Jane F. McDonald, 82, of Orange, entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2016 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

She was the devoted wife of the late Daniel McDonald and died on the thirtieth anniversary of his death.

Jane was born in Waterbury on June 16, 1933, daughter of the late Timothy and Kathleen (McGee) Ferris and the favored niece of the late Alice McGee. Jane grew up in Waterbury and graduated from Crosby High School and Katherine Gibbs School.

Jane married Dan on February 16, 1957 and shortly thereafter moved from Middlebury to the Black Rock Section of Bridgeport, where she raised her family. When the children were grown, Jane entered the workforce, first doing tax returns for H&R Block before getting her Connecticut real estate license and working as an agent for numerous agencies in Fairfield.

Jane was the beloved mother of the late Anne K. Ferrari, and her husband, Mark, of Westwood, MA, David J. McDonald, and his wife, Sharon, of Easton, CT, the late Carol M. McDonald, Lynne M. Harding, and her husband, Larry, of Annapolis, MD, and Sheila J. Quickel, of Middletown, DE.

Jane is survived by her brother, Robert Ferris, and his wife, Mary, of Falmouth, MA; her brothers-in-law, Francis McDonald, and his wife, Mary, John McDonald, Paul McDonald, and his wife, Eileen, and Vincent McDonald, all of Middlebury, CT; her sister-in-law, Julie McDonald, of Arlington, MA, seven adoring grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Ferrari, Emily McDonald, Timothy, Meaghan, and Claire Harding, and Haley Quickel; and by many nieces and nephews.

Jane also loved her many friends and was always ready with a smile and a helping hand. She loved to golf, bowl, play bridge, and to vacation on Cape Cod.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, from 4-8 pm in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center.

On Tuesday, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Ann’s Church, 481 Brewster Street, Bridgeport.

Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Stratford.

The family prefers donations to the Anne K. Ferrari Scholarship at Westwood High School, C/O: Mark Ferrari, 53 Westchester Drive, Westwood, MA 02090.

For travel directions or to sign her online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com 

WTNH-8 Reported some very sad news this morning:

Middlebury Police say one person was killed in a car accident there Tuesday morning.

Police got a call at 9:14 a.m. for a car that had hit a tree on the side of the road near the intersection of South Street and Long Meadow Road. 

When police got there they pulled Robert Graham, 45, of Orange from the car. He was unresponsive.  Emergency crews administered CPR. He was taken to Waterbury Hospital and pronounced dead.

A family friend contacted Orange Live this morning requesting help for his wife and children.

The text from a new GO FUND ME page is as follows:

The 8th grade Amity Force travel basketball team is asking for your help.   Rob Graham, Tessa’s dad, passed unexpectedly today.   Our hearts and prayers are with all of them at this time.

As some of you know, and some may not know, they were in the  middle of moving to Pennsylvania where Tara’s family is from.   Their house is on the market and were hoping to make the transition after the school year ended.

Instead of sending flowers or a fruit basket, we thought it would be most helpful if we could help them defray any costs of their move or any expenses that may suddenly arise.

We thank you for any support and help that you may be able to provide.

Ceasar Theodore Anquillare, 88, husband of the late Louise Cortese Anquillare, passed away at Avery Heights on May 23, 2016 after a long illness.

Born a fourth generation descendant in New Haven on December 29, 1927 to the late Theodore & Antoinette Buonocore Anquillare.

Ceasar will be remembered by his sons, Dr. Joseph Anquillare & his wife Teresa of Newington, Ceasar Nicholas Anquillare JP of Woodbridge; grandchildren, Emma, Luisa, & Joseph Anquillare; dear companion, Ursula Michaelis of Monroe; brother, Louis Anquillare & his wife Rosemary of West Haven; sister-in-law, Isabelle Cortese of Milford. Predeceased by his sister, Marie Apuzzo and sister-in-law, Rina Cortese.

Ceasar grew up in West Haven before moving to Orange where he has resided for the last 61 years. He was a graduate of Bentley University and New York University. He was the founder of his accounting firm located in West Haven. Ceasar was commended by the Connecticut Society of CPA’s as one of the longest practitioners after being licensed for 60 years. In 1965,

Ceasar traveled throughout the United States to assist with the enactment of Medicare then signed by President Lyndon Johnson. He served on various industry boards and committees to promote healthcare for the elderly, regardless of income. In his later years, Ceasar donated much of his professional time to small businesses, churches, and charity organizations in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and the New Haven area.

His family would like to thank the employees of Avery Heights in Hartford for their amazing care during Ceasars time with them.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the BEECHER & BENNETT-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 410 Campbell Ave, West Haven.

Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, May 26th at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in Holy Infant Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by entombment in St. Lawrence Mausoleum.

Contributions in Ceasar’s memory be sent to the American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854. To send a condolence to the family see obit at www.beecherandbennett.com 

On Saturday, May 28, 2016, Alphonse J. Wilk, 96, entered eternal life at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain with his loving family at his side.

Born in New Britain on November 22, 1919, he was the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Barszcz). He served our great country in the United States Army during WWII and held membership with the Catholic War Veterans.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed for many years in various capacities with Stanley Works. His family was one of his greatest passions, from watching his grandsons compete athletically to lending a helping hand to anyone that needed it, he was always there.

His faith was of great importance to him as well, having been a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church where he actively volunteered and was a member of the Holy Name Society.

Left to cherish and honor his memory are his beloved wife of 72 years, Florence (Dabkowski) Wilk, his daughters, Christine Francalangia and her husband Tony of Kensington, Geri Tessitore and her husband Antonio of Orange, a sister Clara Bighinati of New Britain, his five grandsons, Michael Francalangia and his wife Barbara-Jean, David Francalangia and his wife Janis, James Francalangia, Joseph Tessitore and his wife Dr. Jeanna Auriemma, and Jason Tessitore, and three great grandchildren, Grace, Joseph, & Thomas Francalangia. He was predeceased by his brothers Henry, Zigmund, John & Raymond.

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, May 31, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., New Britain.Funeral services will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 1, 10:00 AM from Burritt Hill, with an 11:00 AM Liturgy of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church. Rites of Committal will follow the Mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

To share a memory or blessing with the Wilk family, visit  www.burritthill.com.

Dr. Ann Capecelatro Levenduski, 91, a lifelong resident of Orange passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Apple Rehab Laurel Woods, East Haven.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Levenduski.  Dr. Ann was born in Orange on January 11, 1925; daughter of the late Gennaro and Frances Cuzzocreo Capecelatro; she received her Optometry Degree from Pennsylvania State College of Optometry and operated her own practice in New Haven for many years and North Haven until her retirement.

Dr. Ann was Past President of the Graduate Club, served on the Board of Governors at the University of New Haven, the Board of Trustees at Cheshire Academy, and the State Board of Examiners for Optometry; Past President of the Community Soup Kitchen and was a member of the Republican Women’s Auxiliary for the Town of Orange.  Dr. Ann was recognized by Who’s Who and American Women.

Loving mother of David J. Levenduski, Kathryn Clarke and her husband Gregg.   Loving and devoted grandmother of Kyle and Tyler Clarke.  Sister-in-law of Elaine and Gloria Capecelatro.  Also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Predeceased by her brothers, former Orange First Selectman Ralph E. Capecelatro and John L. Capecelatro.  The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to all the nurses and staff at the Apple Rehab Laurel Woods especially nurse Jamey and aide Judy for the excellent comfort and care they provided to our mom and gram over the past years.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Wednesday morning at 9:15.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Holy Infant Church at 10:00 am.  Interment will follow in St.  Lawrence Cemetery.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Soup Kitchen, 84 Broadway, Hamden, CT  06518

Samuel Prussin, 91, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Jewish Senior Services of Fairfield.

Samuel was born in Bridgeport to the late Alex and Fanny Prussin.

Mr. Prussin served proudly in the U.S. Army during World War II on the hospital ship Algonquin. He later owned Tastee Delicatessen on Madison Avenue in Bridgeport, and was an avid cribbage player and gardener.

Samuel is survived by his devoted children, Beth Pinkussohn and her husband John of Trumbull, CT, Debby Bongiorno of Waltham, MA, Robert Prussin and his wife Liz of Orange, CT, his adored grandchildren: Aron Pinkussohn and his wife Julie of Milford, CT, Jamie Pinkussohn of Trumbull, CT, Lisa Bongiorno of Newton, MA, Mark Prussin, Matthew Prussin, and Steven Prussin of Orange, CT, and cherished great grandchildren, Tyler Pinkussohn and Sarah Pinkussohn of Milford, CT. as well his nieces and nephews.

Mr. Prussin was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Shirley Prussin.

The family would also like to acknowledge and extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the dedicated, caring and loving staff of the Jewish Senior Services. Services took place on Friday, June 3, 2016. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Services of Fairfield, www.jseniors.org.

Amity has always been a tight community. Orange residents tend to know a lot of folks from the other two towns through Amity High School or the Orange Country Fair.

So when a “big name” you may know from the Amity community passes away, Orange Live will post their obituary so that you may pay your respects. 

An Orange resident informed us that Dana Fox II, whom many know from Shepherd’s Farm in Woodbridge, had died in a motorcycle accident on Litchfield Turnpike (Rt 69) on Friday, June 10. 

Here is his Obituary:

In Woodbridge, June 10, 2016, Dana J. Fox II, 49, of 1990 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge.

Father of Erik and Benjamin Shepherd. Partner of Sarah Shepherd.

Son of the late Pam Martone and Dana Fox Sr. of NC. Brother of Adam Fox and Adam’s wife, Tracey Fox of North Haven and grandson of Anne Hoff of Florida. A brother, Jaymes Fox, also predeceased him.

He also is survived by his cherished nieces and nephews, Adam and Tracey’s children, Anthony, Christian, Kyle, Peyton and Avery and by his stepfather, Carmen Martone, of East Haven.

Dana was born in Derby, on October 10, 1966 and grew up in Bethany. He attended TCI after finishing high school and held a variety of jobs in the course of his life.

In 2002, he became the operator of Shepherd Farm in Woodbridge. He managed the herd of Jersey cows until 2006. He continued to farm and in March 2015 he started full time work as a landscaper with the Woodbridge Estate Care.

Dana loved the outdoors, farming and had many hobbies, among them motorcycle riding. Dana was gifted at figuring out anything mechanical.

He was a good friend to many people in the community.

Graveside service will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 in Carrington Cemetery, Rainbow Road, Bethany.

Friends may call at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dana’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Linda Beth Ross, 56, of Meriden, passed suddenly in her home Monday, June, 6, 2016.

Born in Orange, Linda was an employee of the USPS for more than 20 years.

She is survived by her mother Lauretta and her brothers Steven & David Cavrudatz, along with extended family and loving friends.

There will be a memorial service in the chapel of the Orange Congregational Church on Saturday June 18 at 10 a.m. followed by interment at the Orange Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her name to a charity of your choice and that you remember to visit your health care professional regularly.

We are all saddened and searching for appropriate words to describe the loss of our families’ founder Pasquale Ernest Luciano Sr., who passed away peacefully on Thursday June 9, 2016 with his family by his side at his home in Orange.

He is beloved by us all. You would realize that his smile, filled with charisma, was always at the forefront. He made us laugh and wanted us all to enjoy each day we are blessed with. He was a fighter through his illness; he made it clear: “no tears for me, I had a great life, wonderful children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, stay happy for me.” All of us cannot help the sadness of seeing the separation of our dad with his best friend and love of his life, Mary. They were married for 62 years, and set an example of love and loyalty to us all. Pat and Mary will forever dwell in our hearts. May God bless us all.

He leaves behind his twin sister, Rosemarie Bufano and her husband, Joseph, his sister, Carol Stone and her husband, Manas Ronald; three sons, Pasquale, Jr. (Solin), Joseph, and Ronald and his daughter, Gina, “His Girl Friday;” His grandchildren, Jessica, Malina, Kelly, Kristen, Roxanne, Doris, Kevin, Leah and Alaina. Alaina was pinned into a nurse by “Pop Pop,” as we lovingly called him. Pop was so proud of Alaina, as we all are, and he was the reason she is now an Oncology Nurse.

He also leaves his loving daughters-in-law, Cherilyn and Sarah; along with great-grandchildren, Thomas, Natalia, Luciana, Adonis, Julian, Lucia, Destin, Vicente, Jacob and Carson; and so many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Rose Vertucci Luciano; sisters, Theresa Rivellini, Angela DiBiaso, Frances Aiudi; and his brothers, Alfred, Dominic, Anthony and Ralph Luciano, Jr.

His funeral procession left the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Monday for a Mass of Christian burial in Holy Infant Church at 10 a.m. Interment followed in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or the Closer to Free Fund, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508, which jointly supports Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven and Yale Cancer Center.

Robert “Bob” Purcell, born in Derby, Connecticut on December 16, 1942 died peacefully at home in Clovis, California on June 17th at age of 73.

Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce (McDougall), son, David of Chino Hills, CA, daughter, Lisa Purcell Berube of Shelton, CT, sister, Mary Scollin and her husband Dick of Seymour, CT and brother, Jim and wife Pat of Crossville, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan, his father, Francis, his brother, Brian and his eldest son, Robert Jr. all from Shelton.

He will be missed by his in-laws, Billie McDougall of Shelton, CT, Jim McDougall of Seymour, CT, Bill and Kathy Perkins of Hinsdale, NH and Dan and Sharon Woznicki of Orange, Ct along with many loving nieces and nephews.

Bob was born on December 16, 1942 in Derby, CT to Francis and Joan (Coastin) Purcell. Following graduation from Shelton High School in 1960,

Bob proudly served in the United States Navy where he served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He then studied engineering at Norwalk Tech and received an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bob enjoyed an exciting career with Sikorsky Aircraft from 1964-1980. He led the Blade Shop team that developed and implemented composite rotor blade technology that contributed to winning the competitive fly-off for the UH60 program (ie. the Blackhawk Helicopter).

During his tenure at Sikorsky, Bob also worked on Presidential Aircraft and led the composites team at the Bridgeport Plant in developing an all composite helicopter fuselage and airframe. He went on to lead composite operations at Martin Marietta in Baltimore, Rohr Industries in Riverside, California, General Dynamics in Pomona, California and Raytheon in Tuscon, Arizona.

Bob was passionate about his work and his teams were responsible for implementing composites technology in a wide array of military and commercial aerospace products that are in use today.

Bob was a skilled craftsman who enjoyed creating beautiful upgrades in his homes. He enjoyed his homes and made them places to entertain and share with friends and family.

Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton on Sunday from 3 to 4 PM. His funeral is scheduled for Monday at 11 AM at the Riverview Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will immediately follow at Riverside Cemetery in Shelton, with a reception to follow.

Offer condolences online at www.riverviewfh.com.

Louis Gloria, Sr., age 71, of Orange, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born on July 26, 1944 in Milford to the late Anthony and Grace Marino Gloria, Sr.

Before retiring, he was the dedicated owner of Gloria’s Inc., which included the Garden Center and Farm Market for 55 years.

In the early years he passionately played on his softball team, Gloria’s. Lou was the pitcher, bringing home many championship titles.

He actively enjoyed tennis and playing mixed doubles with his wife Margaret. He developed a passion for the sport and went on to coach his son throughout his career, while continuing to introduce and mentor his grandchildren in the sport.

B, as he was affectionately known, rarely missed any event that his children and grandchildren participated in.

From its humble beginnings as a fruit stand, Gloria’s became an iconic landmark in Milford, CT. This was accomplished by the extraordinary dedication of Lou, his brother and parents who founded the business in 1949. Lou voluntarily retired from the business in 2001 to spend more time with his family.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, he is survived by his loving high school sweetheart and wife of 52 years Margaret Coppola Gloria, children Louis Gloria, Jr and his wife Anna, daughter Stephanie Sullo and her husband Vincent, all of Orange, grandchildren Chadd Sullo, Taylor Sullo, Brett Gloria and Ava Gloria. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers Anthony, Vincent and Joseph Gloria.

Calling hours are Friday, July 1, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm at the Smith Funeral Home, 135 N Broad St., Milford.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2nd in Holy Infant Church, 456 Racebrook Rd., Orange at 10:00am.

Entombment will follow in Mt. Saint Peter’s Cemetery in Derby.

Donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. of CT, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southingon, CT 06489.

To leave condolences or for directions, please visit www.georgejsmithandson.com.

James William “Jim” Maher, 82, passed away on June 30, 2016. Husband of the late Betty Lou McCarthy Maher. He was born on March 15, 1934 in New Haven, son of the late Raymond and Therese Guay Maher.

He is survived by his children, James (Tracy) Maher, Jr. of West Haven, Betty (Robert) Sutay of Orange, Susan (Robert) Murphy of Guilford, and Teresa Stewart of West Haven, 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brother Norman Maher and his sister Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Maher.

Jim worked for CHR for many years prior to his retirement.

He loved to play the guitar and sing songs with his wife. One of his greatest passions was playing softball.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on WEDNESDAY at 11 a.m. in St. Lawrence Church, 207 Main St. West Haven, CT. Interment will be private.

West Haven Funeral Home at the Green in care of arrangements.

For online condolences please visit our website at www.westhavenfuneral.com.

Nancy Elizabeth White, R.N., following a courageous battle with cancer, died peacefully at the age of 68 surrounded by her five children in the comfort of her own home in Shelton, CT.

Nancy was born on January 15th 1948, in New York, New York. She graduated from St. Vincent’s College in 1994 with a degree in Nursing and graduated with the distinction of Magna Cum Laude. She was honored to receive the Pasquariello Memorial Award for compassion shown to patients, consideration shown to peers and a high quality of job performance.

Her children remember her as a loving, strong, humorous, compassionate, supportive free spirit. Nancy encouraged her children to embrace their individuality and to pursue their passions. Nancy loved being a mother, sister, friend and nurse. She cherished time with her family. Her laughter was easy and her support never ending.

As an accomplished swimmer, Nancy instilled a deep love of the water in both her children and her grandchildren. Time with Nancy always led to great conversations, delicious home cooking and listening to awesome tunes. Nancy approached all people and all things with an open mind and an open heart. She left an indelible impression on all of the people that were fortunate enough to know and feel her grace.

Nancy is survived by her five children: Peter R. Gil (Heidi) of Milford, CT, Melissa M. Cox (Kevin) of Orange, CT., Robbie W. Gil (Abigail) of Fishkill, NY, Andrew B. Gil (Regina) of Stamford, CT and James B. Whiteside (Daniel) of New York City; her grandchildren: Andrew Gil, Kevin & Molly Cox, Elizabeth & Marianne Gil, and McKinley Gil.

Nancy was preceded in death by her mother and father: Cora Jennings White & Robert Stephen White of Riverside, CT.

She also is survived by her brother Bruce J. White (Mary Ann) and nephews Thomas A White (Alison) and Robert A. White.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5 at First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich, CT 06870.

A Reception will follow in the Church garden. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Nancy’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Leeway Inc. at 40 Albert St. New Haven, CT 06511.

The family is eternally grateful for the support and love provided to Nancy by: Elsie, Dorothy, Nancy, Donna and Chaplain Kim.

To benefit and support future nurses, Nancy has donated her body to the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.

Paul J. Sabo Jr., 73, of Trumbull, passed away June 29, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Sabo was born in Bridgeport to the late Paul and Margaret Sabo Sr.

He was a manufacturing engineer having worked for Bullards and Sikorsky Aircraft. Mr. Sabo was a member of the Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Knights of Columbus Council # 11077. He proudly served with the 242nd combat engineers of the National Guard in Stratford.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 50 years, Theresa Telep Sabo of Trumbull; four daughters Christine Roy and her husband Paul of Winsted, Linda Cardichon and her husband Jean-Paul of Hamden, Jennifer Bowser and her husband Bryan of Orange and Elizabeth Sabo of Trumbull; one sister Marie Sabo and dear friend Scott Fabri of Fairfield and four cherished grandchildren Nicholas, Abigail,and Nathaniel Bowser and Gabriel Cardichon; his sister-in-law Dodie Milardo.

He was predeceased by his brother James M. Sabo.

Friends and family are invited to attend his memorial service on Wednesday at 10:15 am at the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd. Trumbull and at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Church Anton St. Bridgeport. Friends may call on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Inurnment to follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Fairfield.

To leave an online condolence please visit www.mullinsfh.com.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and health care professionals at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Masonicare and Lord Chamberlin for their loving concern.

Memorial contributions may be made to Swim Across the Sound c/o St. Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06606.

Angelo Alfonso Rolli, 84, of Orange, entered into eternal life on July 1, 2016 at West Haven VA Hospital.

He leaves his beloved wife Christine Palmieri Rolli of 62 years and two sons, Alfonso Rolli (Diane, deceased dearest love) of Riverhead, NY and Monte (Ava) Rolli of North Haven.

Angelo was born in West Haven on September 17, 1931 son of the late Alfonso and Angelina Monte Rolli. He served his community as Fire Marshal and Deputy Chief of the Allingtown Fire Department, West Haven until his retirement of 25 years.

He also worked for CT Limousine and New Haven Ambulance (AMR) for several years. He honorably served in the US Army National Guard for 32 years.

Angelo was an expert on rifles and hand guns and often fired at the New Haven Gun Club where he was a member for several years.

He and his wife enjoyed traveling with friends and spent winters in Dania Beach, FL.

He loved and enjoyed his five grandchildren; Jenna, Ashley, Angela, Alfonso and Anthony. He also leaves his sister Sylvia (Michael) Santarcangelo of East Haven, a devoted cousin Carmela “Millie” Heckert and several nieces, great nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will take place Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Vertical Church (LWM), 225 Meloy Road, West Haven with viewing from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Church.

Interment with military honors follows service at St. Lawrence Cemetery West Haven.

Please omit flowers. Donations may be given to a favorite charity.

Dorothy Sophie Szatkowski, 92, of Ansonia, died peacefully on July 5, 2016 at the Hewitt Health and Rehab Center, Shelton.

Born in Shelton on January 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Sophie Monsam Baranowski.

Mrs. Szatkowski was a lifelong resident of Ansonia and graduate of the New Haven Beauty Academy. She worked as a Dietary Aide for over 25 years for the former Derby Nursing Home where she was a member of the New England Healthcare Workers Union Local 1199, until the time of her retirement in 1997.

Mrs. Szatkowski was a member of TOPS for 40 years and enjoyed crocheting afghans and shawls for many friends and family.

A devout Catholic, she would attend Mass as often as possible. When she lost her mobility, she would then watch the daily TV Mass with her rosary beads always in hand.

She was predeceased by a brother, John C. Baranowski.

Mrs. Szatkowski is survived by her devoted children, Lois A. (Richard, Sr.) Carr of Norwich, Victor A. (Laura) Szatkowski, Jr. of Orange and Karen J. (Jeffrey) DiDonato of KY; cherished grandchildren, Richard Carr, Jr. and Vivian Carr; Ryan and Matthew Szatkowski; and Meredith Higgins; 6 cherished great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services took place from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia, on Friday, July 8, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, 61 North Cliff Street, Ansonia. Interment followed in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ORTV- Office of Radio & Television, Archdiocese of Hartford, 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, CT 06712-1052.

Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com 

Richard Straube Sr., 65, of Orange, beloved husband and father died peacefully while surrounded by family on July 19th, 2016.

Born in Huntsville, Alabama on February 6, 1951, Rick, as he was known, was the son of the late Harold Strabue and Patricia Sanderson Straube.

He is survived by his devoted son Richard Lee Straube Jr., and his wife Jessica. He is also survived by his brother, Steven Straube.

Rick was a resident of Milford and Orange for more than 40 years. He is remembered as a quiet man of few words but those words made an extraordinary impact on those around him.

Rick worked as the manager of FishCo in Milford, CT and Fish Fish Fish in Palisades Park, NJ, sharing his expansive knowledge of tropical fish. Rick is also remembered for his love of nature, especially spending time on the river while fly fishing.

An avid artist, he designed and tied his own flies while also spending time creating watercolor landscapes and pen/ink drawings.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.

To share a memory, visit  www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com 

Margaret Kinsman Wachs, 102,  of Stratford passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the widow of Miller Allen Wachs. Born in North Thetford, VT on September 20, 1913 she was a daughter of the late John Kinsman and Glen Cora Staples Kinsman.

Mrs. Wachs graduated from the University of Vermont and was the Christian Education Director at Stratford United Methodist Church prior to her retirement. She was also a nursery school teacher at the Sterling House for many years.

A devoted Christian, Mrs. Wachs was very active at the Stratford United Methodist Church and a member of UMW and AAUW.

She is survived by her 5 loving daughters; Ann Marie Wilkinson and her husband Thomas of Ansonia, Greta Jacobsen of Stratford, Martha Weintraub and her husband David of Hillsborough, NJ, Elaine Matto and her husband Ralph of Shelton and Bonnie Huey and her husband Ray of Orange.

She also is survived by her grandchildren; Jeffery Coe, Danny Coe, Kirsten Jacobsen, Lars Jacobsen, David Weintraub, Amy Weintraub, Ben Huey, Margaret Huey, great grandchildren; Andrew Coe, Sarah Coe, Natalie Johanesen, Miranda Johanesen, Lorelei Johanesen and great great grandchildren; Caeden and Rylee Ann Marie.

Friends may great the family on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 5 to 7 pm at the Dennis & D’Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 am at Stratford United Methodist Church with Pastor Simeon Law officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615.

For online condolences, visit www.dennisanddarcy.com

Ulrich Hans Weil, MD, was born in 1923 in Breslau, Germany (now Wrocaw, Poland) to Sigmund Weil, a professor of orthopedics, and Elsa Weil.

With the rise of the Nazis he was sent to school in Switzerland, but at 16 he was required to return to Germany to serve the country. As his father was Jewish, Ulrich was considered to be of ‘mixed blood’, and so was sent to a labor camp, rebuilding bombed railroad lines.

Given the circumstances, the family’s avoidance of deportation to the concentration camps in the east was miraculous. In 1944, at war’s end, he attended medical school at Heidelberg University. At the time there was a shortage of medical residents in the USA. A program inviting German students to America was created to help normalize relations.

Ulrich was among the first participants, becoming an intern at Muhlenberg Hospital, New Jersey. There he met Ruth DeMeza, a nurse. They married in 1953.

In 1955 he began to work at St. Raphael’s hospital in New Haven. He became a professor of Orthopedics at Yale University, and in 1959 founded a private practice called the New Haven Orthopaedic Group (later Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists). After thirty years of private practice, he became Medical Director of Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Emergency Department.

He also served in community roles, including Town of Orange Health Inspector. He attended orthopedic Grand Rounds at Yale Hospital until he was 90 years old.

He and Ruth settled in Orange in 1959, and raised three children: Christa, Ulrich, and Claudia. In his free time he loved reading history, swimming, and writing. He is the author of a medical textbook and many papers, including one exploring the medical condition of Toulouse-Lautrec.

He was a man of keen intelligence, deep morals, and unwavering commitment to the health of his patients and training of his students. In his retirement, Ulrich and Ruth moved to Branford, where he remained until his death.

At his wishes, his remains were donated to the first-year anatomy students at the Yale Medical School.

He leaves behind Ruth, his wife of 63 years, daughter Christa Weil and her husband Dean, daughter Claudia Esposito and her husband Andrew, son Ulrich Weil, and grandchildren Alexander, Niko, Christa, Claire, Madeline, Timothy, Andrew and Matthew.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday August 6 at the Turtle Bay Condominium Clubhouse, 1 Turtle Bay Drive, Branford, from 11:00 to 2:00. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dr. Weil’s honor to the Ct. Hospice Development Office, Branford Home Care, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

Loretta I. DeVincentis, 86, of Orange, beloved wife of the late Orlando “Pat” DeVincentis, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 3, 2016.

She was born on September 2, 1929 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Michael and Mary Riccio. More than anything, Loretta loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and her life revolved around her family.

Loretta is survived by her son, Michael DeVincentis; her grandchildren, Michael DeVincentis and his wife, Corrine, Michael McDevitt and his wife Sarah, and Megan Faith McDevitt; her great-grandchildren, Dominic and Adriana DeVincentis; and several nieces and one nephew.

Loretta was predeceased by her brother, Michael Riccio, Jr., her daughter, Laurene McDevitt, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and several aunts and uncles.

Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 378 Spring St., Orange.

Interment will follow at Orange Center Cemetery, Orange Center Rd., Orange.

To leave online condolences, visit www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.