James J. Destefano
Sep 7, 2022
James J. DeStefano, known affectionately by most as Jimmy, was born in New Haven, CT on September 19th 1932. James was always fond of his time as a youth as a member of the Boy Scouts of America, which led to a lifelong love of nature and the outdoors. His family has fond memories of camping trips where James would...
Josiah Mitchell
Sep 4, 2022
“ Loving father, son, brother, nephew, cousin & friend to many”
Mr. Josiah Mitchell, 47, formerly of Waterbury, entered into the Gates of Heaven peacefully at Stamford Hospital in Stamford.
Josiah was (proudly) born in Boston, MA on July 23, 1975, son of the late Josiah Mitchell Sr. and Patricia (Thomas) Walker. He leaves behind...
Earl M. Beall
Sep 3, 2022
Earl Maurice Beall of Kingsten, NC was born May 16, 1966 in New Haven, CT to Mattie Beall and the late William Raymond Beall. Earl graduated from James Hillhouse High School. Before moving to Kingsten, NC, Earl worked as a contractor and provided great service to the elderly people in the neighborhood. Earl had three beautiful daughters, Jelisa Tarver,...
Margaret Young
Aug 30, 2022
On August 30, 2022, Margaret “Babe” Young gained her wings. The Celebration of Life will be held on Friday September 9, 2022, at the Colonial Funerals located at 86 Circular Avenue Hamden, CT. Viewing is at 10:00 am and the service will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery 769 Ella T Grasso Boulevard New Haven,...
Jamie S. Ward
Aug 29, 2022
Mr. Jamie S. Ward passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 29, 2022 at East Mountain Park in Waterbury, CT. He was the son of Lisa A. Ward of Waterbury and James E. Ware(Stepmother Patricia Ware) of North Carolina. Jamie was educated in the Waterbury Public School System and obtained his G.E.D. J.A. as he was known worked jobs throughout...
Elizabeth Peachie Taylor
Aug 29, 2022
Elizabeth Peachie Taylor who prefers to be called “ Liz “ was born July 16, 1938 in Virginia. She was called to heaven August 29, 2022. She was the only child of Rachel Taylor. She and her mother moved to New York City where her mom was offered a job as a Nanny. Liz would tell her family stories...
Edith B. Shamsid-Deen
Aug 28, 2022
Edith B. Shamsid-Deen transitioned peacefully on August 28, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was born on January 28, 1948 in Smyrna, Tennessee to the late Samuel C. Gregory and Velva Charleston Gregory. She attended Norwalk Community College and retired from Stamford Housing Authority after many years of service. She brought much love and joy to those who...
Hazel Virginia Williams
Aug 27, 2022
Hazel Virginia Williams was born on October 18, 1944, in Glynn County, Brunswick, GA. She was a mom, grandma, and great grandma. Our Mom Hazel dedicated her time here helping those in her New Haven community. She became a force to reckon with as Pond Street Block Watch Captain, which led her to achieve with the City of New...
Patricia Ann Mack
Aug 27, 2022
Patricia Ann Mack, age 74 of Hamden, CT, entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2022. Patricia was born on April 22, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to the late Lawrence Johnson, Sr. and Geraldine Johnson.
“Patti”, as she was known by many, graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, CT. She went on to work...
Carlette Parson Haley
Aug 24, 2022
Carlette Parson Haley born September 6, 1969 departed this life on August 24, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Carlette leaves to mourn her loving daughter Nijee Parson husband Calvin Haley. Mother Beatrice Morton and Father Seleven Parson, paternal grandmother Leola Davis, sisters Catrice (Frank) Whitfield, Kenyarda Foreman (David) baby sis Ayesha Branham, brother Curtis Woods. Predeceased by her...