All Obituaries

Pauline Mae Hine, age 86, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Peter C. Hine, Sr., died on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Pauline was born in Milford on March 25, 1932 to the late Paul and Mae Fredericks DeBili.  She worked in management as a shipping clerk at Burndy Corporation in Milford for over 38 years.  Survivors include her children: Linda Kelley and her husband Edward, Maureen Klunk and her husband Raymond, Michael Bresnan and his wife Barbara and...

Joseph A. Martino Jr., age 67, of Milford, beloved husband of Nancy J. Johnson for 25 years, died on Tuesday, January 1st, 2019.  Joseph was born on November 17, 1951 to the late Joseph and Margaret Swisher Martino.  He worked as a materials handler for over 30 years for Olympic Steel in Milford.  Survivors include his step-children, Racine Wynus of Hartford and Michael Wynus of Wallingford, grandchildren; Destiny, Ozzie, Maximus and Stephen, seven nieces and nephews; Jennifer...

Walter J. Carson, age 75, of Milford, entered peaceful rest on December 24, 2018 at Milford Hospital. Son of the late Walter and Rachael (Fossi) Carson and was born on Dec. 9, 1943. He was united with Walter J. Staley for the past 58 years. Walter was a Manufacturing Engineer and Industrial Engineer for many years at AVCO Lycoming in Stratford. He was an active member of the United Church on the Green, UCC in New Haven. He enjoyed writing poems, short stories and was working on his first...

Kevin Katrick, age 62, husband of Linda (Capuano) Molchan Katrick of Milford, died on December 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 2, 1956 in Bridgeport and the son of Virginia Simpson of Milford. He worked for Milford Public Works for a number of years before his retirement. Kevin was an avid coin collector. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his sister, Susan Simpson of Milford, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves his best friend, Alan Bovino and many...

August R. Tomasetti, age 93, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Josephine Prestiano Tomasetti, died on Thursday, December 20th, 2018.  August was born in Bridgeport, CT on June 20, 1925 to the late Arsenio and Maria Papalini Tomasetti.  He graduated from Central High School in 1943 and served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater.  August received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in 1951 and Masters in Education in 1956 from the...

Anthony Capuano, age 64, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, December 17th, 2018.  Anthony was born in Bridgeport on August 10, 1954 to the late Nicholas and Anne Caruso Capuano.  He was an assistant manager at Walmart in New Haven for many years and published the book “What If?” in 2011.  Anthony was a loving and caring man who started The Good Years Group in Bridgeport.  Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Capuano of East Haven, sister who lovingly...

Michael D. Holmes, age 60, of Milford, beloved son and brother, passed away on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 in his home.  Michael was born in Bridgeport on January 7th, 1958 to Sherlock P. Holmes of North Carolina and Carol Dunn Holmes of Milford.  Music was Michael’s passion and he loved being a Disc Jockey.  He also adored animals and would help any in need. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his two daughters, grandson, Corgan Bisceglia of Stratford, two...

Carolina M. Braeu, age 87, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Michael A. Braeu, died on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Carolina was born in Bruck, Germany on January 5th 1931 to the late Johann and Karolina Deinfelder Moesbauer.  She was a Eucharistic minister and longtime and active parishioner of Saint Ann Church in Milford.  She was also a member of the Small Christian Prayer Group for 22 years. She...

  Mrs. Elaine M. Rohrig (Urbanowicz), 81, of Milford, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Medical Center on Nov. 23, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born on August 9, 1937 in Bridgeport. She was the beloved wife of 61 years and best friend of retired Milford firefighter, Frank C. Rohrig. She was predeceased by parents Vincent and Mary Urbanowicz, younger sister Barbara Buccetti, and brother, Richard Urbanowicz. In addition to her husband, Elaine leaves her...

Leila Walter, age 88, wife of the late Donald Walter, entered peaceful rest on Friday, November 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 23, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York and was the daughter of the late William and Leila (Lock) Flanagan. Leila worked at the former Holiday Inn in Milford for many years and after retirement she went to work for Air Lock in Milford. She is survived by five children, Denise Litchfield (James), Donna DeLauri (Philip), Richard Walter (Geraldine),...