All Obituaries

Oswald, John (John O, Big John) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Branford Hospice.  John is survived by his wife of 30 years, Robyn Knapp.  John was born on April 12, 1951, in New Haven and grew up in East Haven.  He proudly served his country in the Vietnam war as a Marine. John was an auto body mechanic by trade.  He enjoyed deep sea fishing, going to the casino, and playing cards with his buddies.  Besides his wife, John leaves behind his...

In loving memory of Richard Anthony Sattanni, 80. A mini historian for Bridgeport, Connecticut, and avid writer of novels, fiction, mysteries, and short stories. Leaves behind his first spouse Sandra Marie Sattanni, 77; son Richard S. Sattanni, 55, daughter-in-law Ellen C. Sattanni, 60; son David Anthony Sattanni, 52; Cindy Martinez (Chris Martinez and Christina Sattanni’s mother); Granddaughter Christina Sattanni (David’s daughter), Christina’s half-brother Chris Martinez;...

Darryl Anthony “Guru” James of Middletown, CT passed away on June 23, 2023 at the age of 55.  He was born in Middletown CT on June 1, 1968. He was the youngest son of the late Robert and Vivian (Mack) James. Darryl was affectionately known by most as “Guru.”  He attended Middletown High School of Middletown CT.  Darryl loved basketball. He was a better-than-average basketball player and was considered a star player in high school.  He was a...

June P. Trocchio, age 63 of Madison, CT passed away on January 4th, 2023.  She was born on March 17th, 1959, daughter of the late Chester and Jeanne Roczynski.  June is survived by her husband and best friend, Michael J. Trocchio Sr. of Madison, CT, her son Michael J. Trocchio Jr. of Wallingford, CT, her two grandchildren Jorja and Vincent, her sisters Paulette Wedmore of New South Wales, Australia, Ellen Main of Hampton, CT and her brother Paul Roczynski.  She is also...

Englander, Patricia Julia, 84 years old, of Milford, beloved wife of Saul G. Englander, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022.  Born on January 14, 1938 in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert Amodio and Dorothy Sebastian Amodio. Patricia grew up in the Bronx and Pelham Bay New York and Westport, Connecticut.  She then moved to Bayview Beach in Milford Connecticut where she began a real estate business and investment company with her husband.  She...

Sandra M. Wood, age 86, formerly of Stamford, CT passed away on October 20, 2022.  She was born Dec. 17, 1935, daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Obuchowski Zboyan.  Sandra is survived by her son Jim Boyrer and his wife Christine of West Haven, her 5 grandchildren, T.J., Jeb, Luke, Shaun and Brooke, her brother Michael Zboyan of Norwalk, cousin Cynthia Ginter of Greenwich, and two nieces and a nephew. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Rheata...

Vincent “Vinny” Joseph Montalto, age 72, of West Haven passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 4, 2022.  For over 38 years, he was the loving husband of Janis Contois Montalto.  Born in New Haven, Vinny was a son of the late Vincent and Anna DeLuca Montalto. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Marisa Byrnes and husband Shane, Morgan Montalto and his wife Jaci, his granddaughter Kinsley Byrnes, sisters Grace McMillian and...

Frank V. Galla Jr., 82, of Hamden, beloved husband of Eileen L. Galla of East Haven was called to be with the Lord on July 5th.  He was the son of the late Frank V. and Alexandra “Alice” Galla Sr. of Bridgeport. Frank is survived by brother, Robert “Bob” (Jane) Galla of Oxford and his three children, Sherry (John) Baldino of East Haven; Christopher (Rebecca) Galla of Colorado Springs, CO, and Joseph (Jennifer) Galla of Oxford.  He also leaves behind...

Richard B. Iannucci, Sr, age 81, of East Haven passed away peacefully on June 19,2022. For 54 years, he was the loving husband of the late Noreen Nebor Iannucci. Born in New Haven, he is the son of the late Dominic and Mary Recchia Iannucci. He is survived by his children Jackie Mittica and husband Jim, Richard Iannucci, Jr and wife Keli and Michelle DeMatteo and husband TJ. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren Jimmy, Ricky, Chelsea, Rebecca, Juliana and Kaitlyn and a great...

Kathleen M Serfass, age 72 of West Haven passed away on January 19, 2022.  Born to the late John and Antonia Kleindienst in Ashtabula Ohio, she learned the meaning of hard work and dedication while growing up on the family farm.  She was the loving wife of Gary W Serfass.  She is survived by her son Coby (Heather) of Hamden, and her three Grandsons Kaden, Peyton, and Jaxon.  She is also survived by her Niece Kimberly Kleindienst and her son Matthew Peck of Hamden. ...