All Obituaries

Frank J. Pacelli, Jr., age 71, husband of 42 years to Jane M. (Ambriscoe) Pacelli of Milford, entered peaceful rest on January 16, 2020 at his home. Son of the late Frank J. Pacelli, Sr. and Jean (Pulciani) Pacelli and was born on July 18, 1948 in New Haven. Mr. Pacelli was a loan officer for the former Yale-New Haven Credit Union for over 11 years before his retirement. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed Nascar. In addition to his devoted wife, Mr. Pacelli...

Dorothy L. Luzetsky, age 72, beloved wife of 31 years to Charles D. Luzetsky, entered into peaceful rest on January 8, 2020 at CT Hospice. She was born on June 17, 1947 in Milford and was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Sabol) Barnaby. Dorothy was an assembler for Osda in Milford for many years before her retirement. She loved reading romance novels and enjoyed trips to the casino with Charles. In addition to her husband, she leaves her devoted daughters, Tricia Lowenbein and...

B. Anne O’Connor, age 78, of West Haven, beloved wife of the late James O’Connor, entered peaceful rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1941 in Lackawanna, PA and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth (Schell) Manes. Anne enjoyed playing bingo. Anne is survived by her devoted daughters, Sally O’Connor of TN, Coleen Quackenbush of West Haven, Dale Geddes and her husband Charles of Milford, five grandchildren, Thomas...

Hilda H. Brannigan, age 82, of East Haven, beloved wife of the late Robert J. Brannigan, entered into peaceful rest on Dec. 31, 2019. She was born on Nov. 7, 1937 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Martin and Eva (Seifried) Hofmeister. Hilda was an accounting clerk at New Haven Savings Bank and previously worked at Milford Rivet, Golden Hill Health Care Center, The Bridgeport Post, and Mechanics and Farmers. She volunteered at Milford Hospital for 25 years and also at Trinity...

Herbert Edward “Bert” Paradis, age 82, beloved husband of Joy (Prusaczyk) Brennan Paradis, of Milford, passed away on Dec. 29, 2019. He was born on Dec. 4,1937 in Norwalk and was the son of the late Percy and Irene (Braithwait) Paradis. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Bert worked as an electrical assembler for Bodine and AVCO Lycoming in Stratford for many years before his retirement in 2008. In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, Kenneth Paradis (Tina), Robert...

  Robert C. Booth, age 92, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Virginia M. (Pivarnik) Booth for 65 years, died peacefully on December 25, 2019 with his family by his side.  Mr. Booth was born in Bridgeport to the late Raymond and Alice (James) Booth. He was a US Army and the Merchant Marines veteran serving during WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Booth was an electrician for Superior Electric and Union Local 488 IBW for many years before his retirement. He was a member of...

Francesca Makusevich, age 93, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Walter Makusevich, entered peaceful rest on Dec. 18, 2019 at Branford Hills Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Ercolano and Lucrezia (Tarantino) Samuele and was born on July 16, 1926 in Gorizia, Italy.  She loved her job as an engineering record center coordinator for Sikorsky Aircraft for over 43 years before her retirement. Her family was the most important part of her life.  She had a love for...

Mary A. Falcone, age 93, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Salvatore A. Falcone, entered eternal rest on December 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Nicola and Jennie (Francione) Fiorillo and born on March 10, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY. Mrs. Falcone worked as a cashier at the former M & M Farms in Milford for over 10 years before her retirement. She loved playing bingo at Foxwoods and around the area and enjoyed playing cards with her brother in law, George and her best friend,...

Peter F. Canevari, age 66, of Monroe, entered eternal rest on Dec. 16, 2019. He was the son of the late Charles and Magdalene (Foote) Canevari and was born on Dec. 27, 1952 in Bridgeport. Mr. Canevari was a computer consultant for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8013 in Trumbull. In prior years, he volunteered as an EMT and driver for Trumbull EMS. In High School he achieved Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts. Mr. Canevari is survived by his beloved son,...

Thomas Philip Doyle, age 88, beloved husband of 61 years to Helen (Novak) Doyle of Orange, entered eternal rest on December 12, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Thomas A. and Jean (Farley) Doyle and was born on May 25, 1931 in Bridgeport. Mr. Doyle graduated from Fairfield Prep in 1949 and received his bachelors degree from Fairfield University in 1953. He was attending St. John’s Law School in Brooklyn, NY before he was drafted and proudly served with the...