a brother, Joseph Heins of FL; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.. She was predeceased by a son, Dennis R. Langan, and a brother, Richard Heins.
Donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
James Connor
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for James J. Connor, 73, of 27 Flaum Drive, who died Feb. 6, 2003. He was the husband of Joan Downing Connor. He co-owned Consolidated Dental Lab. He was a retired Navy veteran. He also leaves daughters Joanne Steinau of West Haven and Trish Thompson of Shelton; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, James P. Connor; and a brother, Peter F. Connor.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2911 Dixwell Ave., Hamden 06518. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ann Martin
The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ann Assard Martin, 90, of 7 Pauline Ave., who died Feb. 5, 2003. She was the widow of George E. Martin. She was a clerk for the Veterans Affairs medical center until retiring and an Army Air Forces veteran.
She leaves a son, Roy G. Martin in TN; a daughter, Nancy J. Martin of West Haven; a sister, Lena Knibloe of Watertown; and two grandsons. She was predeceased by a sister, Helen Carlson; and brothers James, George, and Joe Assard. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Harry Withington
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Agnes Church for Harry J. Withington, 80, of 193 Jones Hill Road, who died Feb. 5, 2003. He was the husband of Marion Mandrow Withington. He was retired from Metro North and was an Army veteran.
He also leaves sons Richard A. Withington of Branford and Timothy C. Withington of Killingworth; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters Anna McGovern, Doris Connors and Roslyn Coleman; a brother, Thomas J. Withington; and a grandson, Kevin Patrick Withington. Burial was in Beaverdale Memorial Park. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Edith Harrison
The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Edith G. Harrison, of 31 Parker Ave., who died Feb. 11, 2003.
She is survived by sisters Emily Slater of West Haven and Alice Furcalowe of Phoenix, AZ. She was predeceased by a sister, Katherine Knapp and a brother, Theron Harrison. Burial was private.
Edith La Valle
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Agnes Church for Edith Zuccarelli LaValle, 83, of 41 Jones Hill Road, who died Feb. 14, 2003. She was the wife of Francis “Frank” LaValle. She was an administrator for the Connecticut Laborers Health & Welfare Fund and an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Fern Julianelle of West Haven; a son, Gary LaValle, in New Jersey; a sister, Mary Forgione of West Haven; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Marchitto; and brothers Michael and Joseph Zuccarelli.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden 06450. Burial was in All Saints Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Carmel Girasuolo
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church for Carmel Girasuolo, who died Feb. 14, 2003. She was the widow of Julius Girasuolo.
She is survived by two grandsons, Billy and Robert Ruggiero of West Haven; a niece, Barbara Acampora of West Haven and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Laura Ruggiero and several sisters and brothers. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Kathleen Longyear
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Church for Kathleen Laoue Longyear, 84, of 392 Elm St., who died Feb. 16, 2003. She was the widow of Robert P. Longyear Sr.
She leaves a daughter, Margaret A. Hibson of West Have; sons Robert P. Longyear, Jr. of North Branford and William J. Longyear of New Milford; a sister, Therese Carlson of New haven; brothers Albert and Mark Laoue of West Haven and John Laoue of New Haven; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to St. Lawrence Church, 207 Main St., West Haven 06516. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Richard Verespie
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Milford, for Richard T. Verespie, 54, of Norwell St., who died Feb. 17, 2003. He was the husband of Edwina Racki Verespie. Her was a mechanic for the Milford Housing Authority. He was an Army veteran.
He leaves daughters Tammy Calandro of West Have and Jenice Lewis of MS; sons Richard W. Verespie of MS, and David Verespie of West Haven; sisters Gloria Pellegrino of North Have, Joan Lyman of Derby, Carol Borucki of Bridgeport and Sally Weisker of Wallingford; a brother, Thomas Verespie of Derby; and three grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital, 20 York St., New Haven 06504. Burial was private. The Cody-White Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Collins
The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mildred E. Collins, of 256l Peck Lane, Orange, who died Feb. 16, 2003. She was the widow of Raymond V. Collins.
She is survived by sons, State Rep. Raymond V. Collins, Jr., and Brian W. Collins of West Haven; a brother, Walter Holm of Wallingford and a sister, Jean Valentine of RI; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation, 97-101 South Street, West Hartford, CT 06110. Burial was private.
Shafter McKnight, Jr.
The Curvin K. Council Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Shafter C. McKnight, Jr., 40, of Homeside Avenue, who died Feb. 15, 2003. He was a son of Virginia White McKnight of West Haven and the late Shafter C. McKnight Sr. He had been employed by Cracker Barrel as a cook.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a son, Trayon Shafter McKnight of Hamden; a daughter, Raquine Roberson of West Haven; brothers, Vincent McKnight of New Haven and Michael McKnight of West Haven; and a sister, Lisa McKnight of New Haven. Burial was in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
Rose Ives
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Church for Rose Ives, 87, of 711 Savin Ave., who died May 13, 2003. She was the widow of Lawrence I. Ives.
She is survived by a son, Lawrence D. Ives of Killingworth; a daughter, Kathleen Gaudino of West Haven; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Katherine Petrillo. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Milford. The West Haven Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Henry Stachowicz
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John Vianney Church for Henry A. Stachowicz, 76, of 375 Kelsey Ave., who died May 7, 2003. He was the husband of Lorraine Colonese Stachowicz. He was a self-employed building contractor.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Paul Stachowicz of San Francisco; a daughter, Diane Anderson of Seattle; a brother, Walter Stachowicz of FL; and sisters Lillian Sadick of Shelton, Stella Sulick of Plymouth, Pauline Farizo and Mary Gondola, both of Ansonia. He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
Burial was in M. St. Peter Cemetery, Derby. The Keenan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
