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REYES, AMALIA CANCEL
May 1, 2008
Amalia Cancel Reyes, 73, of 64 Mountain Top Lane, New Haven passed away May 1, 2008 in The CT Hospice, Branford. She was the beloved wife of Martin G. Reyes. Mrs. Reyes was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico on July 17, 1934, daughter of the late Santiago & Felicita Cancel. She came to this country in 1958 and settled in Connecticut in 1975. At various times, she worked as a certified nurse’s aid at Montowese Health Care Center; was a seamstress for members of the NHPD; was a Bible Institute teacher and ran the summer youth program for the Private Industry Council at Second Star of Jacob Church; was a minister of Assemblies of God and was regarded as one of the greatest mothers of all time. Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 sons, Martin Reyes Jr. of New Jersey, Michael Reyes of New Haven, Rev. Marcos Reyes of West Haven & Carmelo Reyes of East Haven; 4 daughters, Maritza Diaz of New Jersey, Amelia Ayala, Maria Melendez & Deborah Quinones, all of New Haven; 34 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and several brothers & sisters, She was predeceased by 2 daughters, Janet Alejandro & Sonia Briones.
Friends may call at The Star of Jacob Church, 506 Howard Ave., New Haven Friday, May 2nd from 6 to 9:30 PM and are invited to attend funeral services in the church Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the family in care of Martin Reyes, 64 Mountain Top Lane, New Haven, CT 06513
Samuel Peter Beach
August 22, 1936 - September 16, 2001
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: September 19, 2001
Service: September 20, 2001
Cemetery: Center Cemetery
In Branford September 16, 2001, Samuel Peter Beach of 94 East Main St., Branford.
Brother and brother-in-law of John and Carol Beach of West Hartford. Uncle of Kathleen (John) Lyons of Ipswich, MA and Jonathan Beach of West Hartford. Also survived by aunts, Elizabeth Quinn and Charlotte Sykes of Branford and Margaret Beach of Pasadena, CA.
He was born August 22, 1936 in New Haven, son of the late Samuel W. and Alicia Sykes Beach. He was a 1954 graduate of Branford High School, and a 1958 graduate of the University of Connecticut. He worked in the information sciences as a Project Manager for the Unisys Corporation in Lexington, MA for 32 years, retiring in 1991. He was an avid sailor in his sailboat “Black Irish” with the East Shore Sailing Club and he was a member of the New Haven Ski Club.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 in the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford. Burial in Center Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 - 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450.
Anna Torcellini Bentley
February 26, 1914 - February 13, 2001
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: February 14, 2001
Service: February 15, 2001
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In Branford February 13, 2001, Anna Torcellini Bentley, wife of the late Carl Bentley of 189 Alps Rd., Branford. Sister of Henry (Susan) Torcellini of Palm Harbor, FL, James (Santa) Torcellini of San Diego, CA, Joseph (Barbara) Torcellini of Branford, Charles (Connie) Torcellini of Pompano Beach, FL, and Paul (Sue) Torcellini of Hamden. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by a sister Eleanor Ozinsky.
She was born Feb. 26, 1914 in New Haven, daughter of the late Attilio and Adria Seidenari Torcellini. She was a retired seamstress for the New Haven Garment Co.
Funeral from the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford Thursday morning at 9:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church at 10:00. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Memorial donations may be sent to ALS Association, 21021 Ventura Blvd., Suite 321, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.
Frances Martorella Berardi
September 17, 1921 - November 28, 2001
Birthplace: Brooklyn NY
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: November 30, 2001
Service: December 01, 2001
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In Branford November 28, 2001 Frances Martorella Berardi, wife of the late John Berardi of 21 Rice Terrace, Branford.
Mother & mother in law of Arthur (Phyllis) Martorella of Guilford, John (Maureen) Martorella of Branford, Anthony (Lori) Martorella of Lincolnville, ME, Richard (Barbara) Martorella of East Haven and Danny (Diane) Martorella of Wallingford. Sister of Anna Santino of Queens, NY. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a sister Rose Wagner and a brother Anthony Coffaro.
Mrs. Berardi was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 17, 1921, a daughter of the late John & Mary Colletti Coffaro. She was a member of the Italian American Club in Branford and a communicant of St. Mary Church in Branford.
Funeral from the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford Saturday morning at 8:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church at 9:00. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 PM. Memorial donations may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT 06405.
Ernest Bernardo
July 09, 1927 - October 27, 2001
Birthplace: Branford CT
Resided In: Lancaster PA
Visitation: November 01, 2001
Service: November 02, 2001
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In Lancaster, PA, Ernest Bernardo, husband of Marilyn Keyser Bernardo of 216 Longwood Court West, Lancaster, formerly of Branford.
Father of Pamela J. Bernardo of Hatfield, PA, Susan P. Bernardo of Doraville, GA, Mary Ellen Schunk of York, PA and Jeanette E. Bernardo of Willow St., PA. Brother of Michael Bernardo, Jerry Bernardo and Rena Sweet, all of Branford. Also survived by 7 grandchildren.
He was born in Branford July 9, 1927, son of the late Simon and Priscilla Bartolucci Bernardo. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II, and he retired in 1986 from GTE where he worked as a telephone equipment installer.
Funeral from the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford, Friday morning at 9:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church at 10:00. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6 - 8 PM.
Anthony Bia
November 18, 1913 - January 04, 2002
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: New Haven CT
Visitation: None
Service: January 07, 2002
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In New Haven January 4, 2002, Anthony Bia husband of the late Victoria Monaco Bia of 98 Atwater St., New Haven, formerly of Branford.
Father of Antoinette Bia Durand of New Haven. Grandfather of Victoria Durand of New Haven, David A. Durand, Jr. of East Haven and Anthony J. Durand of Middletown. Great-grandfather of Pauline Durand and Anthony J. Durand, JR. Pre-deceased by brothers Pasquale and Dominic Bia, JR.
He was born in New Haven November 18, 1913 son of the late Dominic and Mary Theresa Violetti Bia. He had worked for the Branford Public Works and also the MIF Co.
Friends are invited to a grave side service Monday afternoon at 1:00 in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. There are no calling hours.
Frank "Linky" Biagioli
January 10, 1924 - June 06, 2000
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Branford CT
Visitation: June 08, 2000
Service: June 09, 2000
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In Branford June 6, 2000, Frank (Linky) Biagioli, husband of Elizabeth Palaia Biagioli of 14 Chestnut St., Branford.
He was born January 10, 1924 in New Haven, son of the late Epifanio and Zoe Innocenzi Biagioli. He was a retired sheet metal worker, having worked for Industrial Sheet Metal Co. He belonged to the Sheet Metal Workers Local 40.
He was the father and father-in-law of Elizabeth Finnegan and Ann and Paul Santa Barbara of Branford; grandfather of Kelly Carafeno, Brett Finnegan, Ryan Finnegan, Paul Santa Barbara and Kristopher Santa Barbara; great-grandfather of John Bloomquist and Skylar Santa Barbara. Brother of Adam Biagioli, and Rena Willoughby both of West Haven and Elsie Baldelli of Derby. Pre-deceased by brothers, Norandino, Jack, Joseph and Nello Biagioli; a sister Evelyn Kokoszka and son-in-law William Finnegan, III.
Funeral from the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford Friday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church at 10. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. Friends may call Thursday (TODAY), from 4 - 8 pm.
Ralph Biondello
February 17, 1917 - March 01, 2004
Birthplace: Branford
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: March 04, 2004
Service: March 04, 2004
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In New Haven, March 1, 2004, Ralph Biondello, husband of Viola Sansone Biondello of 33 Rogers St. Branford.
Father of Michael Torello of Cromwell and Patrick Biondello of Branford. Brother of Frank Biondello, Mary St. John, Anna Giordano, Louise Birbarie and Lena Travisano, all of Branford. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a sister Fannie Biondello.
Mr. Biondello was born in Branford on February 17, 1917, a son of the late Pasquale and Antoinette Scharetto Biondello. He worked at the Branford Intermediate School and at M.I.F. in Branford. He served in the Army in World War II, and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 10186 and the American Legion Post 83 in Branford. He was a communicant of St Mary Church in Branford.
Funeral from the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St. Branford THURSDAY at 9:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 at St. Mary Church in Branford. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Friends may call prior to the funeral from 8:30 to 9:30.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, 06405.
Dennis Biondi
October 19, 1942 - September 24, 2002
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: September 27, 2002
Service: September 27, 2002
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
In New Haven September 24, 2002, Dennis Biondi of 183 North Main St., Branford.
He was born in New Haven Oct. 19, 1942, son of the late Michael and Anna Verab Biondi, and was a life long resident of Branford.
He is survived by several cousins.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral service Friday morning at 10:00 in the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Branford, and may call prior to the funeral from 9:00 -10:00. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Community Dining Room, 30 Harrison Ave., Branford, 06405.
Paul A. Blackstone
October 29, 1915 - November 02, 2001
Birthplace: New Haven CT
Resided In: Branford CT USA
Visitation: November 04, 2001
Service: November 05, 2001
Cemetery: St. Agnes Cemetery
At home November 2, 2001 Paul A. Blackstone, husband of Dorothy S. Blackstone of 87 Damascus Road, Branford.
Father of Mrs. Paul J. (Dody) Criscuolo of Branford, Michael P. (Patricia) Blackstone of Guilford, Paul A. and John T. Blackstone, both of Branford. Grandfather of Brian (Martha) Criscuolo, Julie E. Criscuolo, Morgan J. and Samuel A. Blackstone, all of Branford, Stephen P. and Jill M. Blackstone of Guilford. Brother of Mrs. Joseph V. (Betty) Resjan of Branford.
Mr. Blackstone was born in New Haven, October 29, 1915, son of the late Paul A. and Elizabeth (McCarthy) Blackstone. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired as Assistant Postmaster in 1979 from the Branford Post Office, where he worked for 43 years. He served as Commissioner for the Academy on the Green in Branford.
Funeral from the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main Street, Branford, Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian burial in Saint Mary Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Friends may call Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be sent to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or to the Leukemia Society of America, 300 Research Parkway, Suite 310, Meriden, CT 06450.
