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Sean Michael Healey, 36, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Born on April 3, 1985 in New Haven, he was the cherished son of Bob and Chris Healey. Sean was a graduate of Notre Dame of West Haven High School in 2003 where he was captain of the varsity tennis team. He then moved on with many close friends to continue his education at Iona College where he graduated in 2007. After school, Sean went on to work as a charismatic bartender at Delaney’s Bar...

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Rita Agnes Gaul, 89, of Milford, beloved wife of the late William Gaul, Sr., passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021. Born on June 21, 1932 in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ellen (Hopkins) Gallagher. Please check back for a complete obituary and service information. 

John C. Counihan peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, 26 November 2021. John was born in the Bronx, New York on 27 November 1926 to the late John Counihan and Johanna Sullivan Counihan. He spent his early years in New York City attending Sacred Heart Grammar School in the Bronx and Power Memorial High School in Manhattan before joining the United States Navy in September 1944 at the age of seventeen. John served proudly as a Signalman during WWII Pacific Theatre Campaign in Japan...

Thomas Salvatore Petrovato, 85, of Suffern, NY, beloved husband of 59 years to Jane A. (nee Phillips) Petrovato, entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2021. Born on August 12, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Bruno and Anna (nee Mollura) Petrovato. Along with his wife, Tom leaves behind his children, Adria (Michael) Ward, John (Rebecca) Petrovato, and Gregory (Amanda) Petrovato; grandchildren, Evan Ward, Cosmo Petrovato, Emmett and Gus Petrovato and many extended family...

Elizabeth Roman, 94, previously of Arizona and California, passed away on November 24, 2021. Born on July 10, 1927 in Milford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Susanna (Lesh) Roman. Elizabeth is survived by her siblings, Richard (Phyllis) Roman and Bernice Scoville, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Roman and Dorothy Norko. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers,...

Beloved husband of Joan, children Christine, Andrew (and wife Diane), Benjamin (and wife Lydia), grandchildren Elizabeth (and husband Peter), Michael (and wife Monica), Matthew, Nora, and great-grandchildren Jack, Eliza, and Gabriela. Born in New York City, grew up and lived in Brooklyn, NY, later moving to Cos Cob and Milford, CT. Veteran of World War II U.S. Navy Submarine Service, deployed to the U.S.S. Finback (recovering downed future President George H. W. Bush). Ben was a Plant...

Dorothy Hemming, 102, of Milford, loving wife for 72 years to the late Howard Hemming, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2021. Dorothy was born on September 11, 1919 to the late George D. and Grace Gallager Hall. Dorothy was employed as an administrator assistant at Page Motor Company and the City of Milford. During WWII, Dorothy was active as an Air Raid Warden. Later on, Dorothy was involved at Day Prospect School for Girls in New Haven where her daughters attended. Dorothy leaves...

Robert “Bob” T. Heid, 91 of Milford, beloved husband of the late Barbara Heid, passed away on November 21, 2021 at his home. Born on August 27, 1930 in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Arthur and Agnes Heid, and the loving brother of the late Arthur J. Heid. He will be sorely missed by family and friends, including his new friends at the American Legion Post #196. Survivors include his children Diana Aquilino (Larry) of Milford, Barbara Lee Heid (David Considine) of...