Walter “Bucky” Symanski, 79, of Milford, entered eternal rest on November 26, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was reunited in time to celebrate the holidays with his beloved wife of 56 years, Judith “Judy” Symanski, as well as his parents, the late Raymond and Viola (Porter) Symanski. Bucky was a Milford “beach kid” through and through. He was born at home around the corner from Walnut Beach where he grew up with his 5 siblings above the...

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Gary Charles Curtiss of Branford, CT, 72, passed Friday November 24, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1951 in New Haven, CT to the late Asa Curtiss and Carol Dandio Curtiss. After graduating from Amity High School Gary continued working just shy of 50 years as a Union Grocer for Local 919 of The United Food and Commercial Workers Union at various Stop and Shop locations on the shoreline CT area until his retirement in 2017. Before raising his sons and spending time coaching and on the sidelines...

Anthony J. Roberto, Jr., passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 at Milford Hospital. Tony was the husband of 24 years to Nancy (Gelgauda) Roberto. Born in Hartford on May 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Genevieve (Palka) Roberto and Anthony J. Roberto, Sr. Tony proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a plumber for 56 years and was an avid fan of the UConn Women’s Basketball, attending several Final Fours. But his greatest passion was being a softball...

MSGT. Richard C. Finn, 65, of Milford, Connecticut, beloved husband of Connie (Toledo) Finn, passed away on November 20, 2023. Born on January 24, 1958, in Schenectady, New York, he was the son of the late Charles Finn and Marjorie (Roberts) Finn. Richard served in the United Stated Marine Corps for 21 years. His job as a Marine was Helicopter Mechanic and CH53E Helicopter Crew Chief. He served in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Kuwait...

Teresa Lea Mello, 61, of Milford Connecticut, beloved wife of the late Mark Mello, passed away on November 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 25, 1962, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Thomas Leo Rich and Jana Inez Kidd. Teresa was a manager at SNET, SBC, AT&T for many years. Teresa then worked as a customer service representative at United Illuminating.  When Teresa was not working, she enjoyed crocheting blankets, reading, and going on...

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Elizabeth D. Barbano, 94, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Guy R Barbano Senior, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was also pre-deceased by her parents, Pasquale and Anna Rose (Gualtieri) D’Agostino; and her five siblings, Anna Marcello (James), Joseph D’Agostino (Winifred), Michael D’Agostino (Marion), Philomena DeStefano, and Mary Scacozo (John). Elizabeth was born at home on May 2, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, the...

Mrs. Maddalena (Maddie) Mylen, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 at Mozaic Senior Life in Bridgeport CT. Born on January 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Carmello and Mary Grace Garofolo.  Maddie grew up in Bridgeport and graduated from Harding High School.  She spent her married life in Milford with her predeceased husband, James D. Mylen Sr.   Maddie is survived by her son James D. Mylen Jr and her daughter-in-law Mona Mylen of Westport, and...

Donald James Holly Sr., 89, of Milford, beloved husband of Carol Ann Holly, passed away on Monday November 13, 2023. Born on December 23, 1933 in Bridgeport Ct., he was the son of the late John and Sophie Holly. Donald grew up on the beach in Milford, where he developed a lifelong love for fishing and the outdoors. After graduating from Milford High School, Donald honorably enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served his country on the USS New Jersey during the Korean War. Donald...