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Mary E. Hanacek, of Milford, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2020. Born October 31, 1923, in Greenwich, CT, Mrs. Hanacek was the daughter of the late P. John and Mary A. Martin. She was a graduate of Greenwich High School (Class of January 1941) and of Katharine Gibbs School in NYC. A legal secretary with the Greenwich Law Firm of Hirschberg, Pettengill and Strong and its successor, by merger, Whitman and Ransom, she retired in 1992 after 46 years of service. Mrs....

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Jeffrey Peter Salito, 54, of Milford, beloved husband to Deanne Jovanelly Salito, entered into Eternal Peace surrounded by his loving family and friends on November 23, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeffrey was born on September 5, 1966 in Milford, CT to Genevieve Lasse Salito and the late Ralph Salito. He attended Kay Avenue Elementary School and graduated from Jonathan Law High School Class of 1984. Jeffrey spent many of the early years of his life developing...

Edna Sherman Dineson, beloved wife of 60 years to the late H. Einar Dineson, Jr., passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Daughter of the late Daniel and Hettie Sherman, she was born on October 9, 1930. Edna grew up in Monroe and was a resident of Milford for over 65 years. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ Congregational in Milford for over 60 years and was an active member of the church choir for over 50 years. Her home was always a welcome...

Steve Sowka, 75, beloved husband of Janet (Romaneck) Sowka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020.  Steve was born on January 22, 1945 in Johnson City, NY.  He was the son of the late Steven and Margaret Elizabeth (Jones) Sowka.  Steve grew up in Scranton, PA, and eventually found his way to Connecticut.  He found a home with East River Energy, where he worked for 25 years. Always the life of the party, Steve and his boisterous personality never left a...

Robert Edward Avery Sr. 84, of Milford, beloved spouse of Alice Beard Avery, passed away peacefully November 16, 2020.  Born on January 22, 1936 in Brattleboro, Vermont. He was the son of Vera Erskine and Charles Avery. Robert attended The Kurn Hattin Homes for Children followed by Brattleboro High School.  After graduation, he entered the United States Navy. During this time while at home in Vermont, he met his future wife Alice who was attending Vermont College.  Upon...

Margaret Shamy Angelo, 81, of Orange and Delray Beach, Florida, beloved wife of Richard, passed away peacefully at her Orange home in the arms of her family on November 16, 2020. She was the daughter of Lebanese immigrants, Elias Shamy and Jamelie Boutros-Shamy. Raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Margaret was the fourth of five children. Despite limited means, her childhood home was happily rambunctious and filled with a deep love that continued among Margaret’s siblings throughout...

Betty Lou Randall, 81, of West Haven, beloved wife of the late Terry Randall, passed away on November 15, 2020.  She was born on June 24, 1939 in Savage, MI to the late Raymond and Geneva Fletcher. Betty Lou worked for the State of Connecticut for 25 years. She loved her family and enjoyed every moment spent with them. Betty Lou was a feisty, fun-loving woman with a big heart. Betty Lou leaves behind her children, Genny (Juan) Curbelo, Patrick (Debbie) Dolceaqua and Michael (Patricia)...

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Euel Tannis Sims, Jr. 60, of Milford, beloved husband of Cynthia Petrie, passed away on November 13, 2020. He was born on October 11, 1960 in Chicago Heights, IL. Euel proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired after 21 years in the Naval Construction Battalions, better known as the Seabees. Most recently, Euel was working as a plumbing supervisor at the West Haven Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his loving wife,...