Obituaries

Frances C. Russell

May 27, 2017

Frances C. Russell., age 70, of Hamden, entered into eternal life on Saturday May 27, 2017. Born on October 6, 1946, the daughter of the late Joseph and Isabel (Johnson) Russell Sr. Cherished mother of Xavier (Renee Trotman) Russell of Hamden, Kennit

Anthony Johnson

May 23, 2017

Anthony Johnson, 65, of New Haven, entered into eternal life on May 23, 2017. Born on October 28, 1951 in New Haven, the cherished son of Emma Lee Mason Johnson of New Haven. Anthony was an employee of Yale University for over 20 years. He leaves beh

Lena F. (Guida) Purpora

May 20, 2017

Lena F. (Guida) Purpora, 90, of Orange, entered into eternal life on Saturday May 20, 2017 in Orange Health Care Center. Born on April 22, 1927 in New Haven to the late Amadeo and Carmel (Antonelli) Guida. She was predeceased by her late husband Anth

Shirlie Hocking-McGillis

April 19, 2017

Shirlie Arlene Hocking-McGillis, age 68, of New Haven, entered into eternal life on April 19, 2017 at YNHH. Born on December 16, 1948 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Hocking. Cherished mother of Lori (Mickey) Ortiz, Linda (Mik

Mattie Ruth Stevenson

April 16, 2017

Mattie Ruth Stevenson, age 82, of West Haven, entered into eternal life on Sunday April 16, 2017 at CT Hospice. Born on February 22, 1935 in Greenville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Jon and Rosella Stevenson. Cherished mother of Bonnie M

Richard Golia Jr.

April 5, 2017

Richard Golia Jr., age 48, of Cheshire, entered into eternal life on April 5, 2017 at his home. Born on May 18, 1968 in Norfork, VA, the son of Richard and Nancy (Nuzzo) Golia Sr. of Hamden. Cherished father of Richard :Tanner” Golia of Cheshire. B

Viola "Bootsie" Rollinson

April 4, 2017

Viola “Bootsie” (James) Rollinson, age 66, of New Haven, entered into eternal life on Friday April 14, 2017 at YNHH (St Raphael’s Campus). Born on May 30, 1950 in New Haven, the daughter of the late John and Lula Mae James Sr. Loving wife of Sa

Madeline Marie Mongillo

April 2, 2017

Madeline Marie “Mickey” Mongillo, 86, of Hamden, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Sunday April 2, 2017 at CT Hospice of Branford. Born on January 7, 1931 in New Haven, the daughter of the late John and Clementine Mongillo. Si