Willie D. Samuel (95) departed this life peacefully on May 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Pop, as he was so lovingly known, was born May 7, 1929, in Lugoff, South Carolina, son of the late James and Maggie Samuel Lawhorn. He was schooled in Lugoff, and migrated as a young man to New Haven, CT. Pop retired...
Dennis Earl Crenshaw “D-DOG”, 63, of New Haven, CT entered eternal life on May 19th, 2024. Dennis was born in New Haven, CT, on July 19, 1960. He graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, CT, and was a long-time employee of Yale University. Throughout his adulthood, Dennis, aka D-Dog (Bareta), to the Newhaville neighborhood, worked many...
Sunday May 19, 2024, Leo James Sr. went to sleep in death, after gradual decline in health. He was born December 19, 1928 in Cogdale, Georgia to the late Mamie Tompkins and Christopher Columbus James.
On April 9, 1950 he married Henrietta Jenkins. Their union produced four children, Leo Jr., Judy, Gregory, and Lamont.
During...
Our beloved Corey Brown left us suddenly on May 17 th , 2024. He was born on February 24 th , 1971 to Brenda Tarver and the late John Lee Brown in Augusta Geogia.
He spent his formative years in Davisboro , Geogia. Corey loved spending time with his stepfather Alto Tarver and his best friend Irvin...
Beverly, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Stratford, CT. Beverly dedicated her life to her family, her community, and the pursuit of helping others.
As a paralegal, Beverly’s career was marked by compassion and dedication. She worked tirelessly alongside lawyers, assisting...
Leny Orlando Petteway, Sr., of Waterbury, CT, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, NC, August 4, 1936. He was predeceased by his father and mother, John N. and Lovie (Blackwell) Petteway and his wife of 67 years, Sallie (Gray) Petteway. His family was very important to...
Robert L. Eldridge age 95 of Hamden passed away on May 15, 2024 at home. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late John and Dorothy Eldridge. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Eldridge, children Rhonda Eldridge-Graham, Robert (Lynn) Eldridge, Mark Eldridge and Susan Eldridge step-daughters Sharmane Hawley and lanthia Hawley 6 grandchildren, and several great grands,...
Tobbie McAuley was born on August 24, 1949 in New Haven, CT to Jacqueline Robinson McAuley and Amos McAuley of Mt. Gilead, NC. He passed in New Haven on May 15, 2024. Tobbie graduated from Hillhouse High School.
He was employed by the New Haven Parks and Recreation Department and Fusco Construction Company.
Tobbie was...
Paul M. McCoy, a lifelong resident of Hamden, Connecticut, passed away on May 14, 2024 in Woodbridge, Connecticut. He was born on November 23, 1952, the son of the late J. Armond and Frances (Malbone) McCoy, and was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Sollee (Freidler) McCoy.
He received a BA from Quinnipiac University...
Jeanne Frances (Martino) DaCato, 94, of Northford, CT, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024. Jeanne was born on May 3, 1930, in New Haven at St. Raphael’s Hospital. Jeanne was predeceased by her husband Albert DaCato (68) and their youngest daughter Debra (Debbie) DaCato (24). Jeanne leaves behind her 2 daughters Alberta Turbert (Bert), Jeanne Manacchio (Sis) & 1...