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            Joseph A. Raffone was a larger than life person.  If Joe was in your life, you knew you were surely blessed.  Generous, kind, and caring, you could always count on Joe!  There was no problem that Joe couldn’t solve, no person that Joe couldn’t convert to a friend, and no challenge in life that was left...

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Eileen Frances Iannotti, 84, of Milford, beloved wife of Joseph Iannotti, Jr., passed away peacefully/entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2021. Born on July 13, 1936 in West Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Frank Robinson and Grace Salvatore. Eileen loved to go shopping, attend the movies with her grandson, and enjoyed family dinners. She bowled on a league Tuesdays and Wednesdays with her husband. She was an Avon lady and worked at Shaw Jewelers in Milford. Along with her...

Barbara R. Guzowski, 86, of New Haven, passed away at her home on January 10, 2021. Born on August 19, 1934 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Micili) Rava.    Barbara graduated from Holy Cross Academy in Manhattan, NY in 1952 with honors. She went on to work in a variety of industries in administrative support before she found her niche working in the banking industry, in the trust department at Citytrust, New Haven, where she developed...

Michael J. Reynolds, 57, of Milford, passed away on January 9, 2021. Born on October 20, 1963 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of Helen (Grant) Reynolds and the late James Reynolds.     Michael graduated from Milford High School and attended Sacred Heart University.  Michael worked in accounting before starting a nearly 30-year career for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. Michael’s interests included going to the movies, cars (at last count, he owned over 40...

It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Barbara (Collins) Totten announce that she passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 after a valiant battle with COVID-19. Born and raised in New York, Barbara would go on to become the first person in her family to attend college, receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Douglass College at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. A lover of history with a keen interest in politics, Barbara was recruited by the CIA. She would go on to work for...

Ryan Lee Batman, 38, of Milford, entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2021. He was the much-loved son of Deborah Filanowski-Craven (Timothy) and Lee Douglas Batman (Deirdra).  Ryan was an avid fan of the New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox. He loved fishing and playing golf with his dad & uncles. In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his sisters, Shannon (Joe) Craven, Hailee (Zachary) Wormer, and Hannah Eccard; his brother, Timothy Craven, Jr.; his uncles,...

Edward Frank Pelle, 80, of Milford, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021. Edward was born on December 1, 1940 in Bridgeport, to the late Frank and Ethel Pelle. Ed served his country in the US Air Force from 1961 to 1967. He worked for Olin Corporation for many years and later co-owned Warehouse Liquor in Milford. In more recent years, he worked at Seaside Liquor in Old Saybrook. On a sunny day, Ed could be found grabbing a Dunkin coffee or taking a drive by the...

John Lawless, 88, of Milford, beloved husband of Marie Lawless, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born on July 9, 1932, in Northern Ireland, he was the 8th child of the late Martin and Martha Lawless.   John grew up on a farm in Carrickmastay in the townland of Burren, Co. Down. His family later moved to Warrenpoint, County Down where John attended Newry Technical School.   He was hired by the Great Northern Railway in Newry and was later...