All Obituaries

Carol Olexovitch, age 78, beloved wife of 58 years to John “Jack” Olexovitch entered peaceful rest on May 17, 2022 at CT Hospice in Branford with her husband by her side. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Verna (Murphy) Mitola and was born on December 27, 1943 in Bridgeport. Mrs. Olexovitch was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years in area nursing homes including Milford Health Care and Golden Hill before her retirement. During her retirement Carol enjoyed...

Jinny Monique Giovanna Antonelli, was born on December 10, 1981 in Norwalk, CT to Mark and Monique Antonelli of Milford. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, a daughter, a son, and nephew and Alexander Jean. She is predeceased by both her maternal and paternal grandparents. Jinny graduated from Platt Technical School in 2000. She enjoyed cooking, especially for the holidays, driving and most of all - her children. Jinny, although your heart has stopped beating...

Kathleen A. Romano age 80 of Melbourne Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Kathy was born on September 18, 1941, in Bridgeport to the late Arthur Horney and Catherine (Horney) Hansen. She was a graduate of Milford High School. Before retiring she was an inspector for the Norwalk Housing Authority. Kathy was a long-time resident of Milford until she moved to Melbourne Florida with her late husband, Frank...

PEREGRIM John “Flash”, age 99, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Frances Bonavitch Peregrim, died Thursday, May 12, 2022. Mr. Peregrim was born in Olyphant, Pa., June 9, 1922 to the late George and Melania Biscoe Peregrim, who were immigrants from the village of Czarna, Poland. Mr. Peregrim was a Milford resident for 75 years. He was a proud World War II U.S. Army veteran serving in the 29th Division, 300th Infantry which took part in the First Wave of the Normandy Invasion...

Dorothy E. Sylvester, 91, of Milford, CT, left this world for her next adventure on May 6. Her motto has always been “live well, laugh often, love much,” a phrase that describes the passion with which she lived her life. Born on July 26, 1930, in Central Falls, R.I., Dorothy spent the first 65 years of her life in Rhode Island — most recently, Pascoag — before moving to Milford, CT. A loving daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dorothy always...

Josephine A. Serini, age 89, of Milford, beloved wife of Rudolph “Rudy” Serini of 64 years, died at home on Friday, May 6, 2022.  Josephine was born in Milford on June 14, 1932, to the late Cosimo (Samuel) and Antonina (Lena) Guglielmino (Williams).  Josephine worked at Wayside Furniture for over 35 years.  Survivors, in addition to her husband, include her children: Joanne Youd (Doug) of West Haven and Mary Jane Hoyt (Gil) of Milford, five grandchildren, Melissa...

Rowland Gill, age 55, of Milford, passed away on Thursday, May 5th, 2022.  Rowland was born in Milford on August 3, 1966, to the late William and Katherine Steele Gill.  Rowland loved rock music and especially Van Halen Band. Rowland liked to dance and have fun. He was always willing to help people. Rowland liked to play his daily numbers and was the one to crack jokes and put a smile on your face. You always got a good laugh hanging out with Rowland. Rowland did landscaping,...

Oscar C. Pesotini, age 90, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Carolyn Johnson Pesotini, died on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  Oscar was born in Duryea, PA on November 28, 1931 to the late Oscar M. and Genevieve Grudzinski Pesotini.  Oscar proudly served in the Army during the Korean war and was a Pipe Fitter for Remington Arms for many years.  Survivors include his children Jeffrey Pesotini of Milford and Susan Gibson and her husband Jim of Seal Beach, CA.  Friends and...

Helmut George Zimmermann passed away on April 27, 2022 at Jupiter Medical Center, Trustbridge Hospice, with his loving family by his side. Born June 13, 1934 in Hobbach, Germany to the late Heinrich and Josefine Herold-Zimmermann. He completed his education in Germany and was a skilled, licensed Volkswagen mechanic. At the young age of 21 he sailed to the United States in June of 1955, in search of the "American Dream", where the love of his life, Sieglinde Englert from Germany was...

Pauline A. Halleran, age 90, beloved wife of the late John F. Halleran, entered peaceful rest on April 18, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late James and Irene Ahearn. She was a administrative assistant for Platt Technical Vocational High School in Milford for many years before her retirement. Mrs. Halleran is survived by her son, Scott and his wife Ellen and her daughter, Beth Halleran and three great grandchildren.  Services...