All Obituaries

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. ...

Stuart Max Kaufman, 62, of West Haven, CT passed away on November 3, 2021.  Born in Bronx, NY, to Sara (Neugarten) and Allen Kaufman, he grew up in Whitestone, Queens.  He graduated from the selective Bronx High School of Science and attended SUNY New Paltz and St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD.  He had a variety of jobs during his working years, including at a toy store where he enjoyed playing Santa Claus during the holidays.  Stuart had an avid interest in...

Noreen Iannucci, age 78, of East Haven passed away on September 8, 2021. For 54 years, she was the loving wife of Richard Iannucci, Sr. Noreen was born in New Haven, daughter of Mary Ferraiolo Nebor and the late Peter Nebor.   She is survived by her children, Richard Iannucci, Jr and his wife, Keli of Maryland and Michelle DeMatteo and her husband TJ of New Haven.  She had five grandchildren, Richard and Chelsea Iannucci and Rebecca, Juliana and Kaitlyn DeMatteo. She is also...

              Betty Lou (Griffin) Meyer, 85, of Higganum, beloved Mom, Grams, Nana, Aunt Bet, Grandma Betty, passed away after a short illness surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 13, 2021. She was born on August 3, 1936, along with her twin sister Barbara as the youngest of the ten, to the late Winfred Griffin and Jenny (Watrous) Griffin.  She graduated in June, 1954 from Morgan High School in Clinton. ...

Rich Prisley, 70, of North Branford passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2021. He was born on November 2nd,1950. Beloved husband of Linda; devoted father of Rich Jr. (Sue) and Chris (Kim); adoring grandfather of Tyler and Kayla and his grandpuppies Jax and Winnie. Rich had a knack for developing long lasting loyal friendships and touched the hearts of many people throughout his life. He will be dearly missed by all.   Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made...

James Warren Dey, age 91, of Milford died June 29, 2021. He was born September 15, 1929, in New Haven, CT. After high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Airforce, married, raised a family, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Bridgeport. He worked at S.N.E.T from 1964 until his retirement in 1986.  Up until 3 years ago, Jim met monthly for over 40 years with the S.N.E.T. pizza group. It was an opportunity to remember...

“Though she be but little, she is fierce!” Wm. Shakespeare Our beloved Frances passed away peacefully on Thursday; May 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle with COVID-19.  Frances was a wonder.  She overcame adversity and thrived.  A 30 year Stop & Shop employee first in Darien, then Stratford and Shelton, CT.   She also worked part time as a security guard on weekends, which was one of her lifelong dreams. Fran was an avid...

Ronald Ragozzino, 64 of Northford passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Husband of Sandra Swidock Ragozzino and beloved father of Ronald J. and Nicholas Ragozzino, Amy (Bernie) Russo and Wendy (Kyle) Samuel, grandfather to Isabella, Anthony, Cameron, and Ashton. Ronald was predeceased by his parents, Louis Ragozzino Jr and Gloria Ragozzino, and his brother Louis Ragozzino III.   Ronald was a businessman and entrepreneur who owned and operated...

Holly Wetherell Fitzmaurice, age 49, of West Haven, passed away suddenly at home on April 2, 2021. She was the wife of James Fitzmaurice. Holly was born in Milford, CT, daughter of William and Patricia Russell Wetherell. She is survived by her loving husband, James Fitzmaurice, her beloved sons, Jesse Fitzmaurice and Joel Fitzmaurice, her mother, Patricia Sullivan, her sisters, Melodie Myers, Cindy Zappa and Deanna Arpino, mother-in-law Marge Bontibus, sister-in-law Marcie Cerillo, and many...